Rob Roy
by Michael Caton-Jones
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Actor: Eric Stoltz, Jessica Lange, John Hurt, Liam Neeson, Tim RothDirector: Michael Caton-Jones
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
Cinematographer: Karl Walter Lindenlaub
Producer: Michael Caton-Jones
Editor: Peter Honess
Producer: Larry DeWaay
Producer: Peter Broughan
Producer: Richard Jackson
Writer: Alan Sharp
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled)
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen, 1.85:1
Running Time: 139 minutes
DVD Release Date: 1997-10-14
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Movie Reviews of Rob Roy
Movie Review: Powerful, Involving Story
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one powerful film. The first time I saw it, the Scottish accents made it a little tough for me to understand all that was being said and it hurt my viewing experience. Then acquired this DVD, used the English subtitles when I needed them, and really got into this movie, discovering just how good it is. It is excellent.
The widescreen picture makes it spectacular in parts, with some wonderful rugged scenery and the story reminded me of Braveheart, an involving tale of good versus evil. Here, it's Liam Neeson (good) vs. Tim Roth (evil). Both do their jobs well.
Few actors come across as despicable as Roth, which means he's a good actor. Man, you really want to smack this guy in his arrogant, irritating puss. He is so nasty and vile the sick national film critics love his character more than anyone else's here. That's no surprise.
Neeson is a man's man and a solid hero figure. Jessica Lange is strong in here as the female lead. The movie draws you in and gets you totally involved, so prepared to have an emotional experience viewing this.
Summary of Rob Roy
Academy Award?(r) nominee* Liam Neeson and Best Actress Oscar?(r) winner** Jessica Lange give extraordinary performances as the legendary hero who refused to let his enemies destroy his honor and the loyal woman who gave him the courage to fight. Boasting "the best direction, acting, writing and technical credits [and] one of the great action sequences in movie history" (Roger Ebert), Rob Roy is a thrilling, powerful adventure and "one of the best films of the year" (GeneSiskel). When a harsh winter threatens the majestic Scottish Highlands, Rob Roy MacGregor (Neeson) is forced to borrow money from the less-than-noble Marquis of Montrose (John Hurt) to provide for his clan. But when Montrose's henchman (Tim Roth, in an Oscar?(r)-nominated*** performance) conspires to take the wealth for himself, Rob is thrust into the most challenging battle of his life...one that escalates into an exhilarating climax that will captivate you to the film's finalframe. *1993: Actor, Schindler's List **1994: Blue Sky ***1995: Supporting ActorOne of the most invigorating period adventures to hit the big screen in decades, this lavish, brilliantly directed film drew critical and audience raves when it was released in 1995. Inspired by historical fact and larger-than-life legend, the intelligently scripted story takes place in Scotland in 1713, when Highland farmer and clan leader Rob Roy MacGregor (Liam Neeson) is forced to borrow money from the duplicitous aristocrat Marquis of Montrose (John Hurt) to help his clan survive a harsh winter. When Montrose's vile henchman (Tim Roth) schemes to dishonor MacGregor and his wife (Jessica Lange) and take the money for himself, the rugged Highlander must take courageous action to preserve his integrity. What follows--along with some of the finest sword-fighting ever filmed--is a tale of courage and valor destined to become an enduring movie classic. Tim Roth received a well-deserved Oscar nomination (for Best Supporting Actor) for his indelible performance as the foppish but deadly villain Cunningham, and both Neeson and Lange bring an earthy, sensual quality to their passionate roles. Boasting a wealth of breathtaking scenery and high-intensity action, Rob Roy is further blessed by a splendid supporting cast (including Brian Cox and Eric Stoltz), and the lush soundtrack by Carter Burwell strikes a perfect balance of romanticism and vigorous dramatic energy. --Jeff Shannon
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