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: NEESON,LIAM
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, 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: Good, but not better than Braveheart IMO...
Summary: 4 Stars
The comparisons of this movie to Braveheart are inevitable as both pertain to old world Scotland and how the commoners dealt with the noblemen. This is a great movie overall, but I wouldn't put it above Braveheart, which is an instant classic. The scope of the plot of Braveheart is so grand that in some ways it's hard to compare the two flicks.
Liam Neeson is perfect in the leading role, and Jessica Lange does a fine job as well. All the acting is very good, in fact. The cinematography is magnificent! The only thing I thought was a little bit of a "cop-out" was how the final climax ended. Don't want to make a spoiler alert, so I'll leave it at that here. I have an explanation of this in my own comment of this review.
An enjoyable film, for sure...fans of Braveheart and other similar films should indeed like this one.
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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