Rob Roy (DVD)

...ONLY ~~~~~~~~~ ~ ~ Rob Roy MacGregor is a legendary figure in Scottish history, immortalised forever in the famous novel of the same name by Sir Walter Scott published in 1817. Scott's novel is probably the main reason he's a legendary figure in Scottish history, as in reality he was a simply a clan chief from around Stirling, (the old Scot's capital) who supported the cause of the Stuarts (Jacobites) in the 1715 rising against the Crown, and who ...
...be forgiven for thinking that Rob Roy MacGregor was a major historical figure. Never let it be said that reality should spoil a good Hollywood blockbuster! ~ ~ This movie had the misfortune to be released in 1995, the same year that another epic historical drama about Scotland called "Braveheart" was also released. Of course, Braveheart went on to practically sweep the boards at the Oscars in 1996, winning both best picture and best director. (Mel ...

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...novel by Sir Walter Scott, Rob Roy is the kind of movie that you just almost have to like. With a script that is largely unmarred by shades of moral gray, good is clearly good, evil is clearly evil, marital love and fidelity triumph over all challenges, and justice prevails at the end of the day. It is, in a word, wholesome. Toss in a healthy dose of standing stones, Highland lochs, and good Scottish scenery in general, and--well, you just about ...
...these days), we pull out Rob Roy for uplifting dose of courage and valor--plus a wee bit or romance. During its best moments, this film makes the audience feel hopeful about the human condition. During its worst--particularly through several scenes of somewhat gratuitous violence, including rape--it begs the question of whether humanity is really deserving of such hope. I confess that my own love for things Scottish may have allowed me to overlook ...

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...some balance in its undertaking. Rob Roy would always be a difficult subject to make into a balanced film. In an age when alleigence and politics was the road to success, the historical Rob Roy MacGregor was an enigmatic player of this game and changed his camps as it suited his own ends. But the historical reality does not make for a hero, which is a shame as a realistic portrayal of the philosophy and attitude of the man would have made for a much ...
...action. The premise is this, Rob Roy (Liam Neeson) is the head of the MacGregor clan, guardian, leader and all round hero to the community. To provide for their future he undertakes a trade mission using borrowed money. Unfortunately a young libertine in the form of Archibald Cunningham (Tim Roth) hijacks the mission for his own gain leaving Rob Roy in debt to a powerful and ruthless nobleman (John Hurt). Rob Roy becomes a fugitive and has to go ...

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...film of the legend of Rob Roy MacGregor who tricked into debt by a Scottish laird sought to settle the score. Filled to the brim with period duels and honour, along with some very over the top hats this is an entertaining adventure film with a respectable story. Tim Roth and John Hurt play the villains, and as I mention a lot, British actors play the best villains (I don’t recall either of them in a bad film). The fact that (predictably) the hero ...

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...of a Scottish folklore hero Rob Roy. Rob Roy is a 18th century sheep rustler come good guy who is double-crossed and finds himself on the wrong side of the law. Enter Liam Neeson (with a pretty bad Scottish accent) and Jessica Lange as his wife (with another pretty bad accent). A lot of subtefuge, hiding and fighting and Roy's name is finally cleared with the help of his wife. Tim Roth plays a brilliant effiminate but deadly English nobleman who ...
...stunning locations it's not a bad film. It concentrates more on the love action between Lange and Neeson, so don't expect the epic battle scenes or the nostalgia of Braveheart. More suitable for the girly and squeamish amongst you as it's a bit of a 18th century chick flick in some ways. Again hollywood manage to gloss over the story of what is to all intents and purposes a thief who happens to rather famous in Scotland. ...

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...cattle and land owner called Rob Roy Mcgregor who is head of the Mcgregor clan in the highlands of scotland. This bloke played by Liam Neesom decides he wants to get richer by borrowing a thousand pounds from the earl of Montrose. To by cattle from the markets in scotland and sell them at Carlisle where the prices are higher. However nothing ever goes right at the start of films so two of the Earl of Montrose's underlings decide to make a fast buck ...
...Rob Roy. Rob Roy sends his mate to collect a note for a thousand pounds on his way back this bloke is killed by Archibald Cunningham this is a really good chase on horseback. The man who was is killed is suspected of legging it with the money to America. The rest of the film is about Rob Roy trying to clear his name and it ends with a very gorey duel right at wear Liam Neesom slices straight through Archibald Cunningham's collar bone. Plenty of gore. ...

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...with the sole exception of Rob Roy. It seems to employ a modern style storyline methodology to the classic old age backdrop. It is exciting and gripping, and evokes really interest and tension. It is of course extremely well acted. Liam Nieson is excellent, of course, with Tim Roth takes on a very parculiar role, but as always, producings a performance of the highest order. Dont be put off by the stupid clothes, and the 'costume drama' pretense. ...

DavidBell2000 26.11.2000 (06.12.2000) · Read full review
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