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Rob Roy

Andrew Keir, Eric Stoltz, Jessica Lange, John Hurt, Liam Neeson, Shirley Henderson, Tim Roth

One 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 histo...( read more  read more... )rical 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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  • RiderOfTheStorms
    July 19, 2009
    RiderOfTheStorms
    I Loved this fuckin movie it was Sick!!! I cant believe it took so long 4 me 2 watch it. All the actors were great, at their prime and playin at their best!!! THis movie is full of great characters, great acting, music, scenery, comedy, action and even romance. Liam NESSON IS TH...( read more)E FUCKING SHIT DOH!!!!!!!!
  • crackingdanio
    May 16, 2008
    crackingdanio
    Roth is so cool as the bad guy here i mean seriously he's evil, I remember the first time i seen this and one image really stuck with me, after the incident with Roys wife and she's in the river trying to clean herself, anyway great performances allround..oh i have to mention the...( read more) swordfights so cool..great swashbuckler
  • garyX
    November 15, 2007
    garyX
    With it's grittier direction and more personal story, this period swashbuckler seems to lack the Hollywood gloss of it's contemporary Braveheart, but scratch the surface and you'll find the usual foreign actors with suspect accents, penny whistles and noble savages fighting the o...( read more)ppression of evil aristocrats, hung on a plot that could easily have been lifted directly from a western. It is however well written and solidly performed, but it is really the cast of cads that Neeson is forced into battling that make this film. John Hurt's arrogant and calculating Montrose, Brian Cox and his amusingly snide commentary on the proceedings, but most of all Tim Roth's hilariously immoral fop. It may not have the spectacle and humour of Mel Gibson's epic, but it is different enough to make it worth a watch in it's own right.
  • YLOWBSTARDreturns
    September 6, 2007
    YLOWBSTARDreturns
    In my opinion, better than Braveheart. A great film.
  • webalina
    June 9, 2007
    webalina
    The story of what happend when a noble honest man tries to do business with powerful but corrupt leaders. Beautiful scenery, and good performances.
  • melcandy5
    November 21, 2009
    melcandy5
    Was expecting for more. Tim Roth was freaking awesome though!
  • crispindorsett01
    October 20, 2009
    crispindorsett01
    great movie a wonderful story 2 bad ppl nolonger live up 3 their word
  • samanthaseaotter
    October 7, 2009
    samanthaseaotter
    Great cast and lots of fun. Suspect it's not too accurate though.
  • RachelJezel
    September 8, 2009
    RachelJezel
    Certain aspects of this film are pretty sick, involving Roth's character. Otherwise, it's a well-told narrative.
  • charlesbronson
    August 31, 2009
    charlesbronson
    Will Guthrie: I hear you back-stabbed Tam Sibbald.
    Robert Roy MacGregor: Were you and Tam kin?
    Will Guthrie: Near enough. I shagged his sister.
    Killearn: [whispered aside] Likely so did Tam.

    Tim Roth's performance in this one is sick,he's brilliant.Perfect badguy.The story is s...( read more)imple but well told,the scenery beautiful and i love the soundtrack. Liam Neeson and John Hurt are perfectly cast for this,both of them did a great job.Jessica Lange provides a strong female lead.Thoroughly enjoyable movie,one that I'll likely see again.The sword fight at the end is one of the best I've seen.
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