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 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 dishonour 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 valour 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 [show more]
The first half of 1995's double-bill of historical highland flings came courtesy of director Michael Caton Jones ('Memphis Belle', 'Scandal') and a first-rate cast, headed by none-other-than Mr. Sensitivity himself, Liam Neeson. Jessica Lange plays the legend's wife, while the film's quota of questionable acts are perpetrated by villains John Hurt and Tim Roth. The production values are flawless, the scenery is breathtaking... So what went wrong? To be honest, I haven't a clue.
Despite occasional wobbling in the accent department, the performances are spot on (especially Roth's.) The direction and the story are great, the right atmosphere has been achieved, et cetera, et cetera. But, at the end of the day, it simply isn't particularly gripping/stirring/rousing/satisfying - a certain kind of spark is conspicuous by its absence. The film's extreme length doesn't help either, but that needn't have been a problem (as shown by the other 1995 "Och!" fest, 'Braveheart'.)
All things superb add up to a frustratingly mundane whole. And what's more, the DuVDuh is non-anamorphic, and when it comes to extras, it's verrrrrrry skimpy, laddie!!
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen, Rob is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour.
Updated version of the 1952 classic period drama, set in the 18th Century. The Scottish hero Rob Roy (Liam Neeson) borrows money from the powerful Marquess of Montrose (John Hurt) in order to provide for his MacGregor clan. However, Montrose's evil henchman Cunningham (Tim Roth) has other ideas and is determined to stop Roy getting his way.
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