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Rob Roy |  | Director: Michael Caton-Jones
Actors: Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange, John Hurt, Tim Roth, Eric Stoltz
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
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Rating:  112 reviews
Sales Rank: 5272
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Running Time: 139 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: MGMD906260D
ISBN: 079283366X
UPC: 027616626097
EAN: 9780792833666
ASIN: 079283366X
Theatrical Release Date: April 7, 1995
Release Date: October 14, 1997
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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 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
Product Description
The story of the Scottish rebel Rob Roy, his Highlands clansmen, and their fight to save themselves from obliteration.
Genre: Feature Film-Action/Adventure
Rating: R
Release Date: 15-JAN-2002
Media Type: DVD
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 112
 An Honorable Man June 6, 2010
Magus
Rob Roy is a movie with a few focused characters. You won't find grand battles like in Braveheart here, but they both do take place in Scottland. Robert Roy MacGregor is the hero in this film played by Liam Neeson. Mary Gregor is his wife played by Jessica Lange. He's the leader of his small town and well respected. He see's his people not too well off. So he has a plan of borrowing money from a noble named Montrose. Rob wants to buy cattle for herding and uses some land as calleteral. Montrose agrees and is happy to get a profit for himself whether Rob honors his agreement or fails he wins.
Archibald Cunningham played by Tim Roth not only gets in Rob's way of fullfilling his quest to help his town, but destroys many other lives along the way. He's sent by his mother from England to work for Montrose. Another villian more dealing in the shadows than Archibald is Killearn also working for Montrose. Killearn learns of Rob's deal with Montrose and has criminal plans for the borrowed money. Killearn let's Archibald in on the deal. Rob is forced to turn fugitive after the money is lost which Rob has no real evidence to show him who did it.
This story is really about showing you how far Rob Roy will go to to protect his people, his family, and his honor. These are not easy things to balance in for him as Archibald and Killearn go after everything he holds of value to him. His wife Mary is really his support when he breaks down a few times through so much going on. She keeps him going on and talks through with him when he can't figure out what to do. Even his honor which his puts above alot of things she admires, but is concerned that it could get him killed.
Archibald is one of the top villians that I like. You really can't help but just hate him. His action are only for his own business and pleasure. Whatever happens to anyone that he hurts for that is nothing to him. He's Rob's arch villian in this whole movie. As the movie goes on they come closer and closer to destroying eachother. The last confrontation leads to a great duel. And very different sword skills from both. There are some brief sword and gun battles in here, but this is really a drama. The dialogue and the characters really do make this movie wonderful.
Great Movie May 28, 2010
Thomas L. Distefano
This movie is by far on my list of top ten movies of all time and one of Liam Neeson's greatest performances, possibly his best. Not only is Liam fantastic in this movie but this movie also contains what I believe to be the greatest villain ever portrayed on film. I do not say that lightly. However, I have never experienced hate for a fictional character like I have for the one played by Tim Roth in this film. If you are a fan of Braveheartesque movies then this is a must see and a must own.
GREAT STORY, GREAT MOVIE May 1, 2010
Gilbert Gnarley (columbus,oh.)
THIS IS ONE OF MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE MOVIES AND IT ALSO INVOLVES A LOVE STORY.
All Time Favorite Movie March 25, 2010
barbara silkstone (Florida, USA)
Besides being beautiful and passionate, this movie has some of the best dialogue ever written.
I've watched it dozens of times and it still brings me to tears. When Rob Roy (Liam Neeson) explains the meaning of honor to his two young sons... it sums up all that is needed and all that is lacking in the human spirit.
"Honor is a gift a man gives himself."
This is a film about honor,self-respect and doing the right thing even when it's so much easier to take the easy way out. It's about never maligning another person. It should be mandatory viewing for all. One of the truly great films.
Good, but not better than Braveheart IMO... November 20, 2009
Baberufus (West Jordan, UT USA)
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.
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