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The Rover (2014)
Directed by David Michôd
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Overview
10 years after a global economic collapse, a hardened loner pursues the men who stole his car through the lawless wasteland of the Australian outback, aided by the brother of one of the thieves.
Rated R | Length 103 minutes
Actors
Guy Pearce | Robert Pattinson | Scoot McNairy | David Field | Susan Prior | Anthony Hayes | Tawanda Manyimo | Nash Edgerton | Gillian Jones | Richard Green | Chan Kien | Tek Kong Lim | Samuel F. Lee | Mark Duncan | Jack Mayo
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2014 | Movie Screen | Digital | Theater | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
Been looking forward to this one. Strong candidate for my top 10 this year. Pattinson is very good but Guy Pearce is the captain of this ship. He really excels in roles like this. It’s as though Michod / Edgerton wrote the screenplay with Pearce in mind (apparently that’s what Michod has been saying on the press tour).
I was probably halfway into the movie when I realized it was set in the future. A lot of it seems like it could take place in present day in the desolate outback. It’s almost like a prequel to Mad Max or The Road. In fact, I’d recommend viewing after The Proposition then following with The Road for a Michod sandwich with two slices of Hillcoat.
When this gets released to home video I’m going to do that triple. Will be a good excuse to revisit all three.
10 years ago
I’ve been so looking forward to this, glad you liked it! I had other plans all weekend or I would’ve jumped on this Saturday. i may go see it mid-week if I can’t wait any longer.
10 years ago
The more I think about this movie, the more enthralled I am with it. I suspect I’ll still be thinking about it over the next few days. I have a hard time thinking this won’t be in my top ten for the year.