Rob Roy [Region 2] | ![Rob Roy [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51TTNZSFV5L._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Michael Caton-jones
Actors: Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange, John Hurt, Tim Roth, Eric Stoltz
Category: DVD
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Rating:  106 reviews
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Unknown), French (Unknown), German (Unknown), Italian (Unknown), Spanish (Unknown), English (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Polish (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 139 Minutes
EAN: 7321950562602
ASIN: B00004VYOY
Theatrical Release Date: April 7, 1995
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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
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 Rob Roy June 27, 2009
Chaarles R. Totten
The DVD did not have any sound. Needless to say I was very upset and would never buy from this vendor or from Amazon again! I feel that I should receive a refund or at least a replacement movie.
Signed, Very unhappy former customer
 Rob Roy movie May 25, 2009
Nanette M. Wolfe
The movie has much action and is a great adventure. Although I had ordered a used version, I now wish I had ordered a new movie. My movie had some white lines in it, and the voice at times seemed muffled. The picture at times also had wavy lines through the entire screen. But the movie was great anyways.
 Powerful, Involving Story April 21, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
This is one powerful film. The first time I saw it, the Scottish accents made it a little tough for me to understand all that was being said and it hurt my viewing experience. Then acquired this DVD, used the English subtitles when I needed them, and really got into this movie, discovering just how good it is. It is excellent.
The widescreen picture makes it spectacular in parts, with some wonderful rugged scenery and the story reminded me of Braveheart, an involving tale of good versus evil. Here, it's Liam Neeson (good) vs. Tim Roth (evil). Both do their jobs well.
Few actors come across as despicable as Roth, which means he's a good actor. Man, you really want to smack this guy in his arrogant, irritating puss. He is so nasty and vile the sick national film critics love his character more than anyone else's here. That's no surprise.
Neeson is a man's man and a solid hero figure. Jessica Lange is strong in here as the female lead. The movie draws you in and gets you totally involved, so prepared to have an emotional experience viewing this.
 Marred by unnecessary rape scene. March 15, 2009
Settler (Missouri)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I remember seeing this years ago and thinking it had a lot of merit, a hero who refuses to slander and pays a high price. A well made movie with great acting and beautiful music and scenery. I thought about showing this to my boys, but the other reviewers reminded me of the unwatchable, unnecessary rape scene. The filmmakers did Tim Roth a disservice by thinking this was necessary to enhance his brilliantly evil performance. Brutish and clumsy, and fatal to an otherwise fine movie.
A well-crafted film March 4, 2009
J. D. Best, author (Arizona)
Rob Roy is an underrated film due to the same-year release of Braveheart (Special Collector's Edition), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1995. Rob Roy brings together all the elements of a great film: direction, scriptwriting, cinematography, editing, music score, and superb acting by the entire cast. Most films fall down on one or more elements, and the few that get them all right are always fun to watch, no matter how old they get.
This is an action movie and successful action movie's need a loathsome and scary bad guy. Tim Roth portrays an unusual, but highly effective antagonist. I personally thought Jessica Lange should have received at least a nomination for her role as Mary MacGregor.
Altogether, this is a fine film that deserves to be an every movie enthusiast's library.
jamesdbest.com: author of The Shopkeeper, Leadville, The Shut Mouth Society
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