Robert the Bruce

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Robert the Bruce

2019

2h 4m

History

Drama

War

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King Robert the Bruce is injured and on the run from the English army. On the brink of defeat, a widow and her family nurse him back to health and join The Bruce as he sets out to claim the long-awaited freedom of Scotland.

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Critics Consensus

It's inspired by epic real-life events, but rich cinematography and the best of intentions aren't enough to carry Robert the Bruce past its leaden pace and bland storytelling.

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Angie Han

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

I liked it. I didn't think it completely worked, but I appreciated what it was trying to do.

Apr 24, 2020

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

Directed by Richard Gray, "Robert the Bruce" feels like a producer's movie - a somber package, with elements all lined up that don't fully come to life.

Apr 24, 2020

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

Robert the Bruce is gorgeously filmed by cinematographer John Garrett, making the most of every exquisitely lit crag of the Scottish countryside.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 24, 2020

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Calum Cooper

Source (Scotland)

Instead of how this common Scottish family reawakened Bruce’s spirit, it comes across more like how Bruce mended this family, which feels counterproductive to what the film was aiming for.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 14, 2024

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

...while the film runs too long, its meditates in a compelling way on how the Bruce found his sense of purpose in the needs of his own people....

Rated: 4/5

Jan 23, 2024

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James Hanton

Outtake Mag

It is not quite as stirring as it wants to be, but Gray's picture brims with passion and is still as accomplished as any historical drama worth watching.

Rated: 4 / 5

Jul 28, 2020

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Duncan F

I usually love historic Scottish/medieval dramas, but this slow moving, obviously low budget affair is tiresome as it spends most of the movie time, wallowing on the care the main character experiences from a poor rural family (and beautiful young lady) before he musters an army to take back Scotland. That is, you never see the big event, get a full scope of what the historic battle meant for Scotland or details of how it happens. Disappointing waste of an evening. Better to rewatch Braveheart again.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/02/25

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Jonelle B

Absolutely loved it. Great acting. Great script. Wonderful cast. Historical and compelling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/13/24

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Mutantti M

Good acting, great music, got me somewhat invested in the characters, made me feel a bit. Too long, occasionally dragging, veery light on the action department, and would like little more Bruce on the screen. Onewatchmovie 6+/10

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/31/24

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Nathan C

What a sad, slow, depressing movie. And you don't even get to see Bruce reclaim the throne.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/19/23

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Thomas S

It is a slow film. But a deeply moving story. As to should you watch it? If you love Andor, yes. If you love Rise of Skywalker , no.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/05/23

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Y C

Robert the Bruce is severely lacking in Bruce. Doesn't have a lot of Robert in it either. Could be called story about family Robert the Bruce once looked at. What Robert the Bruce does have is lots of strong independent medieval women, interior shots of stone buildings and beautiful snowy landscapes. The film should have been called 'single mother finds man in snow'

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/01/23

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Synopsis

King Robert the Bruce is injured and on the run from the English army. On the brink of defeat, a widow and her family nurse him back to health and join The Bruce as he sets out to claim the long-awaited freedom of Scotland.

Director: Richard Gray
Producer: Andrew Curry, Nick Farnell, Richard Gray, Anna Hutchison, Angus Macfadyen, Cameron Nugent
Screenwriter: Eric Belgau, Angus Macfadyen
Production Co: Yellow Brick Films
Genre: History, Drama, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 24, 2020
Runtime: 2h 4m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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