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The Rover

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In the near future, mankind's greed and excesses have pushed civilization to the breaking point. Society is in decline, and the rule of law has disintegrated. Hardened drifter Eric (Guy Pearce) wanders across this dangerous and desolate landscape. When thieves steal Eric's car -- and only remaining possession -- they leave behind Rey (Robert Pattinson), a wounded comrade. Eric forces Rey to help him hunt down the gang in an unrelenting quest to take back the one thing that matters to him.
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Fueled by engaging performances from Guy Pearce and Robert Pattinson, the tension-filled The Rover overcomes its narrative faults through sheer watchability.

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Chris Nashawaty Entertainment Weekly Bleak, brutal, and ultimately pointless, the film stars Guy Pearce as a man whose car is stolen and who won't rest until he not only gets it back but also punishes, with extreme prejudice, the dirtbags who took it. Rated: C- Dec 3, 2014 Full Review Ryan Gilbey New Statesman The Rover equals only sporadically the fraught tension of Michôd's debut, Animal Kingdom (2010), but its horrors feel baked-in and genetic. Aug 21, 2014 Full Review Donald Clarke Irish Times That final surprising coda (it surprised this reviewer, anyway) goes some way towards making sense of the whole mad enterprise. Rated: 3/5 Aug 16, 2014 Full Review Ankit Ojha Cinema Elite On paper, it sounds like your everyday revenge drama [...] but writer-director Michôd ensures, from its opening shot to its last second, that the film is anything but. Rated: 4/5 Jul 9, 2024 Full Review Brendan Cassidy InSession Film The Rover has an intriguing story and an incredible central performance, and even has some wonderful direction with a real sense of grit. But the film’s lack of focus between character conflict and setting fails to create a building connection... Rated: B- Jun 17, 2024 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com …with two immersive lead performances, a desolate atmosphere and some gasp-inducing bursts of in-your-face action, The Rover is a thought-provoking minor slice of sci-fi, all the better for keeping the stakes small… Rated: 3/5 Oct 11, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Chris B Bleak, nihilistic, hopeless. It's all been said before, but I would add this is led by two fine actors at the top of their game. The physicality of their damaged gaits I found particularly engaging. It may be too slow moving for some, as features a lot of contemplation. Not an 'action movie' in terms of Mad Max, but certainly a dramatic post apocolyptic thriller which contains well executed action scenes. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/05/24 Full Review Terry P I don't watch a movie like "The Rover" for philosophical reasons. I wanted some post-apocalyptic action. The concept was good but OMG, did it drag. From the very beginning where we see Guy Pearce staring into the distance. And staring. And staring. Then he walks. And walks, And walks. It's like this through the whole movie. Stretching out the banal parts way longer than they need to be. I don't need to see a tap dripping for a full minute to understand there is a leaky faucet. Maybe all that staring, walking, and driving was to make you think about something. Lost on me. I ended up hitting 10-second fast forward about 100 times and it wasn't enough. Skip it for sure. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/04/24 Full Review The Great John A Definitely recommend this one to movie enthusiasts. It may not be exciting or enjoyable but it's very impactful and well acted, I can't really find a flaw in it! Everything is great, I don't understand the mixed reviews please do try this one out on prime video. Grade: A+ Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/25/24 Full Review Jessica M It was a really good movie that keeps your attention throughout. The post apocalyptic setting just adds to the storyline. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/28/23 Full Review Alec B Yeah its unforgivingly bleak, but it's also highly derivative of much better post-apocalyptic films. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/10/23 Full Review Stoner J NEVER (almost) seen a movie so ridiculous in my life! Nothing makes sense, practically zero dialogue, no story WHATSOEVER as it's just about 5 bumbling drifters with no plan or purpose and in the end… NO POINT PR CONCLUSION. Well, I guys there'd had to be some story to have concision and this on had NOTHING. I'd much rather watch a McDonald's commercial, at least I'd get a reaction! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the near future, mankind's greed and excesses have pushed civilization to the breaking point. Society is in decline, and the rule of law has disintegrated. Hardened drifter Eric (Guy Pearce) wanders across this dangerous and desolate landscape. When thieves steal Eric's car -- and only remaining possession -- they leave behind Rey (Robert Pattinson), a wounded comrade. Eric forces Rey to help him hunt down the gang in an unrelenting quest to take back the one thing that matters to him.
Director
David Michôd
Producer
Liz Watts, David Linde, David Michôd
Screenwriter
David Michôd
Distributor
A24
Production Co
Porchlight Films, Lava Bear Films
Rating
R (Some Bloody Violence|Language)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 20, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 23, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.1M
Runtime
1h 42m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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