The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Rob Roy
Adventure · History · Drama · 1995
In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen, Rob is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour.
Movie details
Rob Roy
“Honor made him a man. Courage made him a hero. History made him a legend.”
1995 Adventure · History · Drama 2h 19m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
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TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen, Rob is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Rob Roy?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Michael Caton-Jones
Written by
Alan Sharp
Liam Neeson
Robert Roy MacGregor
Jessica Lange
Mary MacGregor
John Hurt
John Graham
Tim Roth
Archibald Cunningham
Eric Stoltz
Alan MacDonald
Brian Cox
Killearn
Jason Flemyng
Gregor
Court is in session
Put Rob Roy on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.