The Rover

Name: The Rover
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Crime
Released: June 13, 2014
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 64
Cast: David Field, Guy Pearce, Robert Pattinson, Scoot McNairy

2014

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A24 | Release Date: June 13, 2014 | R

Starring: David Field, Guy Pearce, Robert Pattinson, Scoot McNairy

Summary: Ten years after the collapse of society, the rule of the law has disintegrated and life is cheap. Eric (Guy Pearce) travels the desolate towns and roads of the outback. When a gang of thieves steals his car they leave behind a wounded Rey (Robert Pattinson) in their wake. Forcing Rey to help track the gang, Eric will go to any lengths toTen years after the collapse of society, the rule of the law has disintegrated and life is cheap. Eric (Guy Pearce) travels the desolate towns and roads of the outback. When a gang of thieves steals his car they leave behind a wounded Rey (Robert Pattinson) in their wake. Forcing Rey to help track the gang, Eric will go to any lengths to take back the one thing that still matters to him.… Expand

Director: David Michôd

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Drama, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 103 min

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Kenneth Turan

Jun 12, 2014

There is nothing noble about Eric's mission or about the considerable violence he resorts to to get the job done, but Pearce's willingness to give him an integrity of purpose mixes well with Michôd's intense, controlled direction and his ability to blend unexpected, empathetic character moments with all the killing. Read full review

John Bleasdale

May 23, 2014

For most post-apocalyptic films, the nightmare is really a disguised fantasy. In Michôd's excellent The Rover, the nightmare is real. Read full review

Diane Garrett

Jun 16, 2014

The Rover is less an allegory than a suggestion how bad things could become. It's well made, and it's disturbing, if not overly passion inducing. Read full review

Marjorie Baumgarten

Jun 18, 2014

Despite not breaking any new cinematic ground. The Rover plays like a taut spellbinder. Read full review

Joshua Rothkopf

Jun 12, 2014

The Rover is almost worth it for the coiled central performance of Guy Pearce, who outfuries Mel Gibson with his pinpoint shotgun skills and monomaniacal quest. Read full review

IndieWire Eric Kohn

May 23, 2014

Like its tattered setting, The Rover is scattered with intriguing ideas never successfully fleshed out. Read full review

The Telegraph Tim Robey

May 23, 2014

Michôd’s film consciously plays like an outback western, peppered with jagged and unpredictable outbursts of hard brutality. But it could do with losing control a little more often – and with establishing the dangers of its dog-eat-dog world more precisely. Read full review

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mariluinct

Jun 22, 2014

One of the best movies I have seen in a long time. Guy Pearce and Robert Pattinson were excellent. They are both able to say so much without saying a word. They let their facial expressions and body language say it for them. If you're looking for a rom-com this is not for you. David MichodOne of the best movies I have seen in a long time. Guy Pearce and Robert Pattinson were excellent. They are both able to say so much without saying a word. They let their facial expressions and body language say it for them. If you're looking for a rom-com this is not for you. David Michod has made a very grim and realistic film about what could be coming in the future. This is film making at it's best. I am really looking forward to seeing what comes next for writer-director Michod and actors Pearce and Pattinson.… Expand

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SAA

Jun 19, 2014

This film is such an important one.. and I feel that Michod has modernized and reinvented the Western. Set after a feasible economic/global collapse it essentially shows us that humanity is not lost, even when the world seems to be. The two leads are incredible and leave you on the edge ofThis film is such an important one.. and I feel that Michod has modernized and reinvented the Western. Set after a feasible economic/global collapse it essentially shows us that humanity is not lost, even when the world seems to be. The two leads are incredible and leave you on the edge of your seat, and in the end, you realize that Rey truly effected Eric, and vice versa. This movie and its plot are not spoon fed to you like many others, hence the negative reviews... but if you can think for yourself and let go of the preconceived notion that you need a film to be dumbed down in order to enjoy it, you will appreciate the ride it takes you on. This is just a beautiful story about two men who were on the edge, the bond they formed, and the humanity found through that bond.… Expand

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hazeyjane

Jun 19, 2014

The Rover is the perfect, but not necessarily expected, follow-up to David Michôd's Animal Kingdom. Those going into this film expecting a copy of Mad Max may be disappointed, but those viewers that want an engrossing character study including wonderful performances, amazing cinematographyThe Rover is the perfect, but not necessarily expected, follow-up to David Michôd's Animal Kingdom. Those going into this film expecting a copy of Mad Max may be disappointed, but those viewers that want an engrossing character study including wonderful performances, amazing cinematography and a fantastic score are in for a treat. No spoon-feeding here, just plenty to draw from and to think about for yourself. It stays with you long after.… Expand

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Mancunian2014

Aug 24, 2014

A really touching movie of two men who've apparently lost it all. The barren, Australian landscape only adds to this sense of despair but not in an overdone, butchered sort of way. The film leaves you yearning to know why Pearce's car was so special. It almost runs contradictory to theA really touching movie of two men who've apparently lost it all. The barren, Australian landscape only adds to this sense of despair but not in an overdone, butchered sort of way. The film leaves you yearning to know why Pearce's car was so special. It almost runs contradictory to the whole "nothing to lose theme" -- the car's obviously something he does not want lost in spite of it all. Therefore when people say this is a film about two men with nothing to lose, I don't quite buy that.

I also don't buy Pattinson's horrible attempt at a southern American accent. It's almost like he's just drunk or deranged instead. And I also failed to see some noteworthy bond between the two men which I think was the intention of the director. Pearce clearly cared about what what in that car a lot more. And why should he have not?… Expand

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Spangle

Jan 23, 2015

The Rover comes with its share of positives and negatives, but ultimately, its positives are too good to ignore. However, starting with the negative side of things, the story is lackluster. I am not always somebody who demands clarity from a story, but here, it would have been nice to atThe Rover comes with its share of positives and negatives, but ultimately, its positives are too good to ignore. However, starting with the negative side of things, the story is lackluster. I am not always somebody who demands clarity from a story, but here, it would have been nice to at least have heard the main character's name once. That is how little information this one gives you as to what is going on, which really goes to the larger problem of a largely pretty poor story. The writing is alright, but the story is lackluster and really did very little for me. In saying that, this one's positives are really positive. Guy Pearce and Robert Pattinson are outstanding in this one and really do everything humanly possible to make this one into a good movie and dammit, they certainly did. Director David Michod is great as always, he really created a very cool dark, gritty, and dystopian, world here that I wish was fleshed out a bit more, but ultimately, his direction was great as always. The cinematography was also pitch perfect and really helped add a super clean and interesting look to this world created by Michod. Overall, The Rover is a good, entertaining film that is undoubtedly a bit of a slow burner, but if you appreciate great acting and direction over anything, this is the one for you.… Expand

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notacritic01

Sep 29, 2014

The rover storyline wasn't horrible but wasn't wonderful. However, I would watch it over and over just to see Pattinson's and Pearce's performance. Wonderful Actors!!!

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Broyax

Aug 4, 2019

Du post-apo australien sans queue ni tête et rempli d'air... une baudruche qui n'en finit plus de se déballonner pendant plus d'une heure quarante... Il faut le voir pour le croire, en images et en sons parce que rien que d'en parler, on arrive pas à y croire.

Le scénario fait "pschiiit" àDu post-apo australien sans queue ni tête et rempli d'air... une baudruche qui n'en finit plus de se déballonner pendant plus d'une heure quarante... Il faut le voir pour le croire, en images et en sons parce que rien que d'en parler, on arrive pas à y croire.

Le scénario fait "pschiiit" à peine commencé, alors que Guy Pearce la gueule pleine d'embruns poursuit des crevards qui viennent de faucher sa Holden. A partir de là, le temps devient très long, très lent, peuplé de quelques dialogues ineptes pour tenter de remplir le vide intersidéral de ce qui se veut... un "film".

L'apo en question, on ne sait pas, personne ne sait, même pas les andouilles à la réalisation ou l'écriture (?) de ce machin avec ses quelques clampins dans le désert. Navrant, sans objet et en plus, j'ai pas vu la moindre Rover.… Expand

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