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ROB ROY – Carter Burwell
THROWBACK THIRTY
Original Review by Jonathan Broxton
One of two ‘historical Scottish epics’ released in 1995 – the other, of course, being Braveheart – Rob Roy is a historical drama set in the early 18th-century Scottish Highlands. The film follows Rob Roy MacGregor (Liam Neeson), a clan leader who strives to maintain honor and dignity while navigating the brutal social and political landscape dominated by aristocratic landowners and English influence. Rob borrows money from the Marquis of Montrose (John Hurt) to improve his clan’s welfare but is betrayed when the money is stolen by the cunning and sadistic Archibald Cunningham (Tim Roth), an associate of Montrose. Rob refuses to falsely implicate himself in a political scheme in order to regain the funds, choosing instead to uphold his principles. This decision makes him an outlaw and sets him on a dangerous path of vengeance, survival, and moral conflict. The film was directed by Michael Caton-Jones, and co-stars Jessica Lange as Rob’s devoted wife Mary, plus Eric Stoltz and Brian Cox in other supporting roles. Read more…
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