'The Rover': Post-Collapse Australasia is the place to be . . .

Films/DVD Asylum

Movies from comedy to drama to your favorite Hollyweird Star.

NOT.

It's been ten years since the "collapse" and things are every bit as bad as Mad Max's time. This story is set in the barren, dusty lands of Australia where electricity and petrol are scarce. You wouldn't want to be there.

Enter the Guy Pearce as a solitary man who comes into a local bar for a drink or two. He parks his car outside and soon a truck careens passed rolling over with three brigands aboard. The thugs shake off their spin and set about stealing Pearce's car. He doesn't realize the snatch at first but then seizes the spun truck and gets it cranked. He pursues them like a man possessed and has no intention of quitting until he gets HIS car back.

Pearce radiates traumatized intensity throughout the whole film and only bits and pieces of his life come forward as the film progresses. Pattison plays the half-wit brother of one of the three thugs that steals his car. He is an adversary who becomes somewhat of a strained ally as things move on. His role a "sidekick" has none of the strength of character Pearce puts forward.

This is a stark, deliberately paced film filled with shocking violence. It shows with unrelenting detail the results of the coming collapse. Even the passing rail cars have Chinese characters painted on them.

This is not your granny's knitting special. It may not be yours either. The greatest obstacle is the pace and Pattison who does not support Pearce on his own level.

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Schiit Audio

Topic - 'The Rover': Post-Collapse Australasia is the place to be . . . - Billy Wonka 17:57:49 06/20/14 (4)

Yet another dystopian adventure, sans zombies--- a welcome absence. Quite - tinear 20:27:12 06/22/14 (2)

Spoilage . . . - Billy Wonka 08:30:46 06/23/14 (1)

RE: Spoilage . . . Mammoth SPOILER: - tinear 08:55:19 06/25/14 (0)

Rotten Tom's not kind to this one, but your review and Pearce's chops make it a gamble, for me. Thanks for - tinear 15:45:14 06/21/14 (0)

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?

Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
	Remember my Moniker & Password (What's this?) Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:

Message:	(Posts are subject to Content Rules)

Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:	Automagically notify you when someone responds.

To view your new posting or follow-up, click on the RELOAD or REFRESH button on your browser.