The Rover Reviews Part Two

Thanks Sherri. Another nice review for the film and Guy and Rob. Thanks for starting another thread.

Thanks for posting that great review and starting a new thread, Sherri.

I am glad you are posting more on this board again, you were missed around here.

aww, thanks, susie. while spending more time on twitter over the last yr or so, I've realized how much I missed the thoughtful, rational discussions we have here :) And now that this place seems to have quieted down troll wise, I'll definitely be posting more often.

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That's great, Sherri. And please tell Ruby and Mogli to come back and post here more too.

I will :)

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Thanks, Sherri. I like this part:

This was a challenging movie to watch, with so many people in horrible circumstances testing the limits of how bad we as human beings can sink. Director David Michod sets a great mood and tempo for this film, albeit surrounded be a lot of darkness and despair.





Luna

I didn't see this AU review in the other thread. 4/5 stars.

http://saltypopcorn.com.au/reviews/the-rover/

Pearce and Pattinson are simply superb. Pearce as Eric plays his character almost internally. Pattinson on the other hand is a true revelation. With a series of facial ticks and a slow dim-witted drawl he gives life to a man whose whole world has turned upside down now that his brother has seemingly abandoned him.

Pattinson, through Rey, conveys not only desperation but also a surprising gentleness, a man who may not know a lot but knows that he can’t make it in this world on his own.

Michôd allows their performances to breathe (this is easily Pattinson’s best screen turn on camera) but it is not all about performance. The imagery is simply superb. The initial image of a truck flipping over viewed through the windows of the bar is exhilarating. The harsh countryside as the two make their way on their quasi-hell ride adds an added menace and longing to the proceedings. In fact this menace is so palpable throughout the entire picture that when it does degenerate into quick, sickening violence and then tapers off the menace still remains.

All in all a fantastic achievement.

Another set of reviews from "The Schmoes"

http://schmoesknow.com/the-rover-review-by-the-schmoes/24889/

Pearce is almost taken for granted; he’s such a tremendous actor that seeing him nail every look isn’t breaking news. But his co-star proves all his doubters wrong as a an American hick struggling to find some sort of humanity and companionship in a universe that offers none. It’s a breakthrough role for him, and one that I hope can change people’s minds about the “Twilight” star. 3.8/5



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