Posted by Richr on February 18, 2002 at 07:30:07:
In Reply to: Rob Roy posted by Scott Bubar on February 17, 2002 at 17:48:10:
: There are very few movies that I feel any great desire to see more than once.
: Of course there are those old classics that I'm alway happy to see when they come around on the tube. Old friends, some considerably older than myself, and that's saying something.
: But there are very, very few films I've had any desire to personally own. A few of the films I've purchased for my son I'm attached to (such as Disney's "Jungle Book"--which of course is also one of the oldies from my own younger years).
: But the ones I've outright purchased for myself can be counted on one hand, with perhaps a finger or two left over.
: One of them, of course, is LOTM. It was the inspiration for my biting the bullet and going out to get a DVD player. Thank goodness I have my son to work it (he is now well past the Jungle Book age).
: I can't believe I can watch this movie over and over again without tiring of it. It defies logic. But then perhaps some of you can relate to this.
: Another one of the handfull is Rob Roy.
: As with LOTM, Rob Roy didn't even register on my radar screen when it came out in the theaters. (I guess I was too busy watching the Jungle Book and Dumbo at the time.)
: And like LOTM, I came to it through internet boards. In the case of Rob Roy, boards dealing with swords and stuff that have a strong contingent of kilted folks. Or people who wish they were kilted.
: I don't seem to have the desire to watch it quite as frequently as LOTM, but it's much the same thing.
: Guess I'm just wondering if I have any company out there.
: (And if you haven't seen it, rent a copy. I don't think you'll be sorry. Unless your a Campbell.)
Count me in as company!!! I love this movie, and except for its crudeness [making it unsuitable fare for my kids!], I'd rank it right up there with, or maybe even surpassing, "Braveheart". In fact - and I'm no expert, but from what I've heard - it is more historically accurate than it's "big brother" - as it relates to costumes & the like.
At some point, there was a discussion here about this film. I can't remember what I might have said, but let me say now that I loved the cast - perfect in every way - the music - perfect in every way - and the cinematography - perfect in every way. Very similar to LOTM in those respects. Good story, well told, lots of action, and a generous dose of humor.
Great flick!