Reviewed by: davybozal24-7
Posted on June 23, 2006 10:30 PM

The Scottish Highland rogue hero , Rob Roy Macgregor , leads his
countrymen in a revolt against cruel King George of England . Early
in the 18th century Scotland was a dangerous country , where
noblemen fought each other to win the favour of England's new King,
George 1 . In those days brigands roamed the countryside threatening the lives and possessions of everyone . In this colourful
and adventurous romantic story by Sir Walter Scott , the brave and determined Rob Roy shows how faith , honour and a good heart will
guarantee victory and justice . He became the greatest hero of Scotland .

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One of the most invigorating period adventures to hit the big screen in decades, this lavish, brilliantly directed film drew critical and audience raves when it was released in 1995. Inspired by historical fact and larger-than-life legend, the intelligently scripted story takes place in Scotland in 1713, when Highland farmer and clan leader Rob Roy MacGregor (Liam Neeson) is forced to borrow money from the duplicitous aristocrat Marquis of Montrose (John Hurt) to help his clan survive a harsh winter. When Montrose's vile henchman (Tim Roth) schemes to dishonour MacGregor and his wife (Jessica Lange) and take the money for himself, the rugged Highlander must take courageous action to preserve his integrity. What follows--along with some of the finest sword-fighting ever filmed--is a tale of courage and valour destined to become an enduring movie classic. Tim Roth received a well-deserved Oscar nomination (for Best Supporting Actor) for his indelible performance as the foppish but deadly villain Cunningham, andboth Neeson and Lange bring an earthy, sensual quality to their passionate roles. Boasting a wealth of breathtaking scenery and high-intensity action, Rob Royis further blessed by a splendid supporting cast (including Brian Cox and Eric Stoltz), and the lush soundtrack by Carter Burwell strikes a perfect balance of romanticism and vigorous dramatic energy. --Jeff Shannon