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The Rover (2014)

R | | Crime, Drama | 20 June 2014 (USA)
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10 years after a global economic collapse, a hardened loner pursues the men who stole his only possession, his car. Along the way, he captures one of the thieves' brother, and the duo form an uneasy bond during the dangerous journey.

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Chan Kien ...
Karaoke 1
Tek Kong Lim ...
Karaoke 2
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Caleb
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Henry
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Archie
Scott Perry ...
Dying Soldier
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Rey
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Storekeeper
Ben Armer ...
Benny
Ethan Hanslow ...
Hanging Gardens Boy
Gillian Jones ...
Grandma
Jamie Fallon ...
Colin
Frank C. Sun ...
Acrobat 1 (as Chen 'Frank' Sun)
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Acrobat 2
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Ten years after a global economic collapse, a cold-blooded drifter traverses the scorched Australian outback on a mission to track down the men who stole his last remaining possession - his car. When he crosses paths with a badly wounded member of the gang, he takes the vulnerable, naïve young man along as his unwitting accomplice. Written by Anonymous

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Fear the man with nothing left to lose.

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Crime | Drama

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Rated R for language and some bloody violence | See all certifications »

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Box Office

Budget:

$12,250,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$69,302 (USA) (13 June 2014)

Gross:

$1,109,199 (USA) (15 August 2014)
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The film was originally going to be written by both David Michôd and Joel Edgerton for Edgerton's brother, Nash, to direct it. See more »

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Rey: 'Cause I believe in God and I know Henry believes in God. There's no harm Henry would want to see me come to. I believe in that.
Eric: Look at the harm you've come to and where is Henry?
Rey: He's waiting for me.
Eric: He's not waiting for you.
Rey: Yes, he is.
Eric: No, he's not. I'll tell you what God's given you. He's put a bullet in you and he's abandoned you out here to me. He feels nothing for you. He couldn't give a fuck if you died tomorrow. God gave you a brother who's not waiting for you. He gave you a brother ...
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Written by William Basinski
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Grim, bleak and bloody Fantastic.
3 July 2014 | by (Sydney, Australia) – See all my reviews

A visually stunning and surreal film which left me perplexed and amazed. Guy Pierce is a marvel, who knew anyone could do so much with a script that is about ten words long, 'Under' acting at its best.

I never really thought much of Robert Pattinson up until now but he is also surprisingly excellent in his risky supporting role.

Very original, very Australian and definitely not a film for the masses, it's certainly open to interpretation. Shockingly violent,dark,gritty, confusing and awkward. But it's the best thing I've seen in years.

If you are bored with the ten a penny 'Blockbusters' that Hollywood churns out by the dozen then I would thoroughly recommend this thought provoking and refreshingly different film. Ten out of ten.


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