Firstly, I notice many comparisons to Braveheart and I dont know why. One was an attempt to portray Historical fact that was absolutely littered with massive innacuracies but was actually enjoyable to watch. The other was a film about a Scottish folk hero that made no claim to historical accuracy but merely tried to give an idea of the type of man he might have been. To me this made it a far better film. The other things that made it better were the plot, cast, scenery and endangered. The starring and support cast in this film were exceptional. Cox was his usual underated self and ably supported by Hurt and Lange. The star of the show though was undoubtedly Tim Roth whose portrayal of Archibald was without peer before and since. To anyone who says it was overdone I say "up yours! it was perfect and deserved an Oscar not just the nomination) I have always thought him to be an unappreciated talent and it irks me that he doesnt get the recognition yet one dimensional actors like Cage and Affleck do. Neeson was perfect in the role and the perfect foil to Archibald. I would also agree that the final swordfight was superb especially in its authenticity. The whole film was very well done and having lived with the Scots for fomative years of my life found it thoroughly realistic and entertaining.
Review of Rob Roy
