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 (www.imdb.com).
Director: David Michod (Animal Kingdom)
Starring: Guy Pearce, Robert Pattinson
It's not quite clear what kind of world The Rover is set in. It opens with the caption '10 years after the collapse'. Civilisation has thinned in the wasteland that is now Australia. Guy Pearce's Eric is a lone wolf. His past is unclear although his silence speaks volumes. The lines on his face coupled with his unkempt look show he's living with burdens. Life as he now knows it doesn't swing his way, especially when three strangers steal his car that he has sentimental attachment to. Eric will stop at nothing to find it. He crosses paths with Rey (Pattinson), a brother of one of the thieves. This southern-American bumpkin has more to him than meets the eye. Pattinson's accent is spot on, bringing out a fleshy character whose twitchyness has been caused by years of childhood troubles. Together they put in some of the best acting seen in recent years. The Rover is simple to follow. Powerful peformances add complexity and depth to a world we know so little about. The ending is mellow, playing down expectations. We expect certain films to go out with a bang, but The Rover's closure fits its bleak, desolate world.
4/5
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