MTV Review | The Rover
Guy Pearce and Robert Pattinson star in the David Michôd-directed flick! Get MTV's verdict on the crime drama here...
UK Release Date: August 15
Certificate: 12
Running Time: 103 minutes
Cast: Guy Pearce, Robert Pattinson, Scoot McNairy, Tawanda Manyimo, David Field
Director: David Michôd
Plot: Ten years after a global economic collapse, hardened loner Eric (Pearce) visits a deserted bar in the Australian outback when a gang of thieves steal his last remaining possession - his car. The mob leave behind an injured Rey (Pattinson), who teams up with Eric in a bid to find his brother Henry (McNairy), with Eric stopping at nothing until he is reunited with the one thing that matters most to him.
Best Scene: The showdown when Eric finally gets his hands on the gang who stole his car is pretty notable, with the real reason to why he was so keen to track down his wheels revealed in the end sequence. Prepare for an unexpected twist…
Best One Liner: After Rey shoots an innocent girl, killing her instantly, Eric later turns to him and says: "You should never stop thinking about a life you've taken. That's the price you pay for taking it." Deep…
Date Movie or Mate Movie: This gritty flick is definitely one to see with your pals! There are FAR too many awkward silences on the big screen, you don't need more on your date!
Scene Stealer: Obviously Rob! However, for those Twihards hoping to swoon over Pattinson, think again, Edward Cullen couldn't be further from Rey, as Pattinson plays the part of a dumb hick with a strong Southern accent perfectly.
Do the pretty girl rock, rock, rock
Now what's your name?
My name is Keri, I'm so very
Fly, oh my, it's a little bit scary
Boys wanna marry lookin' at my derriere
You can stare but if you touch it Imma bury
Pretty as a picture
Sweeter than a swisher
Mad 'cause I'm cuter than the girl that's with ya
I ain't gotta talk about it, baby you can see it
But if you want, I'll be happy to repeat it
My name is Keri, I'm so very
Fly oh my it's a little bit scary
Boys wanna marry lookin' at my derriere
You can stare but if you touch it Imma bury
Pretty as a picture (picture)
Sweeter than a swisher (swisher)
Mad 'cause I'm cuter than the girl that's with ya
I can talk about it 'cause I know that I'm pretty
And if you know it too then ladies sing it with me
All eyes on me when I walk in
No question that this girl's a ten
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful
My walk, my talk, the way I drip
It's not my fault so please don't trip
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful (hey!)
Aye, now do the pretty girl rock, rock, rock, rock, rock
Do the pretty girl rock, rock, rock, rock, rock
Do the pretty girl rock, rock, rock
All my ladies do the pretty girl rock, rock, rock, rock
Do the pretty girl rock, rock, rock, rock
Do the pretty girl rock, rock, rock, rock
Do the pretty girl rock
(Now where you at?)
If you're lookin' for me you can catch me (hot spot)
Cameras flashin', bet he turn his head just as soon as I passed him (mmh)
Girls think I'm conceited 'cause I know I'm attractive
Don't worry about what I think, why don't you ask him? (oh ohh)
Get yourself together, don't hate (never do it)
Jealousy's the ugliest trait (don't ever do it)
I can talk about it 'cause I know that I'm pretty
And if you know it too then ladies sing it with me
All eyes on me when I walk in
No question that this girl's a ten
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful
My walk, my talk, the way I drip
It's not my fault so please don't trip
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful
Doing the pretty girl rock, rock, rock
Do the pretty girl rock, rock, rock, rock
Do the pretty girl rock, rock, rock, rock
Do the pretty girl rock, rock, rock
All my ladies do the pretty girl rock, rock, rock
Get low with your pretty girl rock, rock, rock
Steal the show with your pretty girl rock, rock
All my ladies do the pretty girl rock, rock
Sing it with me now!
All eyes on me when I walk in (when I walk in, yeah)
No question that this girl's a ten (oh oh)
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful (oh oh)
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful
My walk, my talk, the way I drip
It's not my fault so please don't trip, no
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful (beautiful)
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful (you're beautiful, yeah)
All eyes on me when I walk in (ooh)
No question that this girl's a ten (don't hate me)
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful (don't hate her 'cause she)
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful
My walk, my talk, the way I drip (oh, beautiful)
It's not my fault so please don't trip (you're beautiful)
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful (you're beautiful)
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful (oh ooh oh oh oh oh)
Summary: The Rover is a slow-moving, dark film packed with intense and grit, leaving viewers just as exhausted as Eric and Rey as they travel across Australia. It truly showcases the acting talents of both Pearce and Pattinson, with it refreshing to see Rob in a role where he doesn't need to be a moody vampire to show off his skills. However, for those expecting a crime thriller, think again, The Rover is more of a tension-building flick, rather than one that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
By Joanne Dorken @MTVUK
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