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La campagna elettorale di un cantante "folk" di successo, sospettato di tendenze fasciste, che punta al seggio di senatore in Pennsylvania. Tutto sembra andare a gonfie vele finchè un giornalista non lo accusa di essere coinvolto in traffici di armi e di droga. Per farcela ci vorrebbe un miracolo, oppure un attentato.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Lumley
Format:DVD
A small gem of a film, deservedly re-released 13 years after its original debut.
Tim Robbins performance as the smoothly amoral Roberts is unsurprisingly excellent, sharing the steely reptilian qualities that made the Players Griffin Mill so memorable. What's more surprising is that his directorial debut is so deftly handled, as a thin plot is obscured by the films pace and narrative drive.
A number of cameos from famous faces newscasting are trumped by the performance of resident polymath Gore Vidal as the incumbent congressman opposing Roberts, offering a counterpoint of genuine morality to the twisted values Roberts represents.
Intelligent, without being quite as clever as it thinks it is, the film ultimately can't decide if it's a morality play or a satire, and as such doesn't ultimately succeed, though it's a very worthy effort. Robbins can reflect that his first stab behind the camera has the look of Robert Altmans work (without threatening the heights achieved by Short Cuts or The Player) and that's not a bad place to start.
Tim Robbins performance as the smoothly amoral Roberts is unsurprisingly excellent, sharing the steely reptilian qualities that made the Players Griffin Mill so memorable. What's more surprising is that his directorial debut is so deftly handled, as a thin plot is obscured by the films pace and narrative drive.
A number of cameos from famous faces newscasting are trumped by the performance of resident polymath Gore Vidal as the incumbent congressman opposing Roberts, offering a counterpoint of genuine morality to the twisted values Roberts represents.
Intelligent, without being quite as clever as it thinks it is, the film ultimately can't decide if it's a morality play or a satire, and as such doesn't ultimately succeed, though it's a very worthy effort. Robbins can reflect that his first stab behind the camera has the look of Robert Altmans work (without threatening the heights achieved by Short Cuts or The Player) and that's not a bad place to start.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By M. Rossiter
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Anyone who understands the power of the media understands the power of those who govern it's direction. Bob Roberts is a fictional representation of a Philadelphian politician, and although being fictional it successfully represents politics and how they are manipulated by corrupt politicians in an unbalanced and confused society.
This film may be over fifteen years old, but it's not about politics in the era of which this film is made. The structure pre-dates this movie, and although the events may change over the years the structure remains the same; even today. Bob's campaign tactics resemble that of media highlighted politicians in our world, and the resemblance is clear: what the film offers is a 'behind-the-scenes' look at why. It explains to the audience why this 'type' of politician gains such vast appreciation, and how this enables the people above him the control they desire and for what purpose. It's arguable that this film is the greatest political film ever made.
I would personally recommend this film to anyone who is developing their knowledge of politics and how they work, or to anyone who feels the 'system is flawed' (i.e. capitalism). For anyone who loves and supports George W. i would advise you to watch it anyway, because hopefully it stirs a few unwanted emotions back into their rightful place. Just don't forget to analyse the agenda of Tim Robbins in making this film, even if i personally agree in full with him (i say that for all you impressionable types).
This film may be over fifteen years old, but it's not about politics in the era of which this film is made. The structure pre-dates this movie, and although the events may change over the years the structure remains the same; even today. Bob's campaign tactics resemble that of media highlighted politicians in our world, and the resemblance is clear: what the film offers is a 'behind-the-scenes' look at why. It explains to the audience why this 'type' of politician gains such vast appreciation, and how this enables the people above him the control they desire and for what purpose. It's arguable that this film is the greatest political film ever made.
I would personally recommend this film to anyone who is developing their knowledge of politics and how they work, or to anyone who feels the 'system is flawed' (i.e. capitalism). For anyone who loves and supports George W. i would advise you to watch it anyway, because hopefully it stirs a few unwanted emotions back into their rightful place. Just don't forget to analyse the agenda of Tim Robbins in making this film, even if i personally agree in full with him (i say that for all you impressionable types).
By Paul Young
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
really enjoyed this. its take on the amercan election process was both facinating and disturbing. wonder what Mr Dylan thought of it?
By Bear Ashmore
Format:DVD
Great film, very cynical and clever. Catchy music helps the heavier moments inevitable with a political content. I am not at all politically minded and enjoyed having the worst of the "dirty washing" of an American election waved in public!
Format:DVD
A documentary filmmaker follows the campaign of folk singer-turned-senatorial candidate Bob Roberts (Tim Robbins). Roberts is ultra-conservative, espousing a return to pre-hippie values and saying it's okay to be rich and successful. Roberts' crazed fans idolize the flag-waving Bible-thumper and there's only one man who casts aspersions on him: Small-time journalist Bugs Raplin (Giancarlo Esposito) claims he has evidence Roberts is involved with shading dealings, and Roberts' handlers don't like that one bit.
Tim Robbins wrote and directed this mockumentary, filmed in shaky-cam. It races from one campaign scene to another, painting a picture of a wholesome, inspired candidate who is above reproach - but if you know Robbins, you know it's all done sarcastically and, in fact, shows Roberts to be a slick, prepackaged, underhanded sneak at best, and a law-breaking criminal at worst.
This film makes right-wing politicos out to be nasty and even dangerous hypocrites, so how much you'll like it depends pretty much on your own political slant. For me, it was okay, frantic, exhausting, slyly funny and perceptive at times and heavy-handed at others. Bottom line: It's a good movie to watch during this election year.
Tim Robbins wrote and directed this mockumentary, filmed in shaky-cam. It races from one campaign scene to another, painting a picture of a wholesome, inspired candidate who is above reproach - but if you know Robbins, you know it's all done sarcastically and, in fact, shows Roberts to be a slick, prepackaged, underhanded sneak at best, and a law-breaking criminal at worst.
This film makes right-wing politicos out to be nasty and even dangerous hypocrites, so how much you'll like it depends pretty much on your own political slant. For me, it was okay, frantic, exhausting, slyly funny and perceptive at times and heavy-handed at others. Bottom line: It's a good movie to watch during this election year.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Anna Taylor
Format:VHS Tape|Amazon Verified Purchase
I though this was a great film when I first saw it eleven years ago. I had forgotten all about it until I saw it again this week.
Brilliant acting, great satire, wonderful soundtrack, and a truly frightening and depressing view of America.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Jason Parkes
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Format:VHS Tape
Bob Roberts is, I suppose, the equivalent of This is Spinal Tap in terms of US politics- though I thought Warren Beatty's Bulworth (1999) was funnier & more engaging. This film is not quite as funny as it thinks it is, and broadly buys into the notion of democrats good/republicans bad- when Bulworth & books like Stupid White Men show the 'opposition' is just as corrupted.
This is a very interesting film in terms of politics, touching on many pertinent elements- the notion in Western 'free-market' politics that anything goes. That this real-capital has merged with political aspiration (does the notion that anyone can become the US President really hold true?)- that the spin and manipulation of the media is all that is required. If they look & sound like they're answering your questions, well- how can you complain? So, in terms of the manner in which polticians approach their work , utilising corporate & marketing philosophies, this is a cutting work (and will be familiar to those who've gazed at the horror that is New Labour, as dictated by Alistair Campbell in the UK).
Nice to see 'real images' cut into proceedings- we see Bush Snr & Sadaam- who is linked to an interesting diatribe on US foreign policy delivered by Gore Vidal- which ought to be seen by anyone advocating another Gulf War. We even get buzzwords such as "the smoking gun" (surely the one that the NRA hold?) & John Cusack is great as a sell-out comedian on a Saturday Night Live programme- where he mentions US investment in Weapons of Mass Destruction.
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