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This historical fiction, directed by Richard Gray, centers around the story of King Robert Bruce. He develops a strong bond with a peasant family, and it helps

Robert The Bruce Movie Review

Robert The Bruce Movie Review English Movie Review
Review for the film " Robert The Bruce"
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 2 Hours 04 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 24-04-2019
Genre: Historical
3.5 / 5.0
3.51 / 5.0

CAST & CREW


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  • Producer:
  • Richard Gray
  • Anna Hutchison
  • Nick Farnell
  • Angus Macfadyen
  • Kim Barnard
  • Andrew Curry
  • Cameron Nugent
  • Music Director:
  • Mel Elias
  • Editor:
  • Hayley Miro Browne
  • Director:
  • Richard Gray
  • Costume Designer:
  • Vicki Hales
  • First Assistant Director:
  • Kim Barnard
  • Second Assistant Director:
  • Tim Martin
  • Director of Photography:
  • John Garrett
  • Executive Producer:
  • Sharon Cox
  • Mike Gillespie
  • Carter Boehm
  • Associate Producer:
  • Aaron Bailey
  • Casting Director:
  • Chrissy Fiorilli
  • Amanda Lenker Doyle
  • empty:
  • Tim Hoogenakker
  • Visual Effects Supervisor:
  • Chris Wells
  • Screenplay Writer:
  • Eric Belgau
  • Angus Macfadyen
  • Gaffer:
  • Kevin J Miller
  • Foley Artist:
  • Ben Parker
  • Jonathan Bruce
  • Production Designer:
  • Zach DePolo
  • April Hopkins
  • Makeup Artist:
  • Melissa Ferreira
  • Hair Stylist:
  • Melissa Ferreira
  • Stunt Coordinator:
  • Diz Sharpe
  • Stunt Performer:
  • Cyrus Leisy
  • Seoras Wallace
  • Paul Burke
  • Keith Cox
  • Digital Compositor:
  • Jesse Siglow
  • Visual Effects Artist:
  • Dariush Derakhshani
  • Sound Mixer:
  • Peter Elliot
  • Erin Fitzgerald
  • Colorist:
  • Ian Vertovec
  • Boom Operator:
  • Paul Hartmann
  • Luke Kelly
  • Sound Editor:
  • Mike James Gallagher
  • Assistant Makeup Artist:
  • Kate Lindsay
  • Supporting Actor:
  • Macaulay Callard
  • Anthony J Sharpe
  • Emma Kenney
  • Will Carlson
  • Mhairi Calvey
  • Stephen Murphy
  • Jared Harris
  • Gabriel Bateman
  • Anna Hutchison
  • Diarmaid Murtagh
  • Kevin Mcnally
  • Scott McCauley
  • Angus Macfadyen
  • Daniel Portman
  • Judah Nelson
  • Patrick Fugit
  • Talitha Bateman
  • Brandon Lessard
  • Gianni Capaldi
  • Zach McGowan
  • Nick Farnell
  • Shane Coffey

This historical fiction, directed by Richard Gray, centers around the story of King Robert Bruce. He develops a strong bond with a peasant family, and it helps him win independence and proclaim his reign. 

Plot

In 1306 Robert Bruce saw through John Comyn’s evil trick. John tries to settle peace with Bruce, but he is aware of his two-faced nature. He knows that John will eventually leave him stranded for the English. It follows a rigorous fight between them in which Bruce kills Comyn. 

Cut to 1313. In the lap of frosty winter, Robert and whatever is left of his army have camped in the woods. James Douglas, his trusty vassal, speaks of Bruce’s bravery to a young guy, Hamish. But Bruce interrupts, saying that the war is over and they should return home. This sudden change of mind surprises three soldiers, and they decide to turn in Robert into a bounty rather than come home empty-handed. Will, the furious among them, proposes to kill him. But the others disagree. Will seizes Douglas and Hamish and tells them about his plan. Both oppose and fight back where Hamish gets killed, and Douglas manages to leave heavily injured. Will and the three soldiers look for Robert, who has already gone ahead.

Meanwhile, a widowed farmer, Morag Macfie, narrates the story of Bruce to Scot, Iver, and Carney. They are her son, niece, and nephew, respectively. Scot dislikes Bruce because his father was dead fighting for him. Later he notices Bruce walking in the woods and notifies his mother. By then, the soldiers have gained up on Bruce. The fight ensues, and two soldiers lose their lives. But Will manages to leave a big wound on Bruce. He flees his wrath and finds shelter in a cave. Later Brandubh, the local sheriff, chances upon Will and believes his saying about killing the king. He immediately draws out his sword and slanders Will, warning the witnesses to keep it a secret. He searches for Bruce, but Robert stealthily escapes into the farmer’s cottage. While residing there, he develops a strong bond with them as they nurse him back to health. It helps him to understand the relevance behind the sacrifice of families. Eventually, Brandubh’s men find his hideout. Assisted by the family members, Brandubh gets killed. The movie ends with a sorrowful Morag sitting beside Scot’s grave who dies fighting for Scotland’s victory in the war of Bannockburn in 1314.

Star Performance

Angus Macfadyen captures the courageous nature of Robert the Bruce. The film also stars Jared Harris Jared Francis Harris well-known as Jared Harris is >> Read More... as John Comyn, Anna Hutchison as Morag, Patrick Fugit as Will, Zach McGowan as Brandubh, and others. They have well performed in vivifying the protagonist’s depth in personality in connection with then-present Scotland.

Analysis

The movie highlights Robert’s heroism as the king of Scotland. His bond with the family sets the film in that direction. It speaks of those massive battles that earned Scotland its independence. Instead of showing any power hierarchy or egoistic approach, the film centrally upholds the king's responsibility toward the people. Robert’s activity with the peasant family gives him the tag of a father. Through these subtleties, he evokes the image of people’s person. He is not only a king but becomes a father and a peasant. The notion of family is drawn from the people to the identity of a nation. Robert thinks this family’s sacrifice shouldn’t be vain in the battle for freedom. His responsibility as a king reflects in the film.

Scotland’s magnificent landscape is beautifully captured through the cinematography. The early 14th-century culture of Scotland thriving for independence has a vivid presence on screen. Compared to the international audience, it bears popularity among local people and historical geniuses. Yet it hardly circles the historical perspective. 

What’s there?

  • Narrative fluency
  • Good cinematography

What’s not there?

  • Historical perspective

Verdict

Despite not offering a good historical representation of the king, it echoes the heroic abilities of the once respected person. The place of Robert the Bruce is significant for many Scots even today. From that viewpoint, it’ll speak of his affluent attributes and spread the definition of bond in family, thereby making it a splendid watch with closed ones.


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