Review of The Rover

I have been wanting to check this out since I saw the trailer. The cast is pretty interesting and it's even written by well known actor Joel Edgerton. It's also written by the guy who wrote Hesher and Animal Kingdom two films I really enjoyed. This is pretty dark and gritty. It isn't your typical post apocalyptic tale, but it fits into the likes of maybe the Mad Max world. The music is quite a unique and unusual set. The acting is phenomenal. Guy Pearce is absolutely amazing as the rugged and mysterious lead. Robert Pattinson is really moving his career away from the tragic miss that was the Twilight series. I admit I actually even liked his character more than Guy Pearce. It has some great shots and moments that I myself had never seen before. It's unpredictable, wicked, and at times it even gets a little gruesome. It didn't even go the route I expected at all. This was different and keeps you locked in. It's thought provoking, gripping, and felt like a more realistic take on post-apocalyptic tales. This is a definite must see if you are looking for something different.