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Tim Robbins stars as Bob Roberts, a radical folksinger turned senatorial candidate, in this satirical comedy that blends his campaign trail with singing, music videos and scandal. Bob Roberts is a hilarious film that will change the way you look at American politics!System Requirements:Starring Tim Robbins, John Cusack Directed by Tim Robbins Running time: 102 minutes Copyright Artisan Entertainment 2003Format: DVD MOVIE
"Hilarious!" Richard Corliss, Time
"Two thumbs up!" Siskel & Ebert
"One of the best films of the year!" Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Editor's Note
Tim Robbins stars in his directorial debut as right-wing folksinger Bob Roberts in this satirical mock documentary. Roberts is joined on the Pennsylvania senatorial campaign trail by a British documentary filmmaker who offers insight into Roberts, his staff, and his supporters. Roberts is the anti-Bob Dylan, wowing his supporters with tunes such as "Times Are Changin' Back" and "Wall Street Rap" (which includes a video send-up of Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues"). With his clean-cut good looks and squeaky-clean image, Roberts appears as American as apple pie. Yet, like most politicians, he harbors some nasty secrets, including potential involvement in illegal drug trafficking and bank scandals. And like most politicians, he is a master at manipulating the media. Roberts's political trickery turns serious when an innocent man is accused of attempting to assassinate the candidate. Some of Hollywood's best appear as news anchors and reporters, including Susan Sarandon, James Spader, Peter Gallagher, and Helen Hunt. Gore Vidal is immensely believable as the liberal incumbent trying to keep his Senate seat, battling Robbins, who is the consummate politician of the 1990s: lots of fluff and not much substance.
Plot Summary
Right-wing folksinger and senatorial candidate Bob Roberts (Tim Robbins) wants your vote! Armed with his guitar and ultra-conservative ditties like "Times Are Changin' Back" and "Wall Street Rap," Roberts hits the campaign trail in this mock documentary. Seemingly upstanding and as American as apple pie, Roberts has his share of secrets and is a master at manipulating the media. An alleged assassination attempt turns into a lesson in scapegoating and trickery, as well as tragedy.
| Features | Interactive Menus | | Scene Access | | Fullscreen Version | | Photo Gallery | | Cast & Crew Information | | Production Notes | | Deleted Scenes | | Theatrical Trailer | | TV Sports | | Commentary with Tim Robbins | | Commentary with Tim Robbins & Gore Vidal | | Commentary with Political Editors Alex Cockburn and Jeffrey St. Clair |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Artisan |
| Release Date: 6/17/2003 |
| Running Time: 102 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1992 | | Catalog ID: 11488 | | UPC: 00012236114888 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew
| Memorable Quotes| "This is America. Virtue always prevails."----Sen. Buckley Paiste (Gore Vidal) |
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| | Professional Reviews | New York Times
"...A very funny, sometimes prescient satire of American politics....There's a big imagination at work here..." 09/04/1992 p.C1Los Angeles Times
"...A shrewd and scathingly funny piece of pointed political satire..." 09/18/1992 p.F1 Chicago Sun-Times
"...[Robbins] uses his very attractiveness -- his open nature, his sunny smile -- to show the hazards of choosing political candidates on their ability to make us feel comfortable..." 09/11/1992 p.39 Total Film
"...The best political satire of the '90s..." 03/01/2001 p.106 |
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