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Simply Perfect

Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

This is a "One Man Show" with Writer/Director/Actor/Singer Tim Robbins Wearing His Liberalism Proudly On His Sleeve. But to Call it a "One Man Show" is Inaccurate in a Minor Chord. The Film is Filled with Cameos of Well Known Faces and Co-Stars Alan Rickman as Robbins Muscle.Most Reviewers and Professional Critics now say that this is Perhaps the most Prophetic Political Satire Ever with the Possible Exception of "Citizen Kane" (1940).Turning the Right Wing and Left Wing on Their Heads, Robbins Plays "Bob Roberts", an Anti-Bob Dylan Folk Singer and Dylan is a LOL Thread Running through this Poke in the Eye at Hypocritical Conservative/Republican "Values".He Sings and Talks of Patriotism, Religion, the Flag, with a Hubris "Fox News" Utilizes with Irony on a Daily Basis. The Movie was made in 1992 and Foreshadowed Tea Party, Donald Trump, and the Current State of the 2016 Presidential Election. It's Uncanny Unveiling of Things to Come is its Strongest Appeal.Sharply Written, Acted, and Paced with the Ominous Destructive Warning of a Hurricane on the Radar, its Only Flaw is the Rather Heavy Handed/Over the Top Inclusion of the Clichéd and Predictable Assassination Attempt that is the Only Thing in this Winner that doesn't quite Work and seems Forced into the Narrative when it wasn't needed.Robbins is Simply Sublime as an Against-Type Portrayal and Gore Vidal as His Political Opponent was some sort of Genius Casting.

It was by chance that I saw this; it was on television, and when I looked it up, I immediately wanted to watch it. This is a mockumentary(staged documentary) about a fictitious campaign, and its satire is biting with a lasting sting. What makes this work so well is that it transcends the politics; this isn't really about Right or Left wing. Roberts uses pure demagogy, peddling easy solutions, and never making it entirely clear what he intends to *do*. Thus, his potential voters themselves fill in the vacuum with how they, personally, think the country should be run. This film excellently points out this danger of democracy, promoting eternal vigilance. It doesn't matter what actual stance Robbins(for the record, I'm not a fan of his) has outside of this movie, it is not relevant. If I had to say anything negative about this, it would probably be that it is arguably quite black and white, but maybe this was intentional, and what it is speaking ill of is not something that should be defended. The writing is sharp, and the script and dialog are marvelous. I enjoyed the numerous references to Bob Dylan immensely. The acting is great(and there are many big names in small roles in this). This was Jack Black's debut, and I'm surprised to say that he's really good in it. The editing and cinematography are well-done. There is a bit of strong language in this. I recommend this to anyone informed enough to appreciate it. Terrifying and memorable. 8/10

I hope I'll make it to show it in a cinema as a double feature with Pennebaker's Dylan-Documentary "Don't look back" because "Bob Roberts" is not only a funny satire about politics and music-business, it's a homage of course to Bob Dylan ans his early career but it is indeed a cover-version of "Don't Look back". For example the whole scene with the politician's wife and her gorgeous sons who even have their own band you can find almost similar in both movies. In fact you couldn't have understand this movie completely, if you've never seen the other. Andt thats of course it's only weakness - it's a kind of insider joke. Anyway, I'm looking forward to your new films Bob!

It was funny that this film contained so many ingredients, from Bob Dylan's work to the total political idiots (Quayle, Santorum, W. Bush), to the crazed Taliban- types in the Christian right-wing. While the messages contained many layers, not the least of which was the Iran-Contra scandal which was complex enough, somehow the film commanded attention and maintained humor. The degree of manipulation of the followers as well as the public at large provided a strong and funny picture of the impact of propaganda and the corporate media. This picture is now more relevant than ever. The extreme direction and antics of Bob Roberts has almost normalized in this age of a criminal regime. Forcasting the future and providing hysterical humor are the best of many assets of this film. It is very highly recommended. Rev. Bookburn, Radio Volta, Philadelphia