Rubber

Name: Rubber
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Horror, Comedy
Released: April 1, 2011
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 59

2011

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Magnet Releasing | Release Date: April 1, 2011 | R

Summary: "Rubber" is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to prey on"Rubber" is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans, especially a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and truly a movie villain for the ages.(Magnolia Pictures)

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Director: Quentin Dupieux

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Horror, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 85 min

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Karina Longworth

Mar 29, 2011

An essay on storytelling and spectatorship within When Inanimate Objects Attack schlock - one infused with the haunting aura and disillusionment of a post–"Easy Rider" road movie - Rubber is some kind of miracle. Read full review

IndieWire Eric Kohn

Mar 29, 2011

Dupieux's utterly zany slice of narrative subversion transcends that singularly goofy premise to create one of the more bizarre experiments with genre in quite some time. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

Mar 31, 2011

While it can be seen as an environmental horror movie (if you must), Rubber doesn't dig down but instead merrily rolls on, as Mr. Dupieux plays with narrative and form. In one wonderful cinematic coup the tire spots a crow and shifts toward the bird so that it's framed in the tire hole, an angle that turns the tire into a camera. Point. Click. Explode. Read full review

Mike Scott

May 13, 2011

It's a fun one to talk about -- if only for the opportunity to shake your head in amused disbelief at what you just saw. Read full review

Ty Burr

Apr 28, 2011

The carnage is cartoonishly graphic, but the onlookers watching through binoculars from a nearby sandy bluff are impressed. Read full review

Andrew O'Hehir

Apr 3, 2011

Mostly it's got a barely tolerable level of metaness. Read full review

Movieline Stephanie Zacharek

Mar 31, 2011

Rubber could have been a modest horror novelty, a wicked, malevolent version of "The Red Balloon." Read full review

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MatthewXploder

Apr 2, 2011

This movie is by far the most unique film I have ever seen. It was like a weird dream when I was watching it. It had some funny parts and most of the time it couldn't be predicted what would happen next. I would have to say this is a must see movie for those who admire uniqueness.

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Ross1021670

Aug 2, 2012

Truly Brilliant, my favorite part was the scene when Robert was watching NASCAR, it shows robert's character and it almost made me cry when he was shot. Such emotion and bam he is reincarnated into a tricycle, MASTERPIECE, Great movie, awesome great acting my favorite movie of this Century.

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filmtrashreview

Jun 26, 2011

An amazing sense of style and wit rubber does what nothing before it has ever done, tries to make the worst film of all-time. Along the way the film about a killer tire redefines non sense by creating one of the smartest comedies ever. The sweat and sexy DSLR camera action also helps propelAn amazing sense of style and wit rubber does what nothing before it has ever done, tries to make the worst film of all-time. Along the way the film about a killer tire redefines non sense by creating one of the smartest comedies ever. The sweat and sexy DSLR camera action also helps propel this indie to the next level. WARNING: The film is not for those that can't bare it's premise.… Expand

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AnarchyAus

Oct 26, 2015

Rubber is a surprisingly enjoyable film that doesn't take it's self seriously. When I first heard of the premise I thought "god that is an awful idea for a film" after watching it I realized how wrong I was and how any premise came be saved.

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BKM

May 29, 2012

Rubber, aside from being almost migraine inducing-ly pretentious and devoid of humor, is dripping with contempt for its audience. The story of a tire rolling around the desert and killing anything in its path only pretends not to have a point. The real target is the viewer. Critics andRubber, aside from being almost migraine inducing-ly pretentious and devoid of humor, is dripping with contempt for its audience. The story of a tire rolling around the desert and killing anything in its path only pretends not to have a point. The real target is the viewer. Critics and intellectuals will attempt to uncover deeper meanings while casual viewers will scratch their heads and wonder what the point is. The sad truth is that the filmmakers have convinced us to watch 90 minutes of nothing.… Expand

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WJS

Oct 2, 2015

Bizarre movie about a homicidal tire roaming the desert looking for victims...no...wait...did I just dream this? Was it nothing more than a bad dream come to life? Well...that's as good of a reason of any as to why I saw this thing. It does have a sense of humour, but other than that...wellBizarre movie about a homicidal tire roaming the desert looking for victims...no...wait...did I just dream this? Was it nothing more than a bad dream come to life? Well...that's as good of a reason of any as to why I saw this thing. It does have a sense of humour, but other than that...well I'm glad it was short.… Expand

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OlivierPiel

Aug 20, 2023

I must apologize for my fellow countryman who vomitted this fatuitous rubbish. I guess those last two word should be the real title of the film. Fatuitous rubbish.

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