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Writer (WGA):
Emilio Estevez (written by)
Release Date:
23 November 2006 (USA)
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Tagline:
He saw wrong and tried to right it. He saw suffering and tried to heal it. He saw war and tried to stop it. more
Plot:
The story of the assassination of U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy who was shot in the early morning hours of June 5, 1968 in the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, and 22 people in the hotel whose lives were never the same. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.
Another 3 wins
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11 nominations
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(74 articles)
Screen Actors Guild Nominations Announced
(From AfterElton.com. 17 December 2009, 9:57 AM, PST)
16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Nominations
(From Manny the Movie Guy. 17 December 2009, 7:11 AM, PST)
(From AfterElton.com. 17 December 2009, 9:57 AM, PST)
16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Nominations
(From Manny the Movie Guy. 17 December 2009, 7:11 AM, PST)
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One of the best of the year
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Harry Belafonte | ... | Nelson | |
| Joy Bryant | ... | Patricia | |
| Nick Cannon | ... | Dwayne | |
| Emilio Estevez | ... | Tim | |
| Laurence Fishburne | ... | Edward | |
| Brian Geraghty | ... | Jimmy | |
| Heather Graham | ... | Angela | |
| Anthony Hopkins | ... | John | |
| Helen Hunt | ... | Samantha | |
| Joshua Jackson | ... | Wade | |
| David Krumholtz | ... | Agent Phil | |
| Ashton Kutcher | ... | Fisher | |
| Shia LaBeouf | ... | Cooper | |
| Lindsay Lohan | ... | Diane | |
| William H. Macy | ... | Paul |
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MPAA:
Rated R for language, drug content and a scene of violence.
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Runtime:
120 min | Italy:112 min (Venice Film Festival) | Canada:112 min (Toronto International Film Festival)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Finland:K-11 |
Netherlands:12 |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) |
Australia:M |
Ireland:15A |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Malaysia:(Banned) |
Germany:12 |
USA:R (certificate #43067) |
New Zealand:M |
Portugal:M/12 |
Sweden:7 |
Brazil:14
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The Ambassador Hotel was being torn down as the film crew shot on the property.
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Factual errors: The credits include the closing speech detailing the speech as "Robert F. Kennedy's speech, 'On The Mindless Menace of Violence.' The credits say it was delivered in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 5, 1968. This is incorrect; Robert Kennedy gave a speech on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s death in Indianapolis on the previous day but gave the speech presented on the recording at the City Club of Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "History in Focus: Bobby" (2006)
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If you're sitting in the back row of a theater, hiding your tears as the credits roll for a movie, you know it delivered the emotional effect it was aiming for. I was lucky enough to catch "Bobby" at the Toronto Film Festival -- its North American premier -- and what I got was an incredibly beautiful story, cinematically gripping to say the least.
Like in all great ensemble movies, "Bobby" offers a stellar cast, none of whom disappoint. From the neurotic and self-conscious character of Samantha (played by Helen Hunt) to the outspoken, confident Edward Robinson (Laurence Fishburne), there is a vast mixture of personalities that work to provide a complex interwoven plot line. But the most notable performance (and the most surprising) is that of Virginia Fallon. Brillianty portrayed by Demi Moore, Virginia is a foul-mouthed, insecure alcoholic who sways around on screen in delicate form, both heartbreaking and beautiful to watch.
Director-writer Emilio Estevez put his heart into this project. The direction is without a doubt highly impressive. The subtle colorful hues reflect the emotional grip of each scene, and extenuate a modern feel to the film. He puts us head-first in the crowd that witnessed the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, on what would seem to be one of the most heartbreaking moments in American history.
But what really stands out in this movie is not the screenplay, nor directing, nor acting. The emotional intensity is brilliantly brought out through the use of sound. An actual audio footage of RFK is heard in the background as the tense score sways by over the muted dialogue. And what works for this type of film-making is the amount of anticipation it builds up, and even after pivotal scenes, the impact it leaves on the audience.
There is a key scene in the movie in which all the characters prepare to greet RFK when the energy of the entire screen seemingly drips with positivity towards the American society. It's as though we forget the fatal tragedy and give into the thought of this story having a happy ending. We are reminded of classic ensemble films such as "Short Cuts", "Magnolia" and "Crash" and immediately juxtapose that feeling.
Though I do fear that politically this movie may not hit home for a lot of the critics once it hits a wide release, it is definitely going to leave a lasting impression on the majority who sees it. It's a movie that presents a magnificent cast, superb directing, and flawless scriptwriting. An undoubtedly obvious ingredient for the Awards season.