Talk:Rob Roy (1995 film)

message: Archibald Cunningham should be Scottish not English. Cunninghams would have been Scottish well into late 18th century. See Clan Cunningham. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 195.137.109.177 (talk • contribs) 13:00, September 22, 2006
:Not relevant here. This is a Wikipedia article talk page, for discussion of improving the article. It is not a message board for discussion about errors in the film. See IMDB.com's mesage boards. — SMcCandlish   Talk⇒ ʕ(Õلō)ˀ  Contribs. 20:17, 28 September 2010 (UTC)
thread_title: Cunningham

message: There's no mention about the original soundtrack of the film -- rgawenda 10:29, 23 November 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Original soundtrack 

message: Disney has released  this film on DVD now.  So, at least a stub article about it is in order, and this page will need a hatnote referring to it. — SMcCandlish   Talk⇒ ʕ(Õلō)ˀ  Contribs. 20:17, 28 September 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: Do we really need a hatnote? If we can create Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue, we can add it to the list at Rob Roy and specify the year and the director and the stars to disambiguate it from the 1995 film. Erik (talk | contribs) 22:49, 28 September 2010 (UTC)

text: The article exists already: Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue. It is properly listed with other items at Rob Roy. I don't think we need a hatnote; we just need to make sure the 1953 film's description is clear-cut. Erik (talk | contribs) 22:50, 28 September 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: I think a hatnote is pertinent, in case someone searches for "Rob Roy (film)".  No harm in adding one.  Rob Sinden (talk) 13:43, 10 February 2011 (UTC)
thread_title: Disambiguation needed

message: This section is confusing, and is strange in the details it puts forth. It gives details, when it could just sum it up. This movie paints Rob Roy as better than he was. The main source for this section is an article that certainly has a grudge against the movie. So what if this movie was tailored for an American audience, what has that to do with historical accuracy? As for historical accuracy, I am sure Rob Roy was accused of robbing an church and striping its congregation and stealing their bibles, but that doesn't mean he did it. 98.206.155.53 (talk) 07:25, 10 February 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: The section uses one reference, but there is potential to use more (as seen above). These are print sources, though, so they are not as easy to access as the website. It may help to access these sources to flesh out the section better. Erik (talk | contribs) 13:08, 10 February 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: ok, I wasn't questioning the potential. anyway, I was thinking about rewriting the historical accuracy section, pretty much removing the whole Americanization slant. I think the globe article is kinda ridiculous for a couple of reasons, and is trying to make a bigger point about Hollywood and the residents of Kansas. anyway I think I will make a list of the important inaccuracies.
*Rob Roy was red-headed with hairy legs
*Cunningham is a fictional character, although Rob Roy did lose a duel to a foppish Henry Cunningham, a Scot know for his modesty and politeness.
*Neither Montrose nor his men were suspected of stealing the money
*Rob Roy was a thief, blackmailer, and leader of a group of cateran.
*the feud lasted years, and ended with Rob in prison. 98.206.155.53 (talk) 07:28, 11 February 2011 (UTC)

text: It may be worth reading WP:FILMHIST. There will be an enormous amount of historical detail that won't be captured in film (and often contradicted). We want to stick with analysis specific to history and film. Otherwise, it is borderline original research to sit there with a history book, compare to the film, and provide original content. That's why I was encouraging use of the references above. It would take some effort to get to them and to cite them, but the payoff would be worth it. Erik (talk | contribs) 12:57, 11 February 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  historical accuracy 

message: The first three paragraphs of this section are copied, word-for-word, from a book about Scotland in the movies.  These paragraphs do not discuss the production of the film (that is, the process, locations, editing, etc).  It is not original and not necessary; removing. --Bridgecross (talk) 17:30, 11 July 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Production 

message: The plot section is wrong. It is not Mary that talks to Argyll about arranging the duel. It is Rob Roy himself. Mary is against the idea of a duel. I just watched the film.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.242.114.255 (talk) 02:59, 15 October 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Plot section