January 10th, 2015 / 4 Comments


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Rob singing Keri Hilson’s Pretty Girl Rock tops Moviemaker Magazine’s Top 5 Songs Choices in Film of 2014:

1. The Rover: “Pretty Girl Rock” by Keri Hilson

Deep into David Michôd’s The Rover, after Antony Partos’ score has haunted and hypnotized viewers, it is flat-out shocking to hear Keri Hilson’s bubblegum R&B anthem “Pretty Girl Rock,” the opening strains of which start playing as Eric (Guy Pearce) and Rey (Robert Pattinson) walk out into a post-apocalyptic desert distance. In fact, I suspected the projectionist had hijacked the sound system to stage a prank. But when, after 30 seconds, the film cuts to Rey alone in a car, inexpertly but endearingly singing along, initial surprise (and humor) turns into a deep feeling of sadness.

This fluffy, catchy song could not have been made in the brutal, doomed world that Eric and Rey now inhabit. Out of the millions of disposable pleasures the world of the past took for granted, this one has survived 10 years (presumably as the last CD in the car stereo before everything went to shit) to provide the only moment of carefree joy for the fragile, puppy-dog Rey.”

I agree 100% with the above.

Thanks @fearlessmore

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  • Trish
    Posted on January 11, 2015

    I love this description – spot on about ‘the fragile, puppydog Rey’. What a gem this movie is, for so many, many reasons.

  • Roberta
    Posted on January 11, 2015

    I’m with you Maria! Absolutely the best choice.

  • Carmel
    Posted on January 11, 2015

    That is the reaction I had when the first bars of Pretty Girl Rock emanated from the speakers in the cinema. It is jarring and funny and ultimately very very poignant. It was a stoke of genius beautifully played out by Rob

  • Sue
    Posted on January 11, 2015

    Brilliant choice and great comment.

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