For those of you who don’t know, Rubber is a film about a mass murdering tire. Yep.
A tire. Called Robert.
Now don’t let that crazy concept alienate you from what could be one of the most utterly fantastic moments in film history (totally). This wonderfully insane and suprisingly well shot trailer has me hooked. That tire has more character then most modern day hollywood villains. Seriously guys, watch below.
Heres your Official Synopsis
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. Directed by legendary electro musician Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), aka Mr. Oizo, RUBBER is a smart, funny and wholly original tribute to the cinematic concept of “no reason.”
I’d love to talk more about it, but what am I supposed to say? I cannot compare it to anything similar that I’ve seen before, because… well who the hell HAS seen anything like this before?? And apparently the film was a hit at Cannes, so….
Rubber is getting released on In Demand on Feb 25th, as well as in a small run in selected theatres on April 1st (Yeah, I know).
Tell me I’m not the only one dying to see this!
