"Who
the Hell is Bobby Roos?" was awarded the coveted
"New American Cinema Award" on the occassion
of its World Premiere at the Seattle International Film
Festival. Read our Press
Release, click here.
"Form
and content find a just-right match in “Who the
Hell is Bobby Roos?” an entirely improvised DV
tale based on the real-life experiences of topliner
and co-scripter Roger Kabler -- an astonishing impressionist.
The sheer craft of Kabler’s transformations –
the way he physically becomes other people is fascinating.
It should be a killer DVD item."
Ken Eisner, Variety (Click
here to see the complete Variety review)
"Roger Kabler does Robert De Niro better
than De Niro himself, and his Robin Williams and Roberto
Benigni are to die for. In this autobiographical film,
Kabler plays Bobby Roos, an impersonator who loses his
own identity among the personas he plays. At one point,
he laments: "I'm not even myself in my dreams anymore."
The film, shot on digital video, makes a fascinating,
well performed character study which carries some metaphorical
weight as well: when Bobby meets and beds a woman (Iris
Paldiel) she's seduced by his De Niro likeness in almost
the same way as our society gets mesmerized by celebrities.
At times amusing, at times disturbing, the film stays
with you long after it's over.”
Marke Andrews, Vancouver Sun
“A compelling psychological journey into
the disturbed mind of a comic genius.“
Michael Eckford, City TV, Vancouver
“Explores the fine line between act and
reality, fiction and verite to interesting and powerful
effect.”
Lola Bianca, NO HO L.A. magazine
“This raw, mesmerizing film is a tour-de-force
for an amazing acto-impressionist. He's down and close
to out, but still compulsively unleashing the uncannily
accurate celebrity impressions that shield him from
his hidden self and the desperate aftermath of his self-sabotaged
career. It's a coping mechanism that's doomed to fail.
At the risk of alienating some viewers, Kabler's bold
performance not only proves his enduring talent as a
standup survivor, but takes him (and Bobby Roos) a daring
step further toward healing, recovery, and renewed purpose
as a performer.”
Seattle International Film Festival (click
here to see the entire review)
“On the frontiers of cinema, suppressing
all distinction between fiction and reality, this film
presents a life situation beyond parameters and wonders
about the true status of madness. An unusual experience
for the audience, stretching the limits of the possible”
Quintin, Buenos Aires International Film Festival (click
here to see the entire review)
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