Who the Hell is Bobby Roos?
Audience Feedback from the Internet

I loved it. I felt the character was "real" and the storyline believable -- true emotion in the acting. You felt for this man in the depiction of his rise and fall. I'm pleased with it and would like to email "Bobby Roos" personally for making me and my brother laugh at how real he became De Niro. I will tell my friends.
-- Thank you. Kevin Coady

A very dear friend of mine bought me this DVD after watching a Bobby Roos clip. Well I enjoyed the movie because it evoked emotions in me, albeit sad ones .At times it was painful to watch this man with so much talent spiral out of control to the breaking point. I think Bobby is a brilliant comedian. The movie felt very real -- like watching a documentary. But this movie has left me wondering who the hell is the real Bobby Roos? That could be a sequel! I loved the scene when Bobby was trying to help the freaked out business man on the street, as Bobby was well heading down that same path. I also liked the fact that it had a happy ending.
-- Peace, Rita Nichol

I was very moved by "Who the Hell is Bobby Roos?" The development of Bobbie's character, the ability to hide his pain behind the multiple personalities, and his ultimate self-awareness were beautifully portrayed. Roger is an extraordinary actor, and his switches between comedy and pain were compelling. Photography and settings were well chosen, especially the winter scenes.
-- Jeanne Talpers

I meant to write sooner. I think the film is exceptional, kudos to all involved. Your movie bodes well for the future of Film. I have shown it to several folks, so the meme is
spreading. With regard to that process of "education,” I'm curious to know your
thoughts on the Internet's role in the film. I learned about it that way and I wonder if the film is a Web phenomenon. That is, how much of your word of mouth is "traditional" and how much is digital? Good luck and, again, nicely done on all counts.
-- Ezra

Hi from Movie Monday in Victoria B C. I really enjoyed the film. and would like to screen it in a film series I do here. I like to explore experiences on the edges and Bobby Roos goes there. I felt it nicely developed the story, gradually revealing more complexity as it went. Roger Kabler was brilliant and the development of a strong enough story that could adequately carry his act without seeming like just a frame was essential. I'd say you pulled it off!
-- Bruce Saunders

What a movie!!! My wife and I loved this film. Very moving. Great story. Great talent. This guy Roger is unbelievable, one of the best impressionists we’ve ever seen.
-- Alan in Vermont

I saw a screener of this film that was submitted to a festival that a friend was working for. We both were amazed. It’s the best independent film I’ve ever seen – really defines what independent filmmaking is all about. Congratulations.
-- Steve in San Francisco

His impersonations of Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, and Peter Falk, among others, are some of the finest pieces of facial and vocal makeover that you'll ever see. He truly does become these characters. Watching his act as the various alter-egos take over his body and talk to each other is uncannily like watching a split personality crazy person in action. And the film's premise is brilliant: that this is a true story; and that there was a video crew documenting this washed up comedian as he self-destructs. ***
-- Ken Rudolph, Critic, filmmaker and member of the Academy of Motion Pictures

Take a walk down one of show biz' dark back roads with John Feldman's "Who the Hell is Bobby Roos?" starring Roger Kabler as an impressionist overtaken by his subjects. Careening through a gallery that includes De Niro, Pacino, Richard Dreyfuss, John Travolta, and Robin Williams, Kabler combines peerless technique with the courage to stare down his demons. A true tour-de-force performance in a film that manages to be edgy, romantic, poignant, and exhilarating all at once.
-- Alan Gelb

John Feldman's film is masterful. I don't know about technical details of film-making, but I do know what moves me, and what means something to me. The subject, and the way it was presented, were crafted as well as any Chevkov story -- the film has several layers of interest -- like a good novel. The main idea -- which has always haunted me -- is the struggle each of us have to realize our innate potential. Some of us die trying. Some are lucky, and get to be stars. The important thing is what self-definitions we carry --regardless of where we end up. John's movie covers a lot of that difficult territory and was entertaining, funny, and visually exciting. The music was perfect for the situations-- sympathetic, and scary---when that was necessary. I feel many people will enjoy the film, and think, and talk about it.
-- Chuck Berry

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