Interesting Movies in 2011: Rubber

Now in this section I'll bring up movies that interest me that are out this year. I've been told that my movie taste is somewhat unusual and some even think it's weird, so the movies I'll bring up here might not be the most common ones. I hope you'll find something that interests you though and something you might not have heard of before.
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First for this year, we have Rubber. It came out last year, circulating in a lot of movie festivals, but hasn't made it to Ireland yet. It's a story about Robert, a killer tire. As far as I know, it's the first ever full-length killer tire movie. That alone gets me interested in the movie.

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.


A new trailer was released recently for the US market, which you can see here.

Unfortunately there's no Irish or UK release date for the movie yet, but I'll keep you informed once/if one comes up.

Stay tuned for more Interesting Movies in 2011, soon on this very same blog.