This version of Robin Hood has a few twists that traditionalists may not care for. When the movie beings we find Robin Longstride fighting along with his friends in the French Countryside where King Richard is ransacking French villages for food and whatever his men can carry as they head back to England after the Crusades. After an accident where the King gets hurt, Robin is held as a prisoner and put in shackles. After he is freed he makes his way home and finds Robin of Loxley dying on the side of the road after being ambushed by French soldiers, he assumes his name and status and heads back to England. From there the story takes a few twists and turns and eventually Robin Longstride becomes Robin of Loxley. This version of the story was somewhat different from any of the other Robin Hood movies that I have seen. The difference were enough to make me wonder why this was not made as a stand-a-lone movie and keep Robin Hood out of the story. Cate Blanchett role as Lady Marian (in all the other stories she was called Maid Marian) is much more politically correct by todays standards. She is stronger of will, she is basically the head of the household and she fights and cusses and everything you would expect from a good strong 21st century women. However, this story takes place in the 13th century and women during that time had no such roles and if she had even tried to do any of the things she is portrayed doing in this movie she would have been, at the least, shackled and put in her place. I am all for giving women stronger roles in movies, but in a period movie, where it is supposed to represent the 13th century, it is just not possible to do this and still have the character be in the proper time period. That being said. I actually liked her in this movie. She gave a great performance. Cast Includes: Russell Crowe takes his turn as Robin Hood (he plays both Robin of Loxley and Robin Longstride) Cate Blanchett takes the role of Lady Marian Mark Strong plays Sir Godfrey (one of King John's henchmen) Mark Lewis Jones is Thomas Longstride Mark Addy is Friar Tuck William Hurt is William Marshal Jonathan Zaccaï is Philip II of France and Max von Sydow plays Sir Walter Loxley Overall I would say this was a good movie. It was entertaining (although a bit long) and it kept my interest throughout the entire movie. I would recommend this to anyone who loves a good action/adventure movie.Read full review
I LOVE ALL VERSIONS OF ROBIN HOOD, THIS ONE PROBABLY MORE TRUE TO THE STORY, THE ACTORS DO THEIR JOBS WELL, CROWE AND DURAND SHINE! BUT VERY ENTERTAINING! THANK YOU, FORESTDREAM_8
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Most Robin Hood movies are good and some are great. This one is great. Russel Crowe is such a great actor and plays this Robin Hood as believable. All the actors in their parts were outstanding. Love story and very compassionate movie. Fantastic movie, one to see, don’t miss out.
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really good movie in the vein of Gladiator yet with enough differences to encourage it to be watched.
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love this movie got it at a steal happy
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I havve always the Robin Hood legend, ever since I first saw it starring Errol Flynn. Then came the version with Kevin Costner. I thought it was great also. This version, however, deals more with Robin Hood, before he became the thief we all know and love. I think it is exceptional. My only hope is that Russell Crowe will make a sequel that continues the Robin Hood legend.
new looks great!
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It is a good movie.
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This is a great take on the story of Robin Hood. Russell Crowe does a great job playing Robin Hood. Crowe is so versatile in his performance. He is rugged, gritty, funny and sentimental when the performance demands it. Cate Blanchett matches Crowe's performance with her vast gifts as a actress. She is flawless and does not disappoint. The movie was cast perfectly. The story flows smoothly and intelligently. It has action, politics, betrayal, love and much more. Highly recommended and underrated movie.
Ridley Scott does it again! All around great movie!
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