Robin Hood

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Robin Hood

PG-13

2010

2h 19m

Adventure

Action

Drama

Fantasy

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After the death of Richard the Lion-Hearted, a skilled archer named Robin Longstride (Russell Crowe) travels to Nottingham, where villagers suffer under a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation. He meets and falls in love with a spirited widow, Marion (Cate Blanchett), although she is skeptical of his motives. Hoping to win her heart and save the village, Robin gathers a band of warriors to fight corruption in Nottingham, little knowing they will soon be fighting to save England itself.

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Critics Consensus

Ridley Scott's revisionist take on this oft-told tale offers some fine acting and a few gripping action sequences, but it's missing the thrill of adventure that made Robin Hood a legend in the first place.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

08/30/2018

Scott decided, I think, to get away from the whole campy thing in tights business and wanted to make this 'real'. So there is sweat and dirt and rats at the cheese and even bad teeth, which is fair enough, but it is also joyless.

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Peter Rainer

Christian Science Monitor

01/03/2011

C-

We never even get to see Robin steal from the rich and give to the poor. That's because the film is a prequel in search of a sequel. With any luck, we won't get one.

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Anne Thompson

IndieWire

07/07/2010

B-

Its $200-million budget is on the screen. This is a big-scale ambitious period epic in the 60s grand tradition. It seeks to retell a well-worn tale, to put old wine in a shiny new bottle.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 28

4/5

Give me a Robin Hood that can beat the crap out of the Kevin Costner hero I grew up wearing a VHS tape out on and I'm good to go.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

08/18/2023

3.5/4

Robin Hood grasps the political and emotional climate of the legend, adding dimensions to the age-old tale that seems increasingly stale with each new interpretation.

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Sean Axmaker

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11/13/2022

... an origin story for the familiar myth with elements of class, royal politics, and the disillusionment of soldiers returning from the Crusades demoralized by a misguided quest.

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Robert V

5d

Overlong and convoluted plot that has no relation to the traditional legend and just uses the same character names in an ahistorical medieval setting. Numerous plot holes and inexplicable decisions.

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Leo O

@LeoObermyer Jan 6

Enjoyed this move and often re-watch it. Under-appreciated in it's day but holds the test of time!

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Grant H

Dec 13

Painfully dull storytelling that matches the bleak atmosphere throughout.

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Stathis K

Nov 16

Story: 8/10 – A grounded, gritty take on the classic tale. The film focuses more on political intrigue and the origins of Robin Hood as a fighter for justice than on the traditional legend. Some pacing issues early on, but the story grows more compelling as it progresses. Visuals / Atmosphere: 9/10 – Ridley Scott delivers stunning cinematography. Battlefields, the forests, and medieval towns feel authentic and immersive. The film has a realistic, earthy tone that suits the story. Action: 8.5/10 – Battles are intense and visceral, though not as fast-paced as modern action films. The archery and sword fights feel weighty and realistic. Soundtrack: 8/10 – Marc Streitenfeld’s score is solid, supporting both tension and emotion without overshadowing the scenes. Performances: 8.5/10 – Russell Crowe is strong and grounded as Robin, Cate Blanchett brings elegance and subtlety as Lady Marian, and supporting roles are solid. Some dialogue feels stiff, but the actors carry it well. Overall: 8.4/10

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Isaiah Y

@zayman2 Nov 4

Somewhat forgettable movie that's saved by Russell Crowe's performance as Robin Hood

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Shaving B

Jul 23

It's unusual. A prequel to the usual legend. But what I cannot grasp is why the film opens on a night chase through the forest of a man who is clearly wearing a motorcycle helmet.

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Ridley Scott

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Russell Crowe

Robin Longstride

Cate Blanchett

Lady Marion

William Hurt

Sir William Marshal

Matthew Macfadyen

Sheriff of Nottingham

Mark Strong

Sir Godfrey

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Synopsis

After the death of Richard the Lion-Hearted, a skilled archer named Robin Longstride (Russell Crowe) travels to Nottingham, where villagers suffer under a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation. He meets and falls in love with a spirited widow, Marion (Cate Blanchett), although she is skeptical of his motives. Hoping to win her heart and save the village, Robin gathers a band of warriors to fight corruption in Nottingham, little knowing they will soon be fighting to save England itself.

Director: Ridley Scott
Producer: Brian Grazer, Russell Crowe
Screenwriter: Brian Helgeland
Distributor: Universal Studios
Production Co: Scott Free Productions, Brian Grazer
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexual Content|Intense Sequences of Warfare|Violence)
Genre: Adventure, Action, Drama, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 14, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 18, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $105.2M
Runtime: 2h 19m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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