Robin Hood
By Chuwarbill
@Chuwarbill (48)
Australia
July 18, 2010 8:25pm CST
I recently reviewed Russell Crowe's Robin Hood for my local radio station. I grew up watching Robin Hood the TV series and thoroughly enjoyed the Errol Flynn version. But I must admit I was excited about reviewing this new Robin Hood movie after reading some of the previews.
I wasn't disappointed! Having read many historical books I found that Russell Crowe's Robin Hood was the closest interpretation to realism that I have seen. Every other version (while fun and close to the novel versions) followed the same pattern. Whereas this Robin Hood broke new ground and portrayed the characters and circumstances of him becoming an outlaw as if it were a documentary on that period in history. And at last I found an answer to why King John, king of all England, would be concerned about the activities of an outlaw in a small county.
When I gave my review I was surprised by the reaction of the listeners. Many disagreed because it didn't fit the popular concept of Robin Hood.
No matter - I enjoyed it!
Am I the only person who liked it?
2 responses
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
19 Jul 10
Yes, i did watched the movie of Russell Crowe, the Robinhood. I liked it.. but this movie confuses me, actually. it was a bit not what i was expecting from the story.. but i guess what makes it good was that it sure is different, not what you expect and it gives you the whole background of why Robinhood ever came to existence.. what was he like as a person before he was tagged a thief, right?
@Chuwarbill (48)
• Australia
19 Jul 10
Its interesting that society gives us preconceived ideas about characters and settings. Since the first Robin Hood appeared on the big screen, just about every film and TV series since, both serious (the latest Robin Hood TV series) and comedic (Robin Hood: Men in Tights), has followed the same format as the original. Thats why I like this latest version by Russell Crowe. Its chosen a different time period and setting, and made the Robin Hood characters more believable, both cohorts and villains. I particularly like the fact that the merry men are returned soliers who are used to fighting hard, living rough and playing like there is no tomorrow. Its going to be interesting to see if the sequel continues being unique or if the producers bow to pressure and return to the old storyline.
@pogi253 (1596)
• Philippines
19 Jul 10
yeah robin hood is a nice movie. In the movie Russel crowe is a common archer in the Third crusade. attempt to return to their homeland, having spent ten years fighting. Along the way they come across an ambush of the Royal guard by Sir Godfrey, an English knight with french lineage and allegiance. The king of France ordered sir Godfrey to assassinate Richard. Having discovered the King is already slain, Sir Godfrey is chased off by the arrival of Robin and his companions. Robin and his men steal the Armour of the slain knights and head for the english ships under the guise of noblemen.
@metalsolid86 (431)
• United States
19 Jul 10
I never cared to see this movie. Not that big of a fan of russel crowe anyway. He looks and acts like he did in gladiator which is the only movie of his i liked. So I never planned on seeing this movie in the theaters might rent it when it comes out on dvd later in the year or when it goes to starz or hbo lol.
@Chuwarbill (48)
• Australia
19 Jul 10
Its interesting that you comment on the similarity between Russell Crowe's characters in Robin Hood and Gladiator. Both are soldiers returning from a long war who end up getting involved in the politics of their homeland due to circumstances not by choice.
Perhaps its a similar situation to John Wayne's historical action films and westerns, or Errol Flynn's. Their characters portray similar traits but you still keep watching because they are such a presence on the screen.
Anyway happy viewing.
