What's it about?
Set in 12th century England, it retells Robin Hood's story by providing the 'becoming the legend' prologue to what we know of the England's famous thief.
Why watch it?
If you're a Russell Crowe fan and enjoyed Gladiator; if you like English history; historical action films & epic battles setting; if you want a new spin on Robin Hood; if you want a solid, actiony plot.
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Ratings
6,7 on IMDb
43% on Rotten Tomatoes
Critics Reception
The main criticism of the film was that it took itself too seriously - turning Maid Mariam into feisty Cate Blanchett and the light-spirited and fox-like character of the elusive Robin of Hood into a bulky, warrior-like Russell Crowe, aka Maximus 2.0. It is generally understood that the film makes a strong plot, gives Robin Hood story a new spin and attempts to turn it into a Medieval epic (which would actually fit the setting). Whether Ridley Scott succeeds or not, the critics' opinions vary.
Reviews
Robin Hood, The Guardian
Robin Hood Review, Roger Ebert
Robin Hood, review, The Telegraph
Robin Hood Review, Empire
'Robin Hood': Film Review, The Hollywood Reporter
Robin Hood, TimeOut
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