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Rating of
3.5/4
patjohnson76 - wrote on 05/19/2010
Another good pairing between Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott, this version of Robin Hood follows how Robin Hood became the man he is. Plenty of action scenes and a good use of art direction and costumes help add to a period film that delivers. My only complaint would be that the climactic action scene is pretty much over right after it begins, but overall, I liked it. It sets up nicely for a sequel but given those involved I doubt one would happen.
Rating of
1/4
Adict - wrote on 05/18/2010
Ridley Scott has had poignant features (Alien), and then there were the mistakes (Hannibal). Robin Hood can clearly be filed under the mistakes. Whether one wants to be lenient and outline all the problems (multiple script writers, casting, reshoots for 3D, etc.) is up to the individual. As a movie it is flat, boring, and pulled in so many sub-plot directions that it's nothing short of being either entirely laughable or tantamount to water-torture. This of course depends on your sobriety level, which should be well above 0.08 if you brave this trash. Best Line from Robin Hood (who may be mentally handicapped): Rise and rise again until lambs become lions. What does that mean?
Rating of
2.5/4
phantom - wrote on 05/18/2010
For a movie to get 4 stars means when the movie is over I can't wait to watch it again. This movie however I just couldn't wait for it to end. And being somewhat of a prequel it ends just as it's about to get good. That being said the clothes are gorgeous and (as far as I know) pretty accurate. The film itself was beautifully shot. Overall I just expected better of the talented Ridley Scott.
