Review of Robin Hood (2010) by Renzo V — 08 Jun 2014

"STEAL FROM THE RICH, GIVE TO THE POOR".

- 'Robin Hood' is a 2010 action-adventure film by Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner), based on the legendary figure. The story has a different approach than the other films about Robin Hood and that makes it both interesting and confusing. There are a lot of action scenes, but none of them really blew me away. The battle at the end of the film got me thinking I was watching a film about D-day. It was entertaining, but I'm unfortunately no fan. With Russel Crow (the Gladiator, Noah), Cate Blanchett (Elizabeth: The Golden Age, the Lord of the Rings trilogy), William Hurt (The Village, Vantage Point), Mark Strong (Sherlock Holmes, John Carter), Oscar Isaac (Drive, Sucker Punch) and Max von Sydow (Shutter Island, The Exorcist).

When King Richard Lionheart dies on his crusade, archer Robin Longstide (Crow) and his friends Will Scarlett, Allan A'Dayle and Little John decide to head home. On their way the find one of Lionheart's knights, Sir Robert Loxley, dying after being ambushed by royal guard and traitor Godfrey (Strong). Robin promises Robert to bring the King's crown back to England, and Robert's sword to his father, Sir Walter Loxley (von Sydow).

Robin and his men deliver the crown to Richard's brother John (Isaac), who is now the new king of England. But unlike his brother, King John is cruel and orders that everyone must pay him taxes. Much to the dislike of his adviser William Marshal (Hurt). Robin continues his quest as he seeks Sir Walter to bring him the news that his son has passed away. Fearing the upcoming taxes, Walter asks Robin to take on the identity of his son and doing so being a husband to the goodhearted Lady Marion (Blanchett)...