Review of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) by Robert P — 22 Aug 2012

Kevin Costner gives one of his worst performances in this mediocre Robin Hood re-imagining.

This review of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) was written by Robert P on 22 Aug 2012.

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves has generally received positive reviews.

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