Robin HoodIf I'm completely honest I did want to see this. (I just can't admit that to the boy so I can earn movie picks later this summer!) While I didn't necessarily want to see all the action and fighting, it was somewhat of a historical fiction movie. Clearly it's not 100% historical, but there's definitely some historical truth. After all Eleanor of Aquitaine and Richard the Lion Heart did exist.
While you think you know the story of Robin Hood, this movie isn't that story. Instead it tells the story of an archer who comes home from the crusades, and how he becomes the Robin Hood. It's funny because a few of the key "Robin Hood" moments from the previews are only in the last 5 minutes of the film. In a way, it was a little refreshing to see a somewhat different take on a story we've heard numerous times.
While it was enjoyable, it wasn't my favorite Robin Hood movie of all time. That is still held by the Disney animated movie! Anyone else have a favorite Robin Hood movie?
~Shoshanah
I really want to see this when I get the chance. Don't know if I'll have time while it's in theatres or wait til it comes out and buy the DVD yet, but I do really want to see it.
ReplyDeleteOh thanks for sharing....My fiance really wants to see that, and you make it sound a lot more interesting than I was originally thinking! haha.
ReplyDeleteI heart the original Disney version!! I love the drunk snake :) I also have a soft spot for Men in Tights...it's a hoot every few years or so :)
ReplyDeletei'm probably going to wait till dvd on this one. There's just too many good movies out right now!
ReplyDeleteAll I've ever seen is the cartoon....I too wanted to see this one really bad! Russell Crowe hasn't been in a good movie for awhile, I think I'll wait until it comes out on DVD though!
ReplyDeleteWe are going to see this tonight! Eric LOVES Russell Crowe (Gladiator is his favourite movie of all time) and he's ridiculously excited. I'm actually a big fan of action movies so I'm sure I'll enjoy it too! But I agree - best Robin Hood movie ever was made by Disney ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat review. This is definitely on my to-see list!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit to Ramblings & More. I do intend to watch The Time Traveler's Wife again now that I've read the book. I think I might like it better.