Robin Hood

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Graeme R @Davr0s Jul 3 Mostly just disappointed with this. Cast was fine but the glaringly silly anachronistic costumes and settings jarred constantly, distracting you from ever being transported fully. The worst was the crusaders battle gear looking remarkably like modern kevlar, and generic riot shields appearing during the later heist. Robin's skills were like that of the Green Arrow delivered in the style of John Wick. We also had an industrial scale mine and forge constantly blowing off great plumes of flame in the background of any pursuit sequence and a protagonist that whilst having been shot in both the leg and chest was, well, fine actually. Then we had the extremely weak plot point/hole where our big baddies openly discuss their plans and high treason in front of Robin purely because the Sheriff says he trusts him. Combine that with the albeit ambitious but militant Will throwing his lot in with the Cardinal purely because Marion kissed Robin - and how does a RC Cardinal appoint a local sheriff??? See more Chris S @Janomi Jun 29 This is my least favorite adaptation of one of my favorite legendary characters, but I do appreciate that it tries something different. Otto Bathurst reimagines Robin Hood as a modern action hero, staging energetic set pieces where archery is treated almost like gunplay. The stylized action is visually exciting, even if it feels far removed from the traditional legend. Jamie Foxx is the film's biggest strength, bringing authority, heart, and gravitas to Little John while serving as Robin's mentor. Taron Egerton is a likable Robin, but the screenplay never gives him enough time to fully develop the character. The biggest issue is that the movie can't decide what it wants to be. It bounces between historical epic, superhero origin story, and action blockbuster, leaving the tone feeling uneven. Even with interesting ideas about corruption and rebellion, the rushed writing keeps the emotional stakes from ever fully landing. See more Katy R @KatyKaty Jun 28 I didn't think I could dislike a movie this much. I'd heard not great reviews, but I thought it would be a fun Saturday afternoon flick, but I was very wrong. I'd heard they did interesting things with archery, but I was wholly unimpressed by the bows-and-arrows are just like guns style in the movie. I'm all for reimagining source material, but what they did with this movie was just frustrating and disrespectful to the original Robin Hood characters and plot. They added a religious element that seems WILDLY out of place in what I thought was supposed to be a fun summer blockbuster. Whatever your opinions on religion, what they did in this movie will probably just make you say "ew..." and "WHAT did Robin Hood just say?! That's messed up." The costumes were the least of the issues, but for good measure: the costumes were probably supposed to be cool or stylish, but they just seem out of place. See more Nathan J. @NathanDirector Jun 24 Rating: 4.8/10 ⭐️ Wanted to see a stylized, modern take on the archer legend. Expected a fast action flick, but the messy tone and forced modern wardrobe honestly took me out of it. What Worked: • The archery training with Foxx looks super cool with a fun Action RPG vibe. • Mendelsohn plays a great, slimy villain with tons of memorable energy. • The bass-driven score completely pops and adds awesome tension to heists. The Friction: • The political conspiracy part with the Cardinal really dragged for me. • Forcing modern military tactics into medieval times honestly felt super awkward. Verdict: Watch for goofy, flashy stunts. Skip if forced modern updates annoy you. See more Sandy S. @canoegrrl7 Jun 11 The truth comes out about the Crusades... I watched the movie 3+ times and enjoyed it every time. The mentor relationship between John and the Hood was believable. See more Anne W. @RT97028733 May 31 Overall, it's a good movie and a different take on a classic. By different, I mean the clothes could have come off of the 2018 runway and probably did. I really like the challenging viewpoints in this version of the Robin, who is actually a battle hardened Lord trying to save the people. Actng is terrific but it's not your typical Robin Hood. See more Read all reviews

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