Review - Robin Hood

Ridley Scott's Robin Hood is the latest telling of the story of the famous thief from the Middle Ages of England. It stars Russell Crowe in the lead role as Robin Longstride, Cate Blanchett in the role of Maid Marion, and Oscar Isaac as King John.

One of the main things about this version of Robin Hood that I liked is it gives us a greater understanding of the character of Robin and where he came from. Typically in other movies/stories of the man we start off knowing that he is a thief that famously steals from the rich and gives to the poor. But in Scott's film we get to see the background of Robin and how he came to be perceived as the famous outlaw that we know today.

Furthermore, the acting was superb. Especially in the case of Oscar Isaac in the role of King John. He was really good. He brought a wonderful performance of arrogance, ignorance, and pure intensity conjured up by the former. In addition the direction of Ridley Scott is great and what we've come to expect from him based on his previous efforts.

Musically speaking I liked the fact that although they used music from a few centuries after the movie's time setting, they didn't throw in 20th/21st Century songs in there (nothing wrong with a little Bryan Adams but still).

The main problem with the movie was the lack of a *wow* ending that we got out previous historical epics Braveheart and Scott's Gladiator. It's somewhat forgivable since the main guy in the movie did not, nor was suspected to, die. You kind of know how it's gonna end.

On occasion I got a little confused about what exactly what was happening and where it was happening. It kinda jumps around alot. I recommend reviewing the background of the historical Robin Hood(s) before sitting down to watch the movie. It'll make a little more sense.

Robin Hood is a good movie, perhaps the best of the Robin Hood movies so far. But I'm still waiting for what I feel could be the definitive one...RENT IT.

Other Related Movies: Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (1991)....The Adventures Of Robin Hood (1938)....Robin Hood: Men In Tights (1993)