Robin Hood: Synopsis
Oscar winner Russell Crowe stars as the legendary figure known by generations as “Robin Hood,” whose exploits have endured in popular mythology and ignited the imagination of those who share his spirit of adventure and righteousness. In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power. And whether thief or hero, one man from humble beginnings will become an eternal symbol of freedom for his people.
Robin Hood chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richard’s army against the French. Upon Richard’s death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion (Oscar winner Cate Blanchett), a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marion and salvage the village, Robin assembles a gang whose lethal mercenary skills are matched only by its appetite for life. Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff.
With their country weakened from decades of war, embattled from the ineffective rule of the new king and vulnerable to insurgencies from within and threats from afar, Robin and his men heed a call to ever greater adventure. This unlikeliest of heroes and his allies set off to protect their country from slipping into bloody civil war and return glory to England once more.
Robin Hood chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richard’s army against the French. Upon Richard’s death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion (Oscar winner Cate Blanchett), a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marion and salvage the village, Robin assembles a gang whose lethal mercenary skills are matched only by its appetite for life. Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff.
With their country weakened from decades of war, embattled from the ineffective rule of the new king and vulnerable to insurgencies from within and threats from afar, Robin and his men heed a call to ever greater adventure. This unlikeliest of heroes and his allies set off to protect their country from slipping into bloody civil war and return glory to England once more.
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Mm61675
boreddd me to tears. not my fav genre of movie
2 years agoby @mm61675Flag
Aida Hasovic
great actor...
2 years agoby @Aida-HasovicFlag
IlikePie202
@Stevan What about The Adventures of Robin hood? I hated this one
2 years agoby @Ilikepie202Flag
Dellane Johnson
The best Robin Hood movie period.
2 years agoby @dellanejFlag
IlikePie202
@Lane I can agree with you completely
2 years agoby @Ilikepie202Flag
Lane
This movie was so boring it literally put me to sleep. Which sucks, because I had actually really been anticipating it. As far as I'm concerned, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, while not a *great* film, is considered a classic next to this trash.
2 years agoby @lane1Flag
Publicenemiesdarknight
could have been better
3 years agoby @publicenemiesdarknightFlag
KRISPY1971
this is not a bad film but robin hood it isn't they should have called "the outlaw" or "marrion" but it is very confusing when it comes to robin hood it it follows it different beginning to his life which makes no sense although it is not a bad film its spoiled by the fact that it makes its own beginning up and does not follow the legend i personally love the story of robin hood and have read quite a lot of books on the subject but this has not followed the story and the fact that robin got his name by imposing someone else what's this he does not have to become robin of loxley he his robin of loxley to start with i do like ridley scotts films but he ruined this and should not have called it robin hood more like the outlaws it is just too confusing its only at the end that it makes sense with the line of "The Legend Begins" i think he should stick to sci fi and don't ruin tales of legends stick to what you are good at Mr Scott and don't go ruining stories
3 years agoby @krispy1971Flag
DoubleR0522
This movie was not that bad, i liked it
3 years agoby @doubler0522Flag
corleone1685
Really, Punisher? Way to be mature. I say something you don't agree with and naturally the most reasonable conclusion you come up with is to tell me "F*ck you". I never once said I had a problem with Ridley Scott. I love Alien. I love Blade Runner. I love Legend, White Squall, Black Hawk Down, Gladiator, Hannibal. I thought the Duellists was underrated and I really loved Matchstick Men and American Gangster. That being said, he's not a filmmaker without flaw. Scorsese, the Cohen brothers, Spielberg, Lucas, Coppola, Stone all have duds in their film careers and Scott is no exception (1492: A Conquest of Paradise anyone?). As a lifelong fan of the book, I just didn't like his take on Robin Hood, that's all... Next time, try not to put words in my mouth... Oh, and yes, that was directed towards you, Punisher.
3 years agoby @corleone1685Flag
Kingorphen
NOT BAD
3 years agoby @kingorphenFlag
Dark enV
This is what I thought about the film
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZHN5Ao5fVs
3 years agoby @dark-envFlag
Na'vi Hater
not too shabby there naige, not too shabby at all. Worth watching hey. Gotta love Russell
3 years agoby @petergqolaFlag
Nathan Anthony Carter
You should know it will be good. Classic. Plus I just watched Russel Crow in "State of Play". Needn't I mention one quality point. I'm such a dork- Ridley Scott.
3 years agoby @km98r1Flag
R1phil
RC is no stranger for being in a good movie...but ....it seems Robin Hood was a slim young man in the movie and book debut....we will see if it carries over in Crowes preformance....personally dont think you will see RC jumping around tree limbs with out a stunt double...but ...thats just me ...havent seen the movie yet....
3 years agoby @r1philFlag
Brian
We'll see this week about this one...
3 years agoby @brianFlag
PUNISHER
F*ck you if you got a problem with anything Ridley Scott does. Yes this is directed towards you corleone1685.
3 years agoby @cerealkillerFlag
Emmytt
@corleone1685 same here
3 years agoby @emmyttFlag
Emmytt
War-Machine. yea i know what u mean this looks bad and iron man 2 will destroy the box office!
3 years agoby @emmyttFlag
Batman Rules !!!
only robin hood about this is the bow and arrow. Other than that it looks like a gladiator prequel =/. released date may 14 hmmm #2 at the box office. Iron man2 #1 :P
3 years agoby @the-fallenFlag
Titanictom
Why another remake so soon?! Just add Bryan Adams hit song to it and it will be a ripoff!!!
3 years agoby @titanictomFlag
corleone1685
What the hell? The movie has a good look to it and a great cast, but as someone who enjoys the book by Howard Pyle, it looks like Ridley Scott's gonna rape this story like Wolfgang Peterson raped Homer's Iliad with Troy. I'm not saying it has to get every single scene and line down pat to the book 'cause that's not necessary, but at least bear some faithfulness to the story... That being said, I'll still probably see it anyway, just so I can make a proper critique of it.
3 years agoby @corleone1685Flag