I'm sure many have a very predefined view of how Robin Hood should be like. But this is not the "take from the rich, give to the poor" version. When one hear the combination Russell Crowe, Ridley Scott, historic adventure most will instantly think Gladiator, 2? And this film is absolutely in the same style, but I didn't mind.
I admit I was a bit sceptic to Russell Crowe as the title character, but he worked. I'm not a fan of Cate Blanchett but she didn't bother me here. The one who really stole the show was Oscar Isaac, great as king John. The action is great as expected but not quite so violent as Gladiator. The story is good, not very deep but neither predictable. It is a bit slow at times mostly in the middle but even if it is well over 2h I was always at attention.
One should see this with a open mind and experience a entertaining and different take on a classic hero. 6/10
For those who have seen it, will there be a sequel? The ending definitely suggests it.
I admit I was a bit sceptic to Russell Crowe as the title character, but he worked. I'm not a fan of Cate Blanchett but she didn't bother me here. The one who really stole the show was Oscar Isaac, great as king John. The action is great as expected but not quite so violent as Gladiator. The story is good, not very deep but neither predictable. It is a bit slow at times mostly in the middle but even if it is well over 2h I was always at attention.
One should see this with a open mind and experience a entertaining and different take on a classic hero. 6/10
For those who have seen it, will there be a sequel? The ending definitely suggests it.