Modern rendition with certain revisionism but with load of action and romance .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 . Following King Richard (Danny Huston)'s death in France, archer Robin Longstride (Russell Crowe) goes back to England. They find the dying Robert of Locksley (Douglas Hodge), whose party was attacked by a traitor who hopes to facilitate a French invasion of the British Islands by king Philip . Robin promises the dying knight he will go back his sword to his father Walter in Nottingham (Max Von Sidow) . Here Walter encourages him to impersonate the dead man to avoid his territory being confiscated by the crown, and he meets himself with Marian , a ready-made spouse. Meanwhile Sir Godfrey (Michael Strong) worms his way into the king's service as Earl Marshal of England and brutally invades villages under the pretext of collecting Royal taxes . The legendary Sherwood forest's hero Robin Locksly again and Lady Marian (Cate Blanchett) along with his Merrie men brought by Robin from the Crusades : Will Scarlett(Scott Grimes), Friar Tuck (Mark Addy)and Little John (Kevin Durand) facing off a wicked Sheriff of Nottingham (Matthew MacFadyen) . Story is based indirectly on historic events and is developed after third Crusade , Robin is serving in order of Richard Lion Heart(Danny Huston) later the conquering Acre . In route England Richard was captured by Leopold II of Austria and ransomed by his own subjects . Richard attempts to return England to put down a revolt against him but his brother John without Land takes over the kingdom with his underlings Sir Godfrey and Sheriff of Nottingham .
The movie has great action sequences well staged with stylish and vitality , adventure , romance and is pretty entertaining . Although is a little revisionist about characters , history and time when is developed the action in a dirty, gritty Middle Age , as spectators generally disapproved the changes of Robin Hood's classic canon . Years later of ¨Gladiator , Kingdom of heaven¨ films , director Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe re-teamed but with much bigger budget . The final product looked as although the actors learn the screenplay and decided the best issue was to take a good time and amuse themselves and both managed to stage some excellent action scenes . Great performances abound , as stalwart Russell Crowe is fine and Cate Blanchett is memorable and attractive , she comes up the film as a valiant and obstinate heroine . Special mention to treacherous Godfrey magnetically performed by Michael Strong and Oscar Isaac as evil and crazed king in a sensationalistic interpretation as Prince John .Despite the critics' complete and utter distaste for the film, I found it fun, well-acted, and fast-paced. There are great action sequences including the battle against an impressive fortress and the final confrontation at the climax of the film. Impeccable but dark cinematography by John Mathieson . Movie is shot on natural sets and English woods , beaches and interior scenarios with impressive production design. Magnificent and spectacular music by Mark Streintfeld.
The film is partially based on true events. Although Ivanhoe didn't exist, John Lackland was king of England from 1199 to 1216. Few monarchs have been subject to such appalling publicity as John . Although by no means lovable, he was an able administrator and spent more time in England than his predecessor and elder brother Richard I but he was jailed by Leopold of Austria, returning from Crusades. Being dead king Henry II , then Richard Lionheart was crowned until the third crusade (intervening along with Philip II and vanquished Acre) which was crowned John with no Land . The English domain over France will cause length conflict known the hundred years wars(1339-1453). Besides appears famous knight William Marshall well played by William Hurt . Robin Hood, also known Robin O'Locksley and the Earl of Huntingdom, is probably and sadly a creation of romantic imaginations . If Robin Hood did exist, it's almost certain that he was not a Saxon , though his enemies may well have been the Norman sheriff of Nottinghan and Prince and later king John Lackland.
Other versions about this famous personage are the following : ¨Robin Hood price of thieves (1991) ¨ by Kevin Reynolds with Kevin Costner , Alan Rickman and Morgan Freenan , the same year was exhibited ¨Robin Hood¨ by John Irvin with Patrick Bergin and Uma Thurman but was a flop though the critics considered best adaptation. The classic rendition is ¨The adventures of Robin Hood¨ by Michael Curtiz with Errol Flynn and Olivia De Havilland.
The movie has great action sequences well staged with stylish and vitality , adventure , romance and is pretty entertaining . Although is a little revisionist about characters , history and time when is developed the action in a dirty, gritty Middle Age , as spectators generally disapproved the changes of Robin Hood's classic canon . Years later of ¨Gladiator , Kingdom of heaven¨ films , director Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe re-teamed but with much bigger budget . The final product looked as although the actors learn the screenplay and decided the best issue was to take a good time and amuse themselves and both managed to stage some excellent action scenes . Great performances abound , as stalwart Russell Crowe is fine and Cate Blanchett is memorable and attractive , she comes up the film as a valiant and obstinate heroine . Special mention to treacherous Godfrey magnetically performed by Michael Strong and Oscar Isaac as evil and crazed king in a sensationalistic interpretation as Prince John .Despite the critics' complete and utter distaste for the film, I found it fun, well-acted, and fast-paced. There are great action sequences including the battle against an impressive fortress and the final confrontation at the climax of the film. Impeccable but dark cinematography by John Mathieson . Movie is shot on natural sets and English woods , beaches and interior scenarios with impressive production design. Magnificent and spectacular music by Mark Streintfeld.
The film is partially based on true events. Although Ivanhoe didn't exist, John Lackland was king of England from 1199 to 1216. Few monarchs have been subject to such appalling publicity as John . Although by no means lovable, he was an able administrator and spent more time in England than his predecessor and elder brother Richard I but he was jailed by Leopold of Austria, returning from Crusades. Being dead king Henry II , then Richard Lionheart was crowned until the third crusade (intervening along with Philip II and vanquished Acre) which was crowned John with no Land . The English domain over France will cause length conflict known the hundred years wars(1339-1453). Besides appears famous knight William Marshall well played by William Hurt . Robin Hood, also known Robin O'Locksley and the Earl of Huntingdom, is probably and sadly a creation of romantic imaginations . If Robin Hood did exist, it's almost certain that he was not a Saxon , though his enemies may well have been the Norman sheriff of Nottinghan and Prince and later king John Lackland.
Other versions about this famous personage are the following : ¨Robin Hood price of thieves (1991) ¨ by Kevin Reynolds with Kevin Costner , Alan Rickman and Morgan Freenan , the same year was exhibited ¨Robin Hood¨ by John Irvin with Patrick Bergin and Uma Thurman but was a flop though the critics considered best adaptation. The classic rendition is ¨The adventures of Robin Hood¨ by Michael Curtiz with Errol Flynn and Olivia De Havilland.