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Robin Hood
2010 140 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.3
Action, Adventure, History, Drama
Director: Ridley Scott
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Description
When soldier Robin happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley, he promises to return the man's sword to his family in Nottingham. There, he assumes Robert's identity; romances his widow, Marion; and draws the ire of the town's sheriff and King John's henchman, Godfrey.
Budget:
$200M
US Gross:
$105.27M
Worldwide:
$321.67M
Starring
Russell Crowe
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Cate Blanchett
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Matthew Macfadyen
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Awards
Saturn Awards 2011
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 2011
— Best Action/Adventure Film
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2011
— Best Stunt Ensemble
Key opinion
Ridley Scott's Robin Hood serves as a grittily grounded, historical-focused prequel that prioritizes period detail over traditional swashbuckling tropes. While praised for its visual craftsmanship and atmospheric world-building, the film divides audiences due to its sluggish pacing, an overly complex narrative that ignores established folklore, and a sense of detachment from the titular character.
| Production | The film excels in its technical artistry, offering immersive production design, authentic period costumes, and striking cinematography. | |
| Originality | The narrative fails to deliver the expected legend of Robin Hood, keeping the character underdeveloped and absent until the story's final act. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is a point of contention; many find the two-hour-plus runtime to be a tedious, bloated experience, while others appreciate the measured, atmospheric tempo. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is divisive, alternating between an intellectually ambitious exploration of political intrigue and Magna Carta themes, and a disjointed, logic-defying plot. | |
| Acting | The performances are split between those who find the lead cast charismatic and grounded, and those who feel the actors are miscast or lack the necessary chemistry to elevate the material. | |
| Direction | The film's climactic battles are criticized for lacking intensity and falling short of the spectacle expected from a high-budget historical epic. |