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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
1991 143 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★7.0
Action, Adventure, Drama
Director: Kevin Reynolds
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Description
Nobleman crusader Robin of Locksley breaks out of a Jerusalem prison with the help of Moorish fellow prisoner Azeem and travels back home to England. But upon arrival he discovers his dead father in the ruins of his family estate, killed by the vicious sheriff of Nottingham, Robin and Azeem join forces with outlaws Little John and Will Scarlett to save the kingdom from the sheriff's villainy.
Budget:
$48M
US Gross:
$165.49M
Worldwide:
$390.49M
Starring
Kevin Costner
Actor
Morgan Freeman
Actor
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 1992
— Best Supporting Actor
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1992
— Best Original Song
Razzie Awards 1992
— Worst Actor
Saturn Awards 1992
— Best Supporting Actress
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1992
— Best Actress
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1992
— Most Desirable Man
BAFTA 1992
— Best Supporting Actor
BAFTA 1992
— Best Costume Design
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1992
— Best On-Screen Duo
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1992
— Best Original Song
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1992
— Best Picture
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1992
— Best Actor
Saturn Awards 1992
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 1992
— Best Costume Design
Golden Globe 1992
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 1992
— Best Original Song
Golden Globe 1992
— Best Original Song
Razzie Awards 1992
— Worst Actor
Key opinion
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is widely regarded as a nostalgic, iconic 90s blockbuster that blends action and melodrama with varying degrees of success. While Alan Rickman's flamboyant performance is universally praised, the film's inconsistent tone and Kevin Costner’s restrained lead role remain significant points of debate among viewers.
| Acting | Alan Rickman delivers an impeccable and charismatic performance that frequently overshadows the rest of the cast. | |
| Production | The production design, utilizing authentic castles, forests, and practical sets, creates a visually immersive and picturesque medieval atmosphere. | |
| Score | The Bryan Adams soundtrack provides a memorable musical backdrop that effectively anchors the film's romantic and adventurous themes. | |
| Acting | Kevin Costner's portrayal of Robin Hood is divisive; some find him a noble and charismatic hero, while others criticize him as unconvincing, lacking charisma, or miscast for the role. | |
| Theme | The film's tone fluctuates between brutal, dark medieval imagery and cartoonish, lighthearted comedy, leading to a clash in narrative consistency. | |
| Runtime | While many viewers enjoy the film as an entertaining adventure, others find the pacing drags significantly during its long runtime, particularly after the first ninety minutes. |