Russell Crowe IS Robin Hood...

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http://omg.yahoo.com/news/russell-cr...s-car/25410?nc

Thought this was very cool of Russell. Most times all you hear about are the actors rants or whatnot so something like this is refreshing.

[PH3AR]

Russell Crowe as Robin Hood...

[Diesel]

I was just about to post this in whichever was the most recent Robin Hood thread

Here's the original story:

He is playing a folk hero who famously robbed from the rich and gave to the poor.

And now multi-millionaire Russell Crowe has dipped into his own pocket to help out a real-life damsel in distress on the set of his new Robin Hood film.

Tough-guy Crowe, 45, gave movie worker Denise Yarde £5,000 so she could buy a new car after her old one went up in flames.

Denise, 38, was left devastated by the incident, which happened as she drove to work on the set of the movie set in Virginia Water, Surrey, from her home in London’s Notting Hill.

Denise – who operates the sound boom mike on the set – had to ring to tell the production team she would be late because of the frightening experience.

When she arrived she told colleagues about her ordeal, and added that she would now have to buy a new car. Gladiator star Crowe joined the conversation – and made a joke about the car at her expense.

Denise quipped: “Well I suppose it’s OK for you Russell. You’ve probably never had to worry about finding five grand for a new car.”

Feeling sorry for her, the star walked away. But he later returned and handed the wad of cash to delighted Denise, saying: “There you go. You can buy a £10,000 car now.”

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Overjoyed Denise – now driving a top-of-the-range 2007 Saab – gave the actor a huge hug. A film insider said: “Denise’s job involves dressing like an extra and getting right in the middle of the action to pick up the dialogue, so without her there was no filming for a few hours.

“By the time she got to work everyone knew what had happened and she came in for a bit of mickey-taking for driving an old banger.

“Russell joined in with some of it and she took it in good heart. But at one point, after she said about him never having to worry about buying a new car, Russell went quiet and everyone thought that was the end of it.

“Then later in the afternoon he sought Denise out and gave her the five grand.

“It was a lovely gesture by Russell, who is known on the set for his generosity.”

Oscar-winner Crowe, said to earn £15million to £20million a film, has been spotted filming battle scenes on horseback on beaches in Pembrokeshire. He has also been working at Shepperton Studios, South-West London – where a massive castle has been built.

Last week he was pictured enjoying a typically British evening in a country pub with his wife, English-born Australian actress Danielle Spencer, 39, comedian Ben Elton and chatshow host Michael Parkinson.

Insiders say the film, directed by Sir Ridley Scott and starring Cate Blanchett as Maid Marian, is going to be next summer’s must-see movie.

[Sponge-worthy]

But now don't you start to whine.
I'll see you again next time.
Cause there's plenty a-more a-fightin' left to do.
Making movies, making songs,
And fightin' round the world.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by PH3AR

Russell Crowe as Robin Hood...

I like it, he's got that more rough look that actualy make's it more real plus it's a different take on the character, something we have not seen in movies before.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I like it, he's got that more rough look that actualy make's it more real plus it's a different take on the character, something we have not seen in movies before.

I like him in the role too.

He reminds me of an older version of this robin hood

[sfmarine]

Nice gesture. However, he can afford it. How much is he getting for this picture? 35-40 mil?

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Diesel

I like him in the role too.

He reminds me of an older version of this robin hood

I also like this BBC series, ok I am a sucka for Robin Hood stories but it's really not bad.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I also like this BBC series, ok I am a sucka for Robin Hood stories but it's really not bad.

The BBC series is awesome

Its tough to find other fans of the show

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Diesel

The BBC series is awesome

Its tough to find other fans of the show

Have you bought it on BD? The price as been scaring me and I am wondering if the PQ is worth it?

The show is pretty fun to watch, it does not as the mystical mood and elements the series for the early 80's had but it does had a charm of it's own.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Have you bought it on BD? The price as been scaring me and I am wondering if the PQ is worth it?

The show is pretty fun to watch, it does not as the mystical mood and elements the series for the early 80's had but it does had a charm of it's own.

I haven't bought it yet, I'm waiting for the price to drop to like $30, maybe on Black Friday

The 2nd and 3rd seasons aren't on blu so I'll have to pick those up on dvd.

Every other Robin Hood incarnation has been ok for me, this one I love.

[PH3AR]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I like it, he's got that more rough look that actualy make's it more real plus it's a different take on the character, something we have not seen in movies before.

I do like the rough look he gives the character but i guess im not a Crowe fan

[drtre81]

Only $5,000?

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Diesel

I haven't bought it yet, I'm waiting for the price to drop to like $30, maybe on Black Friday

The 2nd and 3rd seasons aren't on blu so I'll have to pick those up on dvd.

Every other Robin Hood incarnation has been ok for me, this one I love.

Oh so you did not enjoy the one form the 80's?

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Oh so you did not enjoy the one form the 80's?

Robin of Sherwood?

If thats the one you mean, then, I have never seen it, heard of, never watched though.

[Homura]

Originally Posted by Diesel

I haven't bought it yet, I'm waiting for the price to drop to like $30, maybe on Black Friday

The 2nd and 3rd seasons aren't on blu so I'll have to pick those up on dvd.

Every other Robin Hood incarnation has been ok for me, this one I love.

The blu-ray is great! Check ebay, I just saw it for BIN for less than 30 with free shipping. I was able to snag it for $24 with 30% back from microsoft

[Elvis]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I like it, he's got that more rough look that actualy make's it more real plus it's a different take on the character, something we have not seen in movies before.

Yeah his take is "Gladiator" playing Robin Hood.....I can see it now....

[Jellybeans]

If this is true, this will be an epic movie!

Now i'd like to see Seth Rogen as Friar Tuck in the movie.

That'd be marvelous!

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by Dark Elf

If this is true, this will be an epic movie!

Now i'd like to see Seth Rogen as Friar Tuck in the movie.

That'd be marvelous!

Nah man, Simon Pegg needs to be Friar Tuck, that would be brilliant! I have a feeling that guy's career is about to SOAR after his stint in that horrible ST movie.

[Jellybeans]

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Nah man, Simon Pegg needs to be Friar Tuck, that would be brilliant! I have a feeling that guy's career is about to SOAR after his stint in that horrible ST movie.

Oh i didn't think of Simon Pegg.

Lady Marion should be played by Isla Fisher . Here she is in case you don't know who she is!