Robin Hood (2010) Review Thread (Spoilers) - Blu-ray Forum

GreenScar · 04-20-2009, 03:20 AM

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MIt is late 12th century England and Sir Robin Longstride, Earl of Huntington, (Russell Crowe) has returned to his northern English village after fighting in the Third Crusade. Upon arrival, the nobleman and his servant discover the oppression caused by the new Sheriff of Nottingham (Matthew Macfadyen). Sir Robin uses his intelligence and military skills to free his home village from tyranny and corruption in England, by taking back what is rightfully his, and by taking back what rightfully is theirs, to restore justice and happiness to England. Robin must also win the affection of the recently widowed Lady Marian (Cate Blanchett) while leading his Merry Men of Sherwood Forest to victory and fairness.

Blu Titan · 04-20-2009, 03:25 AM

Should be a very good movie. The role of Robin Hood seems tailor made for Crowe. It looks like he lost some weight for this movie.

LynxFX · 04-20-2009, 03:28 AM

He looks ok I guess. Personally I think Costner looked more 'midieval' and updated than Crowe's look. No tights there either.

WyldeMan45 · 04-20-2009, 03:33 AM

Crowe looks awesome, he was just on Letterman 2 nights ago and I noticed he had that great Gladiator look. I'm glad him got back into shape and shaved that mane, he looks more intimidating without the hair. He's going to stomp the shit outta Prince of Thieves.

andyman1970 · 04-20-2009, 03:47 AM

Ridley Scott + Russel Crowe = The greatest Robin Hood movie ever. Looking forward to this.

Blu Titan · 04-20-2009, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by andyman1970

Ridley Scott + Russel Crowe = The greatest Robin Hood movie ever. Looking forward to this.

Agreed. It is a great combination. I have no doubt that this movie will be awesome!

Astalder · 04-20-2009, 04:03 AM

I really liked Costner's version of Robin Hood growing up, but I have hopes the Crowe-Scott version will be one I like the rest of my life.

PS. Comparing just the photos, I like Costner's costume more, it looks more returning-soldier than Crowe's (assuming that story point still applies).

assydingo · 04-20-2009, 04:12 AM

This should be great.

WyldeMan45 · 04-20-2009, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Astalder

I really liked Costner's version of Robin Hood growing up, but I have hopes the Crowe-Scott version will be one I like the rest of my life.

PS. Comparing just the photos, I like Costner's costume more, it looks more returning-soldier than Crowe's (assuming that story point still applies).

IMO Costner just looks like he wondered around a Value Village and grabbed random things and said "Oh yeah I look pretty medieval now!" I would have to say Crowe just really brings it how for me here, and he will never hold the title for most career movie flops, so that definitely puts him up much higher in my book of respected choices.

Monkey · 04-20-2009, 04:46 AM

Not digging his costume at all but I still want to watch the movie when it hits.

Diesel · 04-20-2009, 04:47 AM

i think he looks awesome as Hood

he sort of looks like an older jonas armstrong from the BBC series

andyman1970 · 04-20-2009, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by WyldeMan45

IMO Costner just looks like he wondered around a Value Village and grabbed random things and said "Oh yeah I look pretty medieval now!" I would have to say Crowe just really brings it how for me here, and he will never hold the title for most career movie flops, so that definitely puts him up much higher in my book of respected choices.

Good one. I was thinking Costner looked like a member of the Medieval Village People.

WyldeMan45 · 04-20-2009, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by andyman1970

Good one. I was thinking Costner looked like a member of the Medieval Village People.

Holy crap, we agree on something here? Lol, but yeah I loved Prince of Thieves when I was 6 when it came out, I had all the Robin Hood action figures and Robin Hood tree fort, but just like those toys that didn't last long, it just hasn't stood the test of time and he looks really cheesy.

Monkey · 04-20-2009, 05:02 AM

"she's ripe"

lol, I remember ripping the Bryan Adams song from my VCR on to a cassette when I was little.

WyldeMan45 · 04-20-2009, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkey

"she's ripe"

lol, I remember ripping the Bryan Adams song from my VCR on to a cassette when I was little.

VCR................Cassette

jadedeath · 04-20-2009, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WyldeMan45

IMO Costner just looks like he wondered around a Value Village and grabbed random things and said "Oh yeah I look pretty medieval now!" I would have to say Crowe just really brings it how for me here, and he will never hold the title for most career movie flops, so that definitely puts him up much higher in my book of respected choices.

You're absolutely right.

After all a modern crew cut on Crowe looks positively medieval compared to Costner's long hair.

Edit to add: and it really looks like Crowe is wearing jeans.

Logan

WyldeMan45 · 04-20-2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jadedeath

You're absolutely right.

After all a modern crew cut on Crowe looks positively medieval compared to Costner's long hair.

Edit to add: and it really looks like Crowe is wearing jeans.

Logan

yes, and feathered hair and an American accent in Medieval England were the greatest additions to Robin Hood of all-time.

P.S. They're Medieval jeans!

danay82 · 04-20-2009, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkey

"she's ripe"

lol, I remember ripping the Bryan Adams song from my VCR on to a cassette when I was little.

LoL .... I had to do that for my sister cause she soo loved that song. She though of Christian Slater everytime she heard it.

Galactus · 04-20-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by andyman1970

Ridley Scott + Russel Crowe = The greatest Robin Hood movie ever. Looking forward to this.

+1

OrlandoEastwood · 04-20-2009, 10:26 AM

It's how I'd picture Robin Hood, just needs the hat on his head and he'd be set. But I'll be seeing it when it comes out.

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04-20-2009, 04:03 AM	#7
Astalder Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:190 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:11	I really liked Costner's version of Robin Hood growing up, but I have hopes the Crowe-Scott version will be one I like the rest of my life. PS. Comparing just the photos, I like Costner's costume more, it looks more returning-soldier than Crowe's (assuming that story point still applies). Last edited by Astalder; 04-20-2009 at 04:07 AM.

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04-20-2009, 03:25 AM	#2
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Should be a very good movie. The role of Robin Hood seems tailor made for Crowe. It looks like he lost some weight for this movie.

04-20-2009, 03:28 AM	#3
LynxFX Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007	He looks ok I guess. Personally I think Costner looked more 'midieval' and updated than Crowe's look. No tights there either.

04-20-2009, 03:33 AM	#4
WyldeMan45 Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Western Washington Blu-ray collection:49 Trading Score:15	Crowe looks awesome, he was just on Letterman 2 nights ago and I noticed he had that great Gladiator look. I'm glad him got back into shape and shaved that mane, he looks more intimidating without the hair. He's going to stomp the shit outta Prince of Thieves.

04-20-2009, 03:47 AM	#5
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	Ridley Scott + Russel Crowe = The greatest Robin Hood movie ever. Looking forward to this.

04-20-2009, 04:12 AM	#8
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	This should be great.

04-20-2009, 04:46 AM	#10
Monkey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:31	Not digging his costume at all but I still want to watch the movie when it hits.

04-20-2009, 04:47 AM	#11
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	i think he looks awesome as Hood he sort of looks like an older jonas armstrong from the BBC series

04-20-2009, 05:02 AM	#14
Monkey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:31	"she's ripe" lol, I remember ripping the Bryan Adams song from my VCR on to a cassette when I was little.

04-20-2009, 10:26 AM	#20
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	It's how I'd picture Robin Hood, just needs the hat on his head and he'd be set. But I'll be seeing it when it comes out.

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