Director: Ridley Scott
Ridley Scott’s latest action-adventure ride Robin Hood starring Russel Crowe and Cate Blanchett has a number of amazing aspects to it, but as a whole it’s just not enjoyable. Technically all the pieces are there, it was well made, well put together, but with too many details, it felt like sitting through a partially real history lesson with some amazing action sequences. It 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 (Matthew Macfadyen). Sir Robin frees his home village from tyranny and corruption in England, restoring peace and justice to England. Robin must also win the affection of the recently widowed Lady Marian (Cate Blanchett) while leading his Merry Men of Sherwood Forest.
King Richard only ever spoke French because he was too lazy and conceited to learn English. In fact he even publicly called it a lesser language. In the film, many people speak French but not the King. This movie is just that and sadly for an action-adventure film, this is one of the worst things for it to be. Overall, the hard part about critiquing this movie is that it is by no means a bad movie, it has all the right elements, but it’s just boring. It’s basically just one long set up for a sequel and would like to see.
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