 |  | Best Robin Hood Movie of its Generation |  |
This version of Robin Hood is by far the best and most realistic of the 1980s versions. It goes back to the classic Saxon vs Norman tale that we remember from the old Errol Flynn version. Instead of Prince John as the main villian, we have the noble Baron Brian DeGuerre, Robin's old friend. The interesting twist of the story and why it is so realistic compared to the others is the fact that at first, Robin is not waging some kind of guerilla war against the Norman overlords. No, he is just surviving as an outlaw. The reason he gives to the poor is to prevent them from selling him out. His motivations and his decisions are based in the gritty realism of this medieval world. Also of note, is Uma Thurman's protrayal of Marion, DeGuerre's niece. She is not the victim or prize that the previous Marion's have been. She, well, watch the movie and see for yourself. Like the mini-series Invanhoe, this movie shows more of how the medieval world really was without the whole modern perspective of "free men" and social equality being thrown in. The ending is a little trite, but overall the movie is a great adventure escape. Patrick Bergin is a charming Robin Hood and does a great job in the title role. Not quite the classic that the Errol Flynn version was, but much better than the Kevin Cosner version.
June 21, 2008 | | This is for the PATRICK BERGIN version, NOT the Kevin Costner version!!! | |
Does anyone (including Amazon's editors) notice that most of the 200 other interviews are actually for the KEVIN COSTNER version, and NOT THIS VERSION!
This is actually a pretty good film and Patrick Bergin and Uma Thurman deserve more stars for their work here that what reviewers are giving (but, again, they are reviewing another movie)!
February 5, 2008| | | It helped me for my Western Civilizations class..... | |
I purchased this movie to help me get in the mind frame of the Middle Ages for my Western Civilizations class, and I am glad that I did!
This is a very realistic account of Robin Hood and his merrymen. The actors are believable, and the set scenery is incredible! It's just the right mix of drama and action, loved it!
December 17, 2007Love Robin Hood the story is good, I didnt find it great. I found Uma a little lacking it was not really believable when she leaves and joins the band of merry men. I prefer Kevin Costner's version some of the older versions as well, but that isnt saying that this version is bad there just isnt as much chemistry as in some other versions in my opinion. It is worth watching gives a bit of a different perspective which i found enjoyable
October 11, 2007The best movie version of this tale by far. The acting, directing, especially the stage direction, the incredible camera work, the splendid screenplay, and the witty dialog blend artfully with the production to create magnificent historical verisimiliture (do read John Holt's Robin Hood). There is a wonderful cameo by Edward Fox as Prince John, which by itself is worth the price of the film.
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