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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Robin Hood (2010; Genre: Action, Drama, Folklore) Rating: 4 / 5 "Don't miss it"


Robin Hood (2010) is a movie remake about a greatest outlaw in Britain where "he rob the rich for poor" is a well know statement for this folklore hero.

The remake of Robin Hood (2010) with the director Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe (Robin Longstride) and Cate Blanchett (Marion Loxely) is just like a great combination for perfect good story. Having been working with Russel on Gladiator, Ridley seems to know well how to develop a good Robin "Russel" Hood.

Begins with a long battle between England and France that has lasted ten years, Robin Longstride returns home after the king Richard the lion heart died in the battle. There, the knights, takes the crown to return it to England yet on the way being ambushed by France soldier lead by the traitor which eventually also a knight of England "Sir Godfrey" (Mark Strong). Robin just in the right time managed to secure the crown and return it to the England by disguising as a noble man. Before Robin makes a promise to the dead knight to return the sword which he later finds out as his father close friend which then he discovers his dark past. On the other hand, Sir Godfrey has been secretly making a deal with French king and try to lure the noble men to fight against the King.

This movie is about "the making of Robin Hood". It can be said, it is before the legends begin. The character of Robin is very well executed by Russel as well the story line which seems to successfully bring audience to a new dimension by telling a great story of the beginning of the great Robin Hood that people have never heard before. The movie has the element of action, drama and love which makes it interesting to watch and enjoyable. I enjoyed the movie but I wish that the story of the Robin Hood should have been developed deeper to why he has such a lion heart to help the poor.

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