Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe have teamed up for yet another epic film. This film is full of action, adventure, romance and yes, long bows! If you've seen Robin Hood Price of Thieves and liked it, then you'll love this take on the classic story. The writers put a refreshing twist on the story and it doesn't give you that recycled feeling you tend to get when watching films that have been made over as many times as "Robin Hood." This movie, despite the fighting, is a great family movie. Maybe not appropriate for young kids prone to bad dreams, but kids old enough to handle their share of action. So in conclusion: Great film, refreshing story, must see, great way to get the summer movies rolling!

I enjoyed this different spin on the story of Robin Hood. The story is presented with the events in history that were occurring at that time and gave an interesting alternative version of his origins. It starts with him and his band of archers in the service of King Richard on their way home from the crusades. It shows a betrayal by John's childhood friend who plans to help France take siege of England. All the main characters are still there but how they pull together is somewhat of a different story. There are plenty of battle scenes, festivties, treachary and loyalty to please all.

All the familiar characters Robin Hood, Maid Marian, Little John, Friar Tuck, Sheriff of Nottingham - BEFORE "robbing the rich to give to the poor" begins. Exciting storytelling. Visually nice to watch. Crowe & Blanchett had decent screen chemistry. The characterization of Marian was creative & different than I ever envisioned her. The bad guys were bad and the good guys were good... you definitely knew whose side you were on. Particularly fitting in light of our current government situation here in USA right now. So much BIG government trying to tax us into oblivion and and to take from us what isn't theirs. Rules and punishments at every turn - LET US BE FREE! Where is Robin Hood when you need him?? It was a long movie - which fit since this seemed like an epic "saga". The ending more or less promises a Part 2 - instead of saying "the end", it basically said something like "and so the story begins". We will be happy to SEE the next one.

Leave your old notions of Robin Hood at home; sit back and enjoy something new This is actually much like "Wicked" in that this movie tells the back story of Robin Hood rather than focusing on his time as an outlaw. It is historically accurate in other details which was gratifying. We enjoyed it very much - nicely acted by a great cast. Fun to see William Hurt in this kind of role. The last battle scene is terrific - great action in an unusual location. Must have been incredibly tough to shoot this footage! Writing could have been a bit tighter for a a shorter, more intense movie but we were satisfied with how it played out and enjoyed watching the buildling attraction between Robin and Marian.

Just watched an advanced screening. This film tells the story of Robin prior to becoming an outlaw and before Sherwood Forest. This take on Robin Hood, throws the protagonist and his fellow "Merry Men" into the service of King Richard, and then King John for saving England from the French. The film is heavy on story, taking detailed strides on the build up of Robin Longstride's story and how he becomes an outlaw, which is revealed at the end of the film. It's tongue-and-cheek humor, adventure, action, with little romance. The backdrop revolves around English history along with beautiful shots of the English countryside. The real guiding light of the production was the action scenes, which are on par with Gladiator. Not suprisingly, the director Ridley Scott, was the architect of Gladiator, as is for Robin Hood. Honestly, this is Gladiator with arrows. It's not a "must go", but it is worth knocking a few arrows for. There's nothing after the credits.