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Robin Hood

Robin Hood

Action · Adventure · History · 2010

When soldier Robin happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley, he promises to return the man's sword to his family in Nottingham. There, he assumes Robert's identity; romances his widow, Marion; and draws the ire of the town's sheriff and King John's henchman, Godfrey.

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Robin Hood

“Rise and rise again, until lambs become lions”

2010 Action · Adventure · History 2h 20m

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6.4 / 10

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When soldier Robin happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley, he promises to return the man's sword to his family in Nottingham. There, he assumes Robert's identity; romances his widow, Marion; and draws the ire of the town's sheriff and King John's henchman, Godfrey.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Ridley Scott

Written by

Brian Helgeland · Cyrus Voris · Ethan Reiff

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe

Robin Longstride

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett

Marion Loxley

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

Sir Walter Loxley

William Hurt

William Hurt

William Marshal

Mark Strong

Mark Strong

Godfrey

Oscar Isaac

Oscar Isaac

Prince John

Danny Huston

Danny Huston

King Richard the Lionheart

Court is in session

Put Robin Hood on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.