We watched this one mostly because we were able to get a hold of a blu ray before it was released. I've enjoyed Crowe in just about everything he has done and I could say the same for Cate Blanchett (even if it seems like she hasn't done many films). I had heard the complaints about this film. It was too long. It took too long to get to the punch. It was dark. The battle scenes were intense. And after watching the film I would say all are valid criticisms. But at the end of the day it was worth my time. I'd almost consider it a poor man's Gladiator (there were many scenes that were eerily similar). This is a bit of a spoiler but you might as well know up front that they clearly set the table for a sequel(s). Then again, it was fairly obvious halfway through the movie (I wont' say why). I will say that it isn't anywhere near the classic Robin Hood story. It is almost more of a prequel that sets the stage for the Robin Hood character. Would I recommend it to you? Maybe not - I can name 500 other films that are better than this one. But it was a shade better than I thought it would be.
Review by IHateBadMovies.comVIP 8BlockedParent2018-10-10T23:36:18Z
We watched this one mostly because we were able to get a hold of a blu ray before it was released. I've enjoyed Crowe in just about everything he has done and I could say the same for Cate Blanchett (even if it seems like she hasn't done many films). I had heard the complaints about this film. It was too long. It took too long to get to the punch. It was dark. The battle scenes were intense. And after watching the film I would say all are valid criticisms. But at the end of the day it was worth my time. I'd almost consider it a poor man's Gladiator (there were many scenes that were eerily similar). This is a bit of a spoiler but you might as well know up front that they clearly set the table for a sequel(s). Then again, it was fairly obvious halfway through the movie (I wont' say why). I will say that it isn't anywhere near the classic Robin Hood story. It is almost more of a prequel that sets the stage for the Robin Hood character. Would I recommend it to you? Maybe not - I can name 500 other films that are better than this one. But it was a shade better than I thought it would be.
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