Rent Robin Hood (2018)
2.6 of 5 from 486 ratings
1h 52min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
- Filled with thrilling battle sequences, mind-blowing fight choreography, and epic adventure, Robin Hood is an action-packed retelling of the classic legend. Returning home from the Crusades, Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) finds his country oppressed by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham (Ben Mendelsohn). With the help of Moorish warrior Little John (Jamie Foxx), Robin transforms into the heroic outlaw Robin Hoc taking up arms to fight the sheriff and win the heart of his love, Mai Marian (Eve Hewson).
- Actors:
- Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn, Eve Hewson, Jamie Dornan, Tim Minchin, Paul Anderson, F. Murray Abraham, Ian Peck, Cornelius Booth, Kane Headley-Cummings, Scot Greenan, Lara Rossi, Kevin Griffiths, Catriona Temple, Björn Bengtsson, Nick Wittman, Yasen Atour, Josh Herdman, Jerome Holder
- Directors:
- Otto Bathurst
- Producers:
- Jennifer Davisson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Howard Ellis, Adam Goodman
- Writers:
- Ben Chandler, David James Kelly
- Studio:
- Lionsgate Films
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Thrillers
- Collections:
- The Instant Expert's Guide, The Instant Expert's Guide to: Ridley Scott
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 25/03/2019
- Run Time:
- 116 minutes
- Languages:
- English Audio Description, English Dolby Atmos
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.40:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Deleted Scenes
- Outtakes
- Outlaws and Auteurs: Reshaping Robin Hood (7-Part Documentary)
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 25/03/2019
- Run Time:
- 116 minutes
- Languages:
- English Audio Description, English Dolby Atmos, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing, Spanish
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.40:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
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Reviews (10) of Robin Hood
Assassins creed for the Middle Ages, give it a miss! - Robin Hood review by CS
When a film starts with the immortal lines, "If you think you know this story, well think again", you just know it's not going to be able to deliver the goods that it promises and sure enough, this film does not disappoint on that angle! I'm unclear as to whether the makers actually bothered to research the story and myth behind Robin Hood and how the myth came into being, or why it is still so relevant today, but rather than being a new retelling of this classic tale of good vs evil, this just comes across as a bad American smash and grab raid! Whilst presumably set at the time of the Crusades, which is around the mid 13th to 14th century historically, there is very little of historical detail or relevance in this film. It becomes clear very quickly that the makers have decided instead to create a CGI world fit for a computer game, with very modern set pieces reminiscent of Mad Max or Assassins Creed. All the clothing and gadgets are very modern, with the Sheriff of Nottingham looking more like a Nazi in his overcoat and boots, than anything remotely Medieval. It looks like most of the scenes were filmed in front of a blue screen, with the background being added later digitally, in fact the whole film reminded me very much of Assassins Creed and looked more like a computer game than anything. Although the lead is played by Taron Egerton, from Kingsman, I kept thinking of the Hunger Games, because that’s who he looked like and much of the style was similar too! Jamie Fox Must have been really embarrassed, as I’m not sure why his character has been used to promote Islam so much, but there’s no flow or strength to the main characters or their relationship. Numerous and very heavy criticisms are made of the Catholic Church, pointing out their corruption and hypocrisy and quite rightly so too, with the Sheriff saying that they use fear to control the people, which is why they created Hell. But then goes on to talk about Muslims not fearing death for they are assured a place in Heaven. Surely given that all religion is the same in this respect, in relation to hypocrisy, control and manipulation of the masses, Islam should be treated with the same contempt, in the name of equality! The script was really dire and badly written, I’m not sure they would have used such modern terms as Yo Bro way back then and the direction and editing are all over the place. Basically this comes across as nothing more then a sloppy and very heavily edited version of the Hunger Games set in the Middle Ages, with really awful CGI and of course the obligatory setting up at the end for a sequel!
5 out of 5 members found this review helpful.
I fell to sleep - Robin Hood review by AB
Really looking forward to this film , but total disappointment .. What shame to spoil a good old fashion story, it really doesn't need updating .. I felt it was political as well .. Would like to see what others think of this film
4 out of 4 members found this review helpful.
Absolute garbage - Robin Hood review by KL
Don't know where to begin, awful in every respect, terrible adaptation, terrible acting, I do not normlly leave reviews but this film is so bad it deserves one, don't waste your time
4 out of 4 members found this review helpful.