Robin Hood (2010)

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I skipped this one in the theater, primarily because people said it was awful. I picked it up hoping it was another Prince of Persia, but sadly ended up disappointed. The critics didn't like it much either, and for once... I finally agree with them. 

The story is obvious.  If you have ever seen a Robin Hood movie, than you probably already know everything that will happen in this one.  Asshole king goes on a taxes rampage and Ex-royal archer Robin Longstride sets out with his band of vigilantes to help the poor people of England.  There are some variations to the classic tale, but for the most part it sticks to the same formula.

This movie falls on it's face when it comes to pacing.  There is action, but between each entertaining scene is a Grand Canyon sized crevice of boring.  There are a few parts that pull that whole "feel good" thing, when Robin goes all out with the chivalry and honor, but for the most part they don't make up for the constant and useless blabbering.

This isn't one I would recommend for anyone looking for action; and it looks like the professional film critics who get a hard-on from The Pianist didn't find anything "deep" and "emotional" in the talking scenes. So if you come from either spectrum, I can't really recommend it.  If you really need your Robin Hood fix, stick with the furry Disney one or any of the good classic ones. 

For being almost impossible to sit the full 2 hours through, Robin hood gets a whopping 2/5

Comments

  1. razortekSeptember 20, 2010 at 1:05 AM

    cool!suppin bro :)
    check both my blogs are interesting! ;)

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  2. RiverKnyleSeptember 20, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    Thanks for the heads-up. I was just about on my way to go purchase this. Now I know I can save ten or so dollars on this.

    Also, side note, Prince of Persia was awesome.

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  3. VipermanSeptember 20, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    i couldnt care less abt the critics All movies as of late have been SHIT

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  4. Mister SharafSeptember 20, 2010 at 3:53 AM

    +1 but bit boring movie :D

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  5. Mister SharafSeptember 20, 2010 at 4:14 AM

    i know :P but i must add more to show how was BORING for me :P

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  6. RawrSeptember 20, 2010 at 5:08 AM

    movie for children?

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  7. MikeSeptember 20, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    I was also disappointed by this movie, sigh.

    Mike
    http://lifehackchan.blogspot.com

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  8. ShredGuitarSeptember 20, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    Ah very nice.

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  9. DizZzYSeptember 20, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    supportin n followin blogs
    do the same for my 2 blogs?

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  10. Tetru EunorSeptember 20, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    Robin Dun'goof'd !

    Supporting!

    :))
    tetru.blogspot.com

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  11. `†he Պen†al Պasochis†September 20, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    ha great review, i was gonna give it a shot, but i dont want to waste my time now

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  12. niceoniceSeptember 20, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    thanks for saving me money

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    i like your post!;) cool bro;)
    supportin & follow you;)

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    I JUST saw this on saturday. Booring! But mildly enjoyable at parts. I watched the entire thing but felt like I wasted my life at the end. :(

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  15. iphonefanSeptember 20, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    Looks good and bad, haven't seen it yet

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  16. OciosoSeptember 20, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    i wanna see that movie! :o

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  17. SlumphSeptember 20, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    gladiator = >, was still good in this though =D

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