Robin Longstride (Russell Crowe) is sick with a bow and clever like a fox, but he ain't got a mullet like Kevin Costner did in the 1991 version. Nonetheless, the film was made in 2010, therefore it follows 2010 culture: short hair, stubbly beards, formula plots, and raging violence, all championed by a protagonist who pretty much sweats invincibility. Originality is secondary in this one. There's a dandy king played by Oscar Isaac, (whom looks surprisingly similar to Adrian Grenier from Entourage), there's a scar-faced bad-guy who wears all black, a reserved but beautiful widow, and an overly masculine hero who never emotes.
Although this wasn't publicized, this film is actually a prequel to the other Robin Hood film. In this one, we get Robin's background story. He's on his way back to his homeland after having been an archer for 10 years in Richard the Lionheart's (Danny Huston) army. On his way he gets sidetracked and has to save the world.
If you liked Braveheart and Gladiator, you'll probably like this epic. Or hate it for copying. Also, It's about two and a half hours long so drink coffee beforehand. On the surface, director Ridley Scott checked all the boxes typically necessary to elicit a smash hit, even the end credits are eye-catching. But there were two essentials that were lacking: A clear story-line and a message that the audience could take away.
Stars: 3/5
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