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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
(1991)
Sometimes the
only way to uphold justice...is to break the law.
Director: Kevin Reynolds, rated PG
  Starring:
Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Alan Rickman,
Christian Slater, Nick Brimble
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
- good
"I've seen knights in
armor panic at the first hint of battle. And I've seen the
lowliest, unarmed squire pull a spear
from his own body, to
defend a dying horse. Nobility is not a birthright. It's defined
by one's actions." - Robin
of Locksley
Why watch this?
It is Costner's turn at the Robin Hood legend.
Plot Summary:
Returning to England from the Crusades, nobleman Robin of
Locksley finds his father murdered and his estate seized by the
tyrannical Sheriff of Nottingham. Robin, with the help of a
Moorish companion whose life he saved during the Crusades,
retreats to Sherwood Forest and forms a band of outlaws
dedicated to fighting the Sheriff's oppression and protecting
the common folk. Together, they steal from the wealthy to aid
the poor.
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Dad's Preview:
There is a lot to like about this action film set in and around
Sherwood Forest. Costner is a pretty good heroic Robin, but he
seems a little uncomfortable with the English accent. At times
the film is trying to be historically accurate, then a phrase is
uttered that feels unfitting for the period. There were many
liberties taken adapting the screenplay from the original story,
but it's an entertaining Medieval romp. Alan Rickman role is
evil enough, yet over-the-top at times. It was the
second-highest grossing film of 1991. Watch the full
movie free with ads
HERE on YouTube. |
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Morgan Creek
Productions; Warner Bros.
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