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Although this story does not have quite the clichï¿ 1/2 (C)d elaborate swashbuckling splendor that people would normally expect of "The Legend," it makes up with a fascinating twist on the backstory to Robin Hood's origins. Instead of the overused Saxon name of Loxley, Robin is of the Norman family DeCourtenay, living the life of a noble in his uncle's castle, along with two cousins. When a dispute over the uncle's will arises, resulting in one cousin murdering the other and blaming Robin for it, Robin is forced into exile in nearby Sherwood, where he must prove his integrity to a band of Saxon exiles. The main plot, after establishing Robin's background and how he came to be known as Robin Hood (which I found quite plausible, actually), revolves around Robin's attempts to vindicate himself against his evil cousin Roger DeCourtenay, who has also allied himself with the corrupt sheriff of Nottingham. Prince John and King Richard are mentioned but not seen here, which I think actually works well, leaving the possibility of further stories along this theme (which never occurred, unfortunately, but should have). The cast performed their roles very well, lending even more credibility to the twist on the legend. I did, however, find the title of the story a bit confusing and misleading, ass the story shows more significantly the origin of Robin Hood, not merely any particular challenge--any of which would be expected of the prince of thieves in any case.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
01/14/23
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Interesting Hammer Films production of the oft told Robin Hood story. Similar to what they did with their adaptations of Dracula, they added some additional grit to their version, which makes it stand apart from prior film adaptations. However, this is still a family film and not filled with the blood and heaving bosoms of the Hammer Horror pictures, which left the film not gritty enough and instead rather dull at times.
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Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars
01/31/23
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another take on this often told myth of robin hood
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Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars
01/21/23
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An interesting "reboot" of the Robin Hood character. Since I've been spoiled rotten with the Errol Flynn version, it's hard to judge this film fairly. I enjoyed it, but wasn't overwhelmed with it. I'll just say that when it takes a pie-fight to cause a ruckus at the "games" (in this case, a wrestling match between Little John (John Little) and Robin), then something is sorely amiss in the greenwood. Also, the film itself just seemed flat, unlike the bright colors from Flynn's outing. That aspect (the wearing of Lincoln Green) may be more realistic, but for viewers it's simply drab in front of the dull backgrounds. As I said, I enjoyed it, so that bumps it up to a 3-star rating in my book, but not much hope of it showing any upward movement.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
02/15/23
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a made 4 TV quality telling of this story
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Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars
02/25/23
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The actors are not well known, but they stand tall enough in this adventurous but forgettable version of the myth.
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Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars
02/06/23
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