Robin and the Hoods

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Trina B IN A NUTSHELL: The story is about an 11-year-old girl named Robin and her loyal band of friends called “The Hoods”. They play in a patch of overgrown scrubland at the end of their cul-de-sac to create a sort of magical kingdom they have to defend. The film was directed by Phil Hawkins. Writing credits go to Stuart Benson and Paul Davidson. I would have loved this movie when I was a kid. I used to spend hours creating fantasy scenarios at various locations with my friends and sisters. I think my kids would have loved it when they were younger too. THINGS I LIKED: I was excited to see Gwendoline Christie in this film from Game of Thrones. She’s hilarious in her role. Naomie Harris is fantastic as the over-the-top villain. You might also recognize Mark Williams from the Harry Potter franchise. Dye his hair red and you’ll see an older Arthur Weasley right before your eyes! The cast of young actors did a terrific job and includes Darcey Ewart, Bruno Edgington-Big, Gloria Ishikawa, and Eddison Burch as standouts. The film does a great job blending fantasy with modern-day images and technology. We see what’s happening in real life and then the scenes show us how the kids are imagining it in their minds. It’s such a great illustration of the power of imagination. There is a refreshing amount of humor that both kids and adults will get a kick out of. The musical score by James Everingham makes the movie feel even more magical and epic. Well done. While watching the film, I just kept thinking about how much kids are going to love this. THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE: OF COURSE, the protagonist is a girl. That’s true for almost all movies nowadays and it’s becoming tiring. As a mother of sons, I don’t see anything wrong with actually showing boys how to become men, yet Hollywood insists boys and men are only periphery characters these days. It’s annoying how corporate interests are always shown as completely evil in movies. While some are corrupt, there are many that do good in this world. Some of the night scenes are super dark, so it’s hard to see what’s going on. We’re supposed to root for Robin but she is kind of mean to her friends and is supported by adults in her delusion that she owns the property that her “kingdom” is on. If you look closely, you can see some editing errors. For example, one minute, you see Robin’s sweatshirt off her shoulder and the next second, she’s completely covered. TIPS FOR PARENTS: Talk of smoking “grass” Play violence Talk of cell phones being bad for your brain Robin mentions that video games are for kids with no imagination. One of the children laughs, “Some of the rules are meant to be broken.” There are some scary looking “bad guys” that look like Orcs in The Lord of the Rings movie franchise that might frighten young children. To see my full review, go to my Movie Review Mom YouTube channel! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/31/24 Full Review Chez R Great family friendly film, great action and very clever transitions between reality and fantasy, got lots of laughs from us! They've done a great job capturing how it feels to grow up and the transformational process from little to big school. Would recommend for rainy summer holidays days! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/14/24 Full Review Falcon S This has to be one of the good movies out there and yes it is a modern time but it goes back to medieval times and feels like it and the acting is on spot 10/10 Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/10/24 Full Review Tara C Gorgeous film capturing the magic of childhood. Darcey Ewart is a star in the making and the entire cast are fabulous. The fantasy and reality is beautifully done and it is sweet, touching and exciting. Perfect family movie. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/24 Full Review Nicole C Amazing film, beautifully captured. Children were all engrossed in the film. Definite must see for all. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review J G Wonderful family film - great for kids and adults alike. Beautifully executed. Refreshing to see such an entertaining film have great laughs and such heart. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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