Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

PG-13

Released Jun 14, 1991

2 hr. 18 min.

Adventure

Action

Drama

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51%

57 Reviews

Tomatometer

72%

250,000+ Ratings

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Nobleman crusader Robin of Locksley (Kevin Costner) breaks out of a Jerusalem prison with the help of Moorish fellow prisoner Azeem (Morgan Freeman) and travels back home to England. But upon arrival he discovers his dead father in the ruins of his family estate, killed by the vicious sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman). Robin and Azeem join forces with outlaws Little John (Nick Brimble) and Will Scarlett (Christian Slater) to save the kingdom from the sheriff's villainy.

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Critics Consensus

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves brings a wonderfully villainous Alan Rickman to this oft-adapted tale, but he's robbed by big-budget bombast and a muddled screenplay.

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Connor A

This is a bad film, I lost interest halfway through. The acting is either bad or to over the top. I couldn't tell if it was supposed to be a cheesy comedy with some action or an action film trying to take itself seriously but coming off as cheesy. I think the main problem is this film hasn't aged as well as others from the 90's. Also what's up with them casting an American Kevin Costner as an English man but still having his American accent?

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/09/24

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Rosa B

Amazing movie! Great action, very entertaining right from the start! Definitely a must see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/16/24

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Alysha S

This film is interesting. It really grips you much of the time, while several other times, leaves you to go, "Why that creative choice?" Of course, the general story is remarkable. And some shots are astounding.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/28/24

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Blu B

The acting isn't bad. Costner is decent enough but I never once watching him felt he was truly Robin Hood especially wih his accent. Marian was ok enough but I felt she didn't have anything special with Costner. Rickman wasn't bad but could be a bit over the top as the villian. Everyone else wasn't bad either. Freeman was good and Connery's camoe was the best thing acting wise. The cinematography isn't bad either. The camerawork, framing, and special effects is good. There are scenes where it can be so drak you can barely see at times at night, and some of the action scenes especially in the end can be verry over the top and hammy which is out of nowhere for a movie that tries to be more gritty and real for most of the runtime. The drama scenes it adds for the most poutside of the romance is pretty solid and the best parts. The music is solid and well used. The editing and pacing aren't bad either. It does try to give more backstory to other side characters in the middle and it can feel like it slows momentum down. This does have a problem with getting a bit to slow at certain points. Scenes with things like the witch feel like they could've been cut. Compared to the 1938 classic this doesn't do anything better than that one did but there are some good things it does add. The swordfighting isn't anywhere near as good. Marion was way better, the pacing was perfect, and it just popped more than this does on screen. Anyone who is a fan of any actors in this, the director, or Robin Hood should still give this a try.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/24

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Botev F

An eternal classic and one of the best adventure movies of the 90s - the best era for adventure movies where production had to bring quality without the big special effects.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/04/24

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Mr G

Endlessly rewatchable, pure swashbuckling adventure and fun.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/02/24

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Kevin Reynolds

Director

Kevin Costner

Robin of Locksley

Morgan Freeman

Azeem

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Marian Dubois

Christian Slater

Will Scarlett

Alan Rickman

Sheriff of Nottingham

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

[A] spirited adventure.

Apr 10, 2023

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is an entertainment without a particular point of view.

Rated: 1.5/4

Apr 25, 2014

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

While the makers of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves may have set out to bury the poor old duffer of Sherwood Forest in a welter of trendy banter, they have ended up burying themselves as well.

Apr 25, 2014

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

The result is that Kevin Costner is... completely out of place. [Full review in Spanish]

Jan 5, 2023

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Stephen Silver

Tilt Magazine

Adds up to an enjoyable reimagining of the familiar Robin Hood mythology, filled with a deep cast- if you can get past Costner's accent (30th anniversary)

Rated: 3/5

Jul 16, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The biggest shock throughout the picture is the continually shifting tone - fueled by bizarre additives entirely foreign to standard interpretations.

Rated: 5/10

Sep 24, 2020

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Synopsis

Nobleman crusader Robin of Locksley (Kevin Costner) breaks out of a Jerusalem prison with the help of Moorish fellow prisoner Azeem (Morgan Freeman) and travels back home to England. But upon arrival he discovers his dead father in the ruins of his family estate, killed by the vicious sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman). Robin and Azeem join forces with outlaws Little John (Nick Brimble) and Will Scarlett (Christian Slater) to save the kingdom from the sheriff's villainy.

Director: Kevin Reynolds
Executive Producer: Gary Barber, David Nicksay, James G. Robinson
Screenwriter: Pen Densham, John Watson
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Morgan Creek Productions
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Adventure, Action, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 14, 1991, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $165.1M
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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