Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

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Antonio C @RT69115091 6d Other than the Disney version, this was the first Robin Hood movie I had ever seen. I know a lot of purists react to the lack of accent by Kevin Costner, but I would overlook that in favor of the story and the character development throughout. For 1991, the action scenes were appropriate given the technology of the day, but it was truly the characters and there development that give this piece its edge. The only criticism I would have is the ending - While I adore Sean Connery, his sudden appearance at the end seemed to be rushed and loosely connected, and also inconsistent with the historical record. See more Ryan H @OneOldSoldier79 Jun 20 Its a good movie overall which i remember from my childhood. Kevin Costner was probably not the best person to cast for this film, but it still had other great actors like Morgan freeman and Christian Slater. Its believable and has a good story without being hokey or unbelievable. Its not perfect, but its still a good overall watch. The fight scenes could be a bit better but the Little John vs Robin Hood one was pretty fun. I remember seeing it in theaters and really liked it when I was about 10. As an adult, its still a decent watch. See more azeem H @Azeen May 2 From 1987-1994 Kevin Costner was in his pomp, with an Oscar win for Dance with Wolves in 1990. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves was a pop culture and box office hit. Bryan Adam's Everything I Do was at the time the longest running number chart single at Sixteen weeks. The film also put into the general world the infamous line "call off Christmas". What about the film itself, it is a rollicking good ride is it historically accurate not a bit. Is Kevin Costner out acted by pretty much everyone? Sure. but when the story goes along at a rollicking pace that you don't really notice the flaws. Then there is Alan Rickman the real star of the film, in only his fifth film, his biggest hit since Die Hard. If you watch this film for nothing else then watch it for Rickman. A brilliant piece of 1990s action and adventure and perhaps the last great Robin Hood film, sorry Men in Tights but you're a spoof first and foremost. Just sit back stick your brain on neutral and enjoy. See more Lori S @OverActress Mar 21 Kevin Costner was completely miscast in this movie. He tried... he wanted it to work, but he was just too old and entirely too American. The best part of the movie is Alan Rickman as the Sheriff of Nottingham. Little John is fun, too. Basically everyone is good but Kevin Costner. If you can watch it for free, do so, if for no other reason to see Snape acting sexy. LOL. See more Ian W @Ianwinter Dec 26 Poor on every level from hair to casting from script to acting from accents to pace. Only Rickman stands out when not in pantomime mode. Its so cheesy mice queued for the premier. Oh I have a brother, oh dear one of the most naff lines in cinema, perhaps the poor delivery and shooting of the line. Freeman is weak, wooden. Costner not focused on character and more on Costner, he should have ived in the woods for a month... A shame its money badly spent like Ridley Scotts where casting accents acting and script let him down. But that film as jeopardy, tone and pace and some excellent acting. See more paul o @Paulo190408 Dec 9 Reasonable adaptation and a strong cast but, unfortunately, not a great film. See more Read all reviews

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