the white drew carey Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 (edited) I just saw a trailer for the new Robin Hood film, and noticed that they show a beach invasion with oar-driven Higgins boats. WTF? Why does Ridley Scott keep stooping so low? Anyhow, who's interested in this flick, Aye or Nay? Edited May 11, 2010 by the white drew carey Quote
areaseven Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 Meh. Cary Elwes will always be the best Robin Hood. Quote
Vepariga Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 I Ignore the Nay-sayers, the movie looks awesome,im a sucker for battles and ridley delivers. plus its good to see a robin hood story that hasnt really been touched on in film before,as a archer in the crusades, so im all for it. Quote
myk Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 I dunno. The idea of dramatizing a figure of folklore and fairytales, trying to make it seem sweeping and epic like the Crusades that were happening at the same time as the Robin Hood story seems silly to me. I mean what's next? An epic, monumentous, action filled, all-star cast in a film about the tooth fairy or maybe the Easter Bunny? I guess we've run out of ideas, for sure... Quote
eugimon Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 I dunno. The idea of dramatizing a figure of folklore and fairytales, trying to make it seem sweeping and epic like the Crusades that were happening at the same time as the Robin Hood story seems silly to me. I mean what's next? An epic, monumentous, action filled, all-star cast in a film about the tooth fairy or maybe the Easter Bunny? I guess we've run out of ideas, for sure... that's pretty much a staple of film making. 10 Commandments, Spartacus, Excalibur, etc etc. It's hardly new Quote
eriku Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 It stars Russell Crowe, so already I know I would hate it. On the plus side it wont have any Bryan Adams in it. Quote
Roy Focker Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 I just saw a trailer for the new Robin Hood film, and noticed that they show a beach invasion with oar-driven Higgins boats. WTF? Am I suppose to have knowledge of boats? This is Macross World there hasn't been a VF-Diggy yet. Quote
Funkenstein Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 Yeah, Im pretty sure no one did amphibious assaults during the Crusades. Quote
eugimon Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 Yeah, Im pretty sure no one did amphibious assaults during the Crusades. Actually, they did. http://tenthmedieval.wordpress.com/2010/02/14/knight-landing-ships/ Quote
Funkenstein Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 Alright, so they did. But they didnt have Russel Crowe's faux accent and phone throwing antics. Quote
Gubaba Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 On Mother's Day, my Mom made me promise to take her to see this next weekend (because she's pretty sure none of her friends want to). So...whether it sucks or not, I guess I'll know for sure by Sunday... Quote
Ghost Train Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 On Mother's Day, my Mom made me promise to take her to see this next weekend (because she's pretty sure none of her friends want to). So...whether it sucks or not, I guess I'll know for sure by Sunday... Your mom has very un-lady-like tastes . A few years back mine asked me to take her to see Dawn of the Dead. Quote
Gubaba Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 Your mom has very un-lady-like tastes . A few years back mine asked me to take her to see Dawn of the Dead. My Mom is deeply in love with Russell Crowe. Quote
Keith Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 It stars Russell Crowe, so already I know I would hate it. On the plus side it wont have any Bryan Adams in it. i declare him an OUTLAW!? Quote
Scream Man Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 I guss I'll end up seeing it, and I loved me some Gladiator, but I'm not super excited for it. i cant put my finger on why honestly... Quote
kanedaestes Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 I think he is too old and I feel that it just doesn't do Robin Hood justice. Kind of like Clive Owen's King Arthur. While doing a realistic take on things is great and all, I prefer my myths and legends better. And yes Cary Elwes and Errol Flynn were the best. Quote
Uxi Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 Meh. I liked the idea when it was supposed to be "Nottingham" (from the Sheriff's perspective). Once Crowe got attached and it become another Robin Hood movie, I was out. Maybe I'll catch it on Blu-ray. Quote
areaseven Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 Like I said earlier, no one can compare to Cary Elwes. Sure, Russell Crowe is too old to be Robin Hood, but would you rather have Kevin Costner? Quote
Vostok 7 Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 (edited) I guss I'll end up seeing it, and I loved me some Gladiator, but I'm not super excited for it. i cant put my finger on why honestly... That's because it's pretty much "Gladiator is Robin Hood in The Battle of Troy". Edited May 12, 2010 by Vostok 7 Quote
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 (edited) For me Errol Flynn still holds the title belt for best Robin Hood. Edited May 12, 2010 by Lonely Soldier Boy Quote
Keith Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 (edited) Wait a minute, is the dude who played the bad guy in "Men in Tights" the bad guy in this one? Ah, never mind, it's the bad guy from Princess Bride. Edited May 12, 2010 by Keith Quote
areaseven Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 For me Errol Flynn still holds the title belt for best Robin Hood. Close, but no cigar. "Because, unlike some other Robin Hoods, I can speak with an English accent." - Cary Elwes Quote
Twoducks Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 Meh. I liked the idea when it was supposed to be "Nottingham" (from the Sheriff's perspective). Now THAT sounded interesting. Quote
Einherjar Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 (edited) "Because, unlike some other Robin Hoods, I can speak with an English accent." - Cary Elwes Geez, did anyone in Hollywood not pay attention to this? BBC did recently, but their version went over the top even for Robin Hood by the end of it. Edited May 12, 2010 by Einherjar Quote
areaseven Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 Geez, did anyone in Hollywood not pay attention to this? BBC did recently, but their version went over the top even for Robin Hood by the end of it. Dude, does Hollywood pay attention at all? Quote
the white drew carey Posted May 12, 2010 Author Posted May 12, 2010 Dude, does Hollywood pay attention at all? I think that kind of sums it all up. Quote
Keith Posted May 13, 2010 Posted May 13, 2010 (edited) Robin Hood sucks. If only we knew what you were interested in... Edited May 13, 2010 by Keith Quote
EXO Posted May 13, 2010 Posted May 13, 2010 Love Ridley... big fan of Curmudgeon Phone hurler... Brian Helgeland is a great writer... no interest in this movie. Original Sherrif of Nottingham concept sounded more interesting. Quote
areaseven Posted May 15, 2010 Posted May 15, 2010 Spill.com hates this movie: Average Rating: Some Ol' Bullsh!t Quote
Noriko Takaya Posted May 15, 2010 Posted May 15, 2010 If only we knew what you were interested in... Well, I feel that this character has been done to death and really, who cares? Now, if they made Robin Hood to where they modernized it, say he is a veteran of the Iraqi war who comes home to find his "Hood" taken over by the local drug cartel, where they put a hit out on him because he iced one of the cartel's muscle guys for selling bad crack to his sister who died from it, and the Sheriff is taking bribe money to look the other way and is actually using his influence to help the criminals hunt Robin down, and massive death and mayhem occurs, then maybe I'll go see it. Quote
Marzan Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 Spill.com hates this movie: Average Rating: Some Ol' Bullsh!t Watched the film yesterday and it is pretty bad. Worst Ridley Scott film I've ever seen. Quote
Noriko Takaya Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 Watched the film yesterday and it is pretty bad. Worst Ridley Scott film I've ever seen. Sucker! Quote
Agent ONE Posted May 19, 2010 Posted May 19, 2010 I don't like the concept of Robin Hood. Back in the day, when poor people were being exploited, there was a reason to stick it to the man, but now this message is a bad one. It makes it a crime to be successful. Quote
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