Comments on: Russell Crowe in ‘Robin Hood’: Dark, Violent and Very ‘Gladiator’

By: Scontz

Scontz — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:13:54 +0000

If you play the lighthearted trickster Robin then the bloody scenes would be that much more powerful. I’m afraid from watching a trailer that the ‘dark’ version of the Forested Hoodmahn has been waaaaaaaaay overplayed. Oy – wada shame.

By: Crowesbiggestfan22

Crowesbiggestfan22 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:48:46 +0000

From the moment I came across Russell Crowe in the Gladiator, I have been the biggest fan of his work since then. He’s one of the greatest actors EVER, and personifies what a real man should be about…..intellectual, passionate, intelligent, knows how to love, seeks perfection but knows how to settle for practicality as well, handsome, a good father, and a loving husband. Although I don’t know him personally, I have researched him and talked to those who know him. I am looking forward to Robin Hood, not only because Crowe and Scott are awesome story-tellers, but also because it gives me another chance to observe a craftsman at work.
For those of you that would argue, remember, each of us in entitled to their own opinion. I am counting down the days to see another Crowe masterpiece.

By: Shawn B.

Shawn B. — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:30:29 +0000

In defense of Roger, his job is to report on what he has learned about the film industry. He’s reporting what the word is on RH. This isn’t a film review.

I’m afraid I, too, have no interest in another Robin Hood story. It isn’t as if Ridley and Russell haven’t blown it before, remember A Good Year? Even American Gangster disappointed me when I think of how great that movie should have been. I will be shocked if RH earns back its costs – I mean really what kind of foreign BO can they expect on this outside of the UK?

Hey, Paul, thanks for your input but come on man what else are you going to say about a movie YOU worked on.

By: Nottinghamfan

Nottinghamfan — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:44:59 +0000

Paul uk, thanks for sharing. Boy oh boy, this movie is gonna be fantastic!

By: Barklet

Barklet — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:10:24 +0000

Spiderman vs the “darker, edgier Spiderman 3″ 90% Fresh verses 63%.

Or “Return to Oz” which was the “darker” sequel to the Wizard of Oz.

“Eh? Which ‘book’ is this?”

I am thinking of the Howard Pyle book, but even if you went back to the older ballads there is no support for this “darkier/edgier” nonsense.

But enjoy your Robin Hood and his Band of Morose, Conflicted Men.

By: Paul uk

Paul uk — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:16:10 +0000

Hey guys, worked on this film for 18 months, Trust me yr in for a hell of a ride. Ridley is a perfectionist, the guy doesnt stop. Yes he wasnt happy with the script, so he kept changing it untill it was right. Many directors i have worked with dont care to much about “the story” or script. most are too busy up their own ass. the sets are some of the biggest and elaborate ive ever worked on. most of that is down to Arthur Max (production designer). and Ridleys eye with the lens. you never really knew where he would shoot a scene next, so everything had to be dressed right, the whole 360 of the set. Robin Hood is folklore, nobody Knows what he looked like for heavens sake. And as for being dark, yes it is. dark n bloody. its just a different take, the right one in my opinion because its never been told like this. and about bloody time too…

By: Helga

Helga — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:34:07 +0000

Sherlock Holmes was never an action figure — but given Robert Downey Jr. and Guy Ritchie they made a box office success of that reinvention.

By: .....

..... — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:20:19 +0000

Why would he do this movie? I think he’s a great actor but Robin hood is played out. I might catch it on DVD but defo not at the movies. I think I would rather watch the cartoon version.

By: Nottinghamfan

Nottinghamfan — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:23:51 +0000

A dark and violent portrayal of Robin Hood is exactly what I want this character to be. Leave it to Sir Ridley and Crowe to make that happen. How I love the idea of Cate B. as Lady Marion. If you guys don’t like it, then shut your eyes and don’t bother. Can’t wait! Woohoo!!

By: VQTP

VQTP — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:27:15 +0000

Pre-judging here are we? OK. Pre-judging the talent of Ridley and Crowe as both being superb in their fields, I say this will be an intriguing film.

Robin Hood is whoever the creator of the piece decides. He isn’t *suppose* to be anything. He is a folklore hero and anyone is entitled to portray any take on him that they want. That’s called creative freedom.

However, I will wait until I see it (gladly) with my own eyes before making blanket and very typically uninformed statements. Not your *thing* to try new *things*?…then by all means stay away from the theater.