Robin Hood

2010  PG-13  ACTION  2h 20min

CAST— Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, William Hurt, Mark Strong, Mark Addy, Oscar Isaac, Danny Huston, Eileen Atkins, Max Von Sydow

MUSIC— Marc Streitenfeld  DIRECTOR— Ridley Scott

     Director Ridley Scott and star Russell Crowe join forces yet again to bring you a tale of adventure predating the familiar legend. Crowe plays Robin Longstride, an archer fighting King Richard’s crusade. When the king is killed in battle Robin and his crew split for home. En route they stumble upon an ambush in progress (French raiders attacking English soldiers) and Robin promises to grant a dying knight his final wish, that of visiting the house of his father in Nottingham and informing him of the knight’s demise. Upon arrival in Nottingham Robin delivers the news to the house of Loxley and meets the Lady Marian. Meanwhile, the king’s snotty brother John is made king and begins to tax the people to finance his whims. His realm faces devastation when his best friend turns traitor and strikes a deal with the French, leading an invasion army onto English shores. Robin and his partners in crime must join the cause and lead an army of their own against the French so that peace may reign. Heavy handed storytelling is offset by terrific action sequences that are sure to please. A superior addition to the legend. Unrated version also available.

OUR RATING— ***