There are dozens of movies that highlight the heroism of Robin Hood. Among the best are the famous adventure film of Kevin Reynolds, the main cartoon of Wolfgang Reiterman or the excellent black and white classic of Michael Curtis.
But the list is long and everyone is waiting for the favorites. So today, let’s focus specifically on a film dedicated to this medieval legend: Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood.
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Released in theaters in 2010, this action film does not focus on the adventures of this Parisian born in Sherwood Forest in England in the 13th century, as has been done before. Kevin ReynoldsBut in its beginnings. A way for viewers to find out how this legend became the “Prince of Thieves”.
Russell Crowe as the hero
And what could be more difficult than stepping into the shoes of Robin Hood, after Kevin Costner’s acclaimed performance in 1991. However, Russell Crowe brilliantly portrays this sword-wielding hero ten years after Gladiator.
And give life to this magnanimous bandit who steals from the rich to give to the poor, Russell Crowe applied to intensive physical training. He was forced to stretch his muscles, explore his character and the medieval period in England, as well as hunt barefoot in the forests of Australia for three months. Only this!
It should be said that the goal Ridley Scott It was clear, as screenwriter Brian Helgeland explains: “What interested me the most in humanizing the legend was that Ridley Scott wanted Robin to prioritize the myth.” This is success!
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