Robin Hood?

We didn't see it when it was released and I don't recall reading any reviews, good or bad, of Ridley Scott's recent review of the Robin Hood legend starring Russell "Cobber" Crowe and Cate Blanchett. I picked up the DVD for £7 in Sainsbury's the other day and we watched it tonight.



It was entertaining enough, though at over two and a half hours it is one hell of a trailer. Scott is to be congratulated in that he has used the name to sell a story that is probably further removed from the myth that anything Kevin Costner ever imagined. Like Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, just enjoy the romp and pretend that it's not supposed to be a Robin Hood movie.

Loved the French landing craft.

ellefurtle rated it at about 21/2* stars. I'm inclined to agree.

In other televisual news, we are watching - and enjoying Castle season 2, which is a fine old tongue in cheek romp in the Lew Grade mould.

Edited to add:*Out of five for those who asked.

Robin Hood?

We didn't see it when it was released and I don't recall reading any reviews, good or bad, of Ridley Scott's recent review of the Robin Hood legend starring Russell "Cobber" Crowe and Cate Blanchett. I picked up the DVD for £7 in Sainsbury's the other day and we watched it tonight.



It was entertaining enough, though at over two and a half hours it is one hell of a trailer. Scott is to be congratulated in that he has used the name to sell a story that is probably further removed from the myth that anything Kevin Costner ever imagined. Like Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, just enjoy the romp and pretend that it's not supposed to be a Robin Hood movie.

Loved the French landing craft.

ellefurtle rated it at about 21/2* stars. I'm inclined to agree.

In other televisual news, we are watching - and enjoying Castle season 2, which is a fine old tongue in cheek romp in the Lew Grade mould.

Edited to add:*Out of five for those who asked.