Robin O'Hood...

[SteamWake]

Russell Crowe :haha: nuff said :haha::har:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/cannes-film-festival/7722394/Russell-Crowe-cuts-BBC-interview-short-over-suggestion-his-accent-in-Robin-Hood-sounds-Irish.html

[Sailor Steve]

Haven't seen it yet, but the scene in the trailer with the wooden oar-powered Higgins LCPs (including drop ramps) had me laughing.

[frau kaleun]

Yeah, cuz when I get in the theater and I'm watching Russell Crowe ride around all suited up like a scruffy medieval knight making fools and mincemeat of assorted evildoers using a wide variety of antiquated small weaponry, if he opens his mouth and the accent doesn't sound exactly like the real Robin Hood, I'm telling you, screw that, I'm outta there.

Only, you know, NOT. :O:

[AVGWarhawk]

:har: Frau! If he is not wearing green tights then, then, then....I don't know. :stare:

[SteamWake]

The many faces of Robin Hood...

I'm sure Frau will enjoy this !

http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2010/05/13/best-worst-robin-hoods/?test=faces#slide=1

[frau kaleun]

A couple of those I didn't even know existed.

I do object to them giving a Miss to Shrek's Monsieur Hood, since everything in that movie is a full-on Hit IMO.

The only one I'm really familiar with is the Errol Flynn version, having seen that movie many times from early childhood on.

Still scratching my head over Kevin Costner. Makes about as much sense to me as Richard Gere as Lancelot in whatever that movie was. (First Knight? Ugh, the title alone sucks.) Some actors just don't work in period pieces, period.

[Jimbuna]

:har: Frau! If he is not wearing green tights then, then, then....I don't know. :stare:

I bet he's wearing the old......sheepskin :O:

[AVGWarhawk]

:haha: Funny part is does it really matter what Crowe voice sounds like? I mean really, in Gladiator he did not sound Spanish to me yet know one said anything. It is nit picking....

[frau kaleun]

:haha: Funny part is does it really matter what Crowe voice sounds like? I mean really, in Gladiator he did not sound Spanish to me yet know one said anything. It is nit picking....

Don't be silly, everyone knows that in Roman times people all spoke with English accents. Just watch I, Claudius if you don't believe me.

[AVGWarhawk]

I think I will watch Gluteus Maximus instead. :D They speak a much different language. :o

[Sailor Steve]

A couple of those I didn't even know existed.
They left out Douglas Fairbanks Sr's silent version (I own a copy and it alternates between powerful and silly), and Jason Connery (Sean's son and Michael Praed's successor in the wonderful '80s Robin Of Sherwood).

[frau kaleun]

I think I will watch Gluteus Maximus instead. :D They speak a much different language. :o

Et tu, Boo-tay?

[Sailor Steve]

Don't be silly, everyone knows that in Roman times people all spoke with English accents. Just watch I, Claudius if you don't believe me.
Ah, the Italian court! What better place to court Italians?

[TLAM Strike]

I think I will watch Gluteus Maximus instead...

Gluteus Maximus isn't he related to Sillius Soddus, and Biggus Dickus? :hmmm:

:DL

[Sailor Steve]

Gluteus Maximus isn't he related to Sillius Soddus, and Biggus Dickus? :hmmm:

:DL
Guteuth Maximuth, Thilliuth Thodduth, and Bigguth Dickuth.

Get the accent right.:O:

[frau kaleun]

They left out Douglas Fairbanks Sr's silent version (I own a copy and it alternates between powerful and silly), and Jason Connery (Sean's son and Michael Praed's successor in the wonderful '80s Robin Of Sherwood).

I thought there had to have been a least one silent version, too much of a classic story not to have been filmed early on. And Fairbanks certainly would've been the man for it.

Wondered where Sean's boy was too since I was pretty sure he'd been cast in the role at some point. I guess since they included the series they figured they covered it.

[Jimbuna]

Well its just been reported on the 6 o'clock radio news that he walked out of an interview today when asked why he gave Robin Hood an 'Irish' accent :DL

[frau kaleun]

Well its just been reported on the 6 o'clock radio news that he walked out of an interview today when asked why he gave Robin Hood an 'Irish' accent :DL

Ya, that's the story linked to in post #1. :D

[AVGWarhawk]

I'm surprised the Irish are not up in arms...after all, there is a claim that Robin Hood by Crowe sounds Irish and Robin Hood was after all a criminal as he stole from the rich and gave to the poor which really was a cover up but I would think the Irish would see this as some sort of racial modern day profiling that is highly opposite political correctness and run on sentences like I have here.

I will see this movie no matter if Crowe sounds Irish or not. I will drink Irish whiskey before I go. :up:

[Jimbuna]

Not seen it yet but looking forward to it.

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/9501/liarrv1ed9.gif

[Sailor Steve]

Of course there's no real evidence that any such person ever lived, and the earliest tale that mentions a king says "Our good King Edward", presumably Edward I Longshanks, John's grandson, and the earliest mentioned town is not Nottingham and the earliest mentioned forest is not Sherwood, but still...

[kiwi_2005]

Well one good thing about the movie is l like Crowe's haircut :oops:

[frau kaleun]

Of course there's no real evidence that any such person ever lived, and the earliest tale that mentions a king says "Our good King Edward", presumably Edward I Longshanks, John's grandson, and the earliest mentioned town is not Nottingham and the earliest mentioned forest is not Sherwood, but still...

Every party needs a pooper. :stare:

:O:

[Jimbuna]

Robin Hood...driving into battle :DL

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/9736/russellcrowerobinhoodse.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/i/russellcrowerobinhoodse.jpg/)

[ajrimmer42]

Robin Hood...driving into battle :DL

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/9736/russellcrowerobinhoodse.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/i/russellcrowerobinhoodse.jpg/)

With Sgt. Malarkey! lol

I'm sure technically, Robin Hood should have a Sheffield accent, he is after all Lord of Locksley, which is now a suburb of Sheffield.

[Jimbuna]

I'm imply wondering who would have been Friar Tuck :O:

[Sailor Steve]

Every party needs a pooper. :stare:

:O:
Glad to oblige.:D

I once knew a guy who claimed his family tree proved he was a direct descendent of King Arthur.
:rotfl2:

I'm sure technically, Robin Hood should have a Sheffield accent, he is after all Lord of Locksley, which is now a suburb of Sheffield.
Actually Locksley doesn't enter into the tales until more that one hundred years after 'Piers Plowman'. It's another add-on.

[GoldenRivet]

enlighten me.




why would it be a problem if he showed a hint of an Irish accent?

something political?

[Jimbuna]

Glad to oblige.:D

I once knew a guy who claimed his family tree proved he was a direct descendent of King Arthur.
:rotfl2:


Actually Locksley doesn't enter into the tales until more that one hundred years after 'Piers Plowman'. It's another add-on.

Don't believe every book you read....allow us a little political licence :zzz:

[Sailor Steve]

Don't believe every book you read....allow us a little political licence :zzz:
Did I read that right, or did you mean poetical license? Fine either way.:sunny:

As far as books go, this one does a deep exploration of all the earliest tales, and looks at the times during which they were written. Not every book, no, but I'll believe this one before I trust any claims from two hundred years later.
http://www.amazon.com/Robin-Hood-James-Clarke-Holt/dp/0500275416/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_2

[Jimbuna]

Did I read that right, or did you mean poetical license? Fine either way.:sunny:

As far as books go, this one does a deep exploration of all the earliest tales, and looks at the times during which they were written. Not every book, no, but I'll believe this one before I trust any claims from two hundred years later.
http://www.amazon.com/Robin-Hood-James-Clarke-Holt/dp/0500275416/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_2

LOL :DL

We Brits know what really happened.....

Robin Hood lay dying, and all the faithful gathered round.

With his weak and fading breath, Robin asked Marion to bring him the best arrow from the quiver beside his bed, and then asked Little John to bring him his bow.

He put the arrow to the bow and aimed through the open window into the generous green sward of Sherwood Forest beyond which he loved so much.

He asked of Friar Tuck, "Promise me that wherever the arrow falls, there you will bury me."

And when Tuck had sworn, Robin Hood demanded the same of the others.

Then with his last strength he drew on The bow and let the arrow fly.

And then he died, smiling.

And next day, they did as they had promised, they buried Robin Hood....... on top of his wardrobe.

:03:

[Sailor Steve]

:rotfl2:

Didn't see that one coming!:rock:

[Platapus]

Dennis Moore, Dennis Moore
Galloping through the sward
Dennis Moore, Dennis Moore
And his horse Concorde
He steals from the rich
And gives to the poor
Mr. Moore, Mr. Moore, Mr. Moore

Dennis Moore, Dennis Moore
Riding through the night
Soon every lupin in the land
Will be in his mighty hand
He steals them from the rich
And gives them to the poor
Mr. Moore, Mr. Moore, Mr. Moore

Dennis Moore, Dennis Moore
Dum dum dum the night
Dennis Moore, Dennis Moore
Dum de dum dum plight
He steals dum dum dum
And dum dum dum dee
Dennis dum, Dennis dee, dum dum dum

Dennis Moore, Dennis Moore
Riding through the woods
Dennis Moore, Dennis Moore
With his bag of things
He gives to the poor
And he takes from the rich
Dennis Moore, Dennis Moore, Dennis Moore

Dennis Moore, Dennis Moore
Riding through the land
Dennis Moore, Dennis Moore
Without a merry band
He steals from the poor
And gives to the rich
Stupid bitch :D

[Sailor Steve]

The original:

Robin Hood, Robin Hood, riding through the glen
Robin Hood, Robin Hood, with his band of men
Feared by the bad, loved by the good
Robin Hood, Robin Hood, Robin Hood

He called the greatest archers to a tavern on the green
They vowed to help the people of the king
They handled all the troubles on the English country scene
And still found plenty of time to sing

Robin Hood, Robin Hood, riding through the glen
Robin Hood, Robin Hood, with his band of men
Feared by the bad, loved by the good
Robin Hood, Robin Hood, Robin Hood

He came to Sherwood Forest with a feather in his cap
A fighter never looking for a fight
His bow was always ready, and he kept his arrows sharp.
He used them to fight for what was right

Robin Hood, Robin Hood, riding through the glen
Robin Hood, Robin Hood, with his band of men
Feared by the bad, loved by the good
Robin Hood, Robin Hood, Robin Hood

With Friar Tuck and Little John they had a roguish look,
They did the deed the others wouldn't dare.
He captured all the money that the evil sheriff took,
And rescued many a lady fair

Robin Hood, Robin Hood, riding through the glen
Robin Hood, Robin Hood, with his band of men
Feared by the bad, loved by the good
Robin Hood, Robin Hood, Robin Hood

To cheating and corruption, he would never, never yield
And danger was his breakfast ev'ry day
The cobler in the hamlet and the farmer in the field
Were always helping him get away

Robin Hood, Robin Hood, riding through the glen
Robin Hood, Robin Hood, with his band of men
Feared by the bad, loved by the good
Robin Hood, Robin Hood, Robin Hood

He rode up to the palace and was cheered by ev'ryone
His Lady Marian threw him a rose
The King of England knighted him the Earl Of Huntingdon
And that's the way that the legend goes

Robin Hood, Robin Hood, riding through the glen
Robin Hood, Robin Hood, with his band of men
Feared by the bad, loved by the good
Robin Hood, Robin Hood, Robin Hood

[Jimbuna]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w7ALMIUy74

[Platapus]

We're men 
 We're men in tights 
 We roam around the forest looking for fights


 We're men 
 We're men in tights 
 We rob from the rich and give to the poor 
 That's right! 
 We may look like sissies 
 But watch what you say 
 Or else we'll put out your lights


 We're men 
 We're men in tights 
 Always on guard 
 Defending the people's rights


 We're men 
 Manly men! 
 We're men in tights 
 Yes! 
 We roam around the forest looking for fights


 We're men 
 We're men in tights 
 We rob from the rich and give to the poor 
 That's right! 
 We may look like pansies 
 But don't get us wrong 
 Or else we'll put out your lights


 We're men 
 We're men in tights 
 *Tight tights* 
 Always on guard 
 Defending the people's rights 
 When you're in a fix 
 Just call for the men in tights 
 We're butch! :D

[Jimbuna]

LOL :DL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc1am3KyYgA

[nikimcbee]

We're men 
 We're men in tights 
 We roam around the forest looking for fights


 We're men 
 We're men in tights 
 We rob from the rich and give to the poor 
 That's right! 
 We may look like sissies 
 But watch what you say 
 Or else we'll put out your lights


 We're men 
 We're men in tights 
 Always on guard 
 Defending the people's rights


 We're men 
 Manly men! 
 We're men in tights 
 Yes! 
 We roam around the forest looking for fights


 We're men 
 We're men in tights 
 We rob from the rich and give to the poor 
 That's right! 
 We may look like pansies 
 But don't get us wrong 
 Or else we'll put out your lights


 We're men 
 We're men in tights 
 *Tight tights* 
 Always on guard 
 Defending the people's rights 
 When you're in a fix 
 Just call for the men in tights 
 We're butch! :D

poor Steed, can never get a brake:haha:

[Jimbuna]

poor Steed, can never get a brake:haha:

LOL :DL

[SteamWake]

LOL :DL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc1am3KyYgA

Havent seen that scene in a long time...

Funny funny stuff.. :yeah:

[Sailor Steve]

poor Steed, can never get a brake:haha:
What, he can't stop or something?

[nikimcbee]

enlighten me.




why would it be a problem if he showed a hint of an Irish accent?

something political?

Did you hear the interview that pissed off Crowe?:haha: So what accent were you going for?

Crowe: Italian, I guess I #$%^#^% missed it.:har::har::har::har:

[Jimbuna]

Did you hear the interview that pissed off Crowe?:haha: So what accent were you going for?

Crowe: Italian, I guess I #$%^#^% missed it.:har::har::har::har:

LOL :DL

[Tchocky]

We're sick to death of bloody Lupins!

[Jimbuna]

Monty Python-Lupins

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbtVaTWs6II

[nikimcbee]

:DWhat, he can't stop or something?

He's trapped in a round-about:D.

[Jimbuna]

Havent seen that scene in a long time...

Funny funny stuff.. :yeah:

The blind guy in front centre simply cracks me up :haha: