Robin Hood (movie)

Dowly · 12-19-09, 10:40 AM

Trailer for the new RB movie, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russel Crowe. Cant be a disappointment.

Skybird · 12-19-09, 10:56 AM

I wonder if Scott will ever realise this project he claims to have put his heart into, "The Forever War". More than 15 years he tried to buy the rights, and then he did so 2 or 3 years ago - and he doesn't get started. I mean the man is 70+ years of age and he does not become any younger... I wait for this project more than for any other movie he is planning (last time I read about him he was said to be engaged in almost one dozens films his company produces or that he even plans to direct himself in parts).

mookiemookie · 12-19-09, 11:37 AM

A Gladiator-type Robin Hood movie? I'm in! Looks great.

mengle · 12-19-09, 11:54 AM

the best robin hood movie was the one of Walt Disney

Weiss Pinguin · 12-19-09, 12:29 PM

Russell Crowe in Robin Hood? Count me in!

Sailor Steve · 12-19-09, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Cant be a disappointment.

Sure it can. Anything can be a disappointment. I hope to be pleasantly surprised, but I'll wait to see it before I say anything.

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Originally Posted by mengle

the best robin hood movie was the one of Walt Disney

I think the best Robin Hood movie was The Court Jester, with Danny Kaye. My personal favorite is still the TV series Robin Of Sherwood.

Stealth Hunter · 12-19-09, 04:13 PM

So basically it is in fact Gladiator II. Hundreds of years have passed, Maximus has forgotten his past, and has rooted his new life in the Dark Ages to kill the English- like Mel Gibson (twice, Braveheart and the Patriot).

Skybird · 12-19-09, 06:15 PM

I hope they let do him the cutting. Consider Kingdom of Heaven - initially a lousy cut by demand of the producer and the investors, the cinema version flopped, the story was too crippled - and the audience took note of that. Later came the director'S cut - and it was a completely new movie, much improved in content, complexity and length, and one of the most impressive movies I have ever seen, and critics of the origianl release that they had buried it, now became enthusiastic. Or take Gladiator: while the release version already was very good, the director's cut also turned it into a new movie that again was so very much better.

If you have picked a director to compose and arrange the story telling - don't interfere with him anymore. In case of Scott, chances are - and his record shows - that he simply knows better how to arrange the plot of his story. Doing the cutting is not the job of either the producer or the investors.

Dowly · 12-19-09, 06:18 PM

I was fortunate enough to not see the release version of the Kingdom of Heaven, but instead I got my hands straight on to the director's cut. Awesome movie.

And on another hand, I dont think I've ever seen the director's cut of the Gladiator.

Blacklight · 12-19-09, 09:17 PM

Hollywood CAN screw this up and I'm expecting them to. Remember the Kevin Costner Robin Hood ?

It seems that whenever Hollywood gets a hold of something famous or classic , they almost ALWAYS completely screw it up somehow.

We still havn't gotten a proper "War Of The Worlds" yet after three tries and there are LOTS of other examples.

What I would like to see is Hollywood taking something famous, and classic, and taking the gamble that the film watchers are actually INTELLIGENT rather than dumbing everything down or tossing in all the crazy special effects for the attention deficite dissordered.

GoldenRivet · 12-20-09, 12:43 AM

as long as Kevin Costner doesnt charm the chastity belt off some chick in this one - it should be good.

kiwi_2005 · 12-20-09, 12:51 AM

Ridley Scott - Yes!!!

Russel Crowe - No

It will be a flop cause of Crowe, dont get me wrong i loved his acting in Gladiator, 3:10 Yuma and State of play to name a few. But running around as a poncy Robin Hood with a bow helping the poor. I wont stop laughing!

Mel Gibson played William Wallace in Braveheart well i think he should act the part of Robin Hood.

Sailor Steve · 12-20-09, 02:11 AM

He called the greatest archers to a tavern on the green;
They vowed to help the people of the King.
They handled every problem 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!

12-20-09, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

Ridley Scott - Yes!!!

Russel Crowe - No

It will be a flop cause of Crowe, dont get me wrong i loved his acting in Gladiator, 3:10 Yuma and State of play to name a few. But running around as a poncy Robin Hood with a bow helping the poor. I wont stop laughing!

Yep, it might be a laugh riot. It does seem like a typical Hollywood production so probably nothing to rave about.

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Mel Gibson played William Wallace in Braveheart well i think he should act the part of Robin Hood.

Gibson? A little too...maniacal perhaps? He could play a crazy Robin Hood.

Noticed that there's a Sherlock Holmes - movie coming out as well. I guess it's 'rehash the British tales' - time in Hollywood.

Castout · 12-20-09, 04:00 AM

Robin Hood in German is spelled Rotten Hoot.......

Why did they pick Russel Crowe when it's so obvious that Leonardo Dicaprio would be a better choice?? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why?

12-19-09, 10:40 AM	#1
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Robin Hood (movie) Trailer for the new RB movie, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russel Crowe. Cant be a disappointment.

12-19-09, 10:56 AM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I wonder if Scott will ever realise this project he claims to have put his heart into, "The Forever War". More than 15 years he tried to buy the rights, and then he did so 2 or 3 years ago - and he doesn't get started. I mean the man is 70+ years of age and he does not become any younger... I wait for this project more than for any other movie he is planning (last time I read about him he was said to be engaged in almost one dozens films his company produces or that he even plans to direct himself in parts). __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

12-19-09, 11:37 AM	#3
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	A Gladiator-type Robin Hood movie? I'm in! Looks great. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

12-19-09, 12:29 PM	#5
Weiss Pinguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 3,333 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	Russell Crowe in Robin Hood? Count me in! __________________

12-19-09, 06:15 PM	#8
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I hope they let do him the cutting. Consider Kingdom of Heaven - initially a lousy cut by demand of the producer and the investors, the cinema version flopped, the story was too crippled - and the audience took note of that. Later came the director'S cut - and it was a completely new movie, much improved in content, complexity and length, and one of the most impressive movies I have ever seen, and critics of the origianl release that they had buried it, now became enthusiastic. Or take Gladiator: while the release version already was very good, the director's cut also turned it into a new movie that again was so very much better. If you have picked a director to compose and arrange the story telling - don't interfere with him anymore. In case of Scott, chances are - and his record shows - that he simply knows better how to arrange the plot of his story. Doing the cutting is not the job of either the producer or the investors. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

12-19-09, 11:54 AM	#4
mengle Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium, mai 1940 Posts: 665 Downloads: 127 Uploads: 0	the best robin hood movie was the one of Walt Disney

12-19-09, 04:13 PM	#7
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	So basically it is in fact Gladiator II. Hundreds of years have passed, Maximus has forgotten his past, and has rooted his new life in the Dark Ages to kill the English- like Mel Gibson (twice, Braveheart and the Patriot).

12-19-09, 06:18 PM	#9
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I was fortunate enough to not see the release version of the Kingdom of Heaven, but instead I got my hands straight on to the director's cut. Awesome movie. And on another hand, I dont think I've ever seen the director's cut of the Gladiator.

12-19-09, 09:17 PM	#10
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	Hollywood CAN screw this up and I'm expecting them to. Remember the Kevin Costner Robin Hood ? It seems that whenever Hollywood gets a hold of something famous or classic , they almost ALWAYS completely screw it up somehow. We still havn't gotten a proper "War Of The Worlds" yet after three tries and there are LOTS of other examples. What I would like to see is Hollywood taking something famous, and classic, and taking the gamble that the film watchers are actually INTELLIGENT rather than dumbing everything down or tossing in all the crazy special effects for the attention deficite dissordered. __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

12-20-09, 12:43 AM	#11
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	as long as Kevin Costner doesnt charm the chastity belt off some chick in this one - it should be good. __________________

12-20-09, 12:51 AM	#12
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Ridley Scott - Yes!!! Russel Crowe - No It will be a flop cause of Crowe, dont get me wrong i loved his acting in Gladiator, 3:10 Yuma and State of play to name a few. But running around as a poncy Robin Hood with a bow helping the poor. I wont stop laughing! Mel Gibson played William Wallace in Braveheart well i think he should act the part of Robin Hood. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

12-20-09, 02:11 AM	#13
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	He called the greatest archers to a tavern on the green; They vowed to help the people of the King. They handled every problem 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! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

12-20-09, 04:00 AM	#15
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	Robin Hood in German is spelled Rotten Hoot....... Why did they pick Russel Crowe when it's so obvious that Leonardo Dicaprio would be a better choice?? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/