Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Name: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance
Released: June 14, 1991
Duration: 143 min
Rating: 51
Cast: Alan Rickman, Brian Blessed, Christian Slater, Geraldine McEwan, Kevin Costner

1991

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Warner Bros. | Release Date: June 14, 1991 | PG-13

Starring: Alan Rickman, Brian Blessed, Christian Slater, Geraldine McEwan, Kevin Costner, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael McShane, Michael Wincott, Morgan Freeman, Nick Brimble

Summary: When Robin and his Moorish companion come to England and the tyranny of the Sheriff of Nottingham, he decides to fight back as an outlaw.

Director: Kevin Reynolds

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 143 min

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The Guardian Lanre Bakare

Dodgy history and dodgier accents, but Kevin Costner's medieval romp still has some magic – and shouldn't be judged on the weakness of its imitators. Read full review

John Hartl

Despite the miscasting of the central role and quite a lot of lackluster dialogue, the story proves again to be almost foolproof. The fight sequences are explosive, the physical production is impressive, and the supporting performances are full of juice. Read full review

David Ansen

You cheer the good guys, gasp at the cliffhangers, hiss the villains and leave the theater with an old-fashioned sense of satisfaction. It may not be great filmmaking -- it's certainly not for purists -- but it's definitely good fun. [24 June 1991, p.60]

Jeremy Conrad

Not exactly Errol Flynn, but not the embarrassment that was Disney's Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves is a fun popcorn flick take on the centuries-old legend. And hey, it does have a great cameo by a former Robin Hood as the best King Richard ever. Read full review

Hal Hinson

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves has pomp and scale; what it lacks is something essential -- a sense of Once Upon a Time wonder, the exultant, heady thrill of legend. Read full review

Rick Groen

Between the swash and the buckle, Reynolds comes up completely dry - the connecting scenes lack any rhythm or pace. And Costner looks every bit as uncomfortable as he sounds - the British actors, especially Rickman, blow him off the screen. [24 June 1991]

Staff (Not Credited)

Kevin Costner’s Robin Hood is a Robin of wood. Murky and uninspired, this $50 million rendition bears evidence of the rushed and unpleasant production circumstances that were much reported upon. Read full review

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gjmoss1

Jul 12, 2018

Great to catch up with this film 27 years later.Still worth a look in 2018.It is a mixed bag in terms of cast but freeman does a great job.

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Pan_Krytyk

Sep 29, 2021

To jest najlepszy film z serii o Robin Hoodzie jaki powstał ever. Możecie go negować itd. Ja i tak będę go lubił.

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SpacemanGary

Feb 26, 2020

Everything I do, I do it for this movie. 1991 is my favorite year for movies - T2, what about bob, hook, bill and teds bogus journy, boyz in the hoodz, turtles 2, don't tell mom the babysitters dead, defending your life. That year in movies defined my childhood

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FilipeNeto

Jan 29, 2021

Medieval-themed films are lovely, but rarely meet the minimum requirements of historical rigor, preferring to create a false idea of what the Middle Ages were like and how people behaved. This film is no exception, so if you want a film more historically respectful please look for anotherMedieval-themed films are lovely, but rarely meet the minimum requirements of historical rigor, preferring to create a false idea of what the Middle Ages were like and how people behaved. This film is no exception, so if you want a film more historically respectful please look for another option. If your intention is just to have some fun, go ahead.

In fact, this film is a typical medieval blockbuster of entertainment, full of sword fights, epic rescues and a lady waiting to be saved. Inspired by the classic legends of Robin Hood, they tell a story invented around the characters we already know.

According to the script, Robin is the son of an English nobleman who traveled with his king on the Third Crusade, becoming a prisoner of Muslims. After escaping, with the help of a companion in arms, he is saved by that companion, who dies next. From there, accompanied by a Moor who becomes his bodyguard, he returns to England to find his home burned down, his father murdered and his lands taken by the violent, unjust and diabolical Sheriff of Nottingham. From there, marked as an outcast, he will join the bandits of the forest and devote his life to avenging his father by fighting the Sheriff, and also to protecting Lady Marion, the sister of the man who died to save him.

This film was made during the golden age of Kevin Costner's career. He had just been successful in "Dances With Wolves" the previous year, and will reach the top of his career the following year, with "Bodyguard". And in this film he does everything he has to do: to shine, be the hero, save the day and fight against evil, embodied by Allan Rickman, another great actor who excels in his task of being worthy of our hatred, playing his character in a sinisterly funny way. I'm sure he was having fun with it. In addition to them, we have an excellent interpretation of Morgan Freeman, with touches of humor. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio is very boring and would never be my choice to play such a character, as she is unable to create any emotional depth or to have some chemistry with Costner. Christian Slater is annoying and serves almost nothing. Geraldine McEwan, Michael McShane and Nick Brimble are good at supporting roles, having little to do.

As I have already mentioned, the film has nothing to do with the Middle Ages. It's just a modern film, with characters with very modern attitudes, but who dress like people from the Middle Ages. After all, this was already predictable in a film of this kind, where creative freedom weighs more than historical rigor. So, we have elements, some weapons, clothing and props from the 14th century in a film that is supposedly set at the time of the Third Crusade, in the 12th century. Incredible, they had time machines?! Nah, just a screenwriter deaf to the warnings of a good historical advisor. For this reason, I give a median note to the props, scenery and wardrobe: they may be beautiful, but they are out of place and out of season. The cinematography, however, is quite good and the soundtrack is memorable.… Expand

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popdod

Mar 22, 2020

Kevin Costner seems to not even be trying, his acting is monotone and dull, doesn't even attempt an English accent. The other characters were interesting and casted well. The movie itself feels small, like without the film look, bombastic classical music soundtrack, and celebrity cast, itKevin Costner seems to not even be trying, his acting is monotone and dull, doesn't even attempt an English accent. The other characters were interesting and casted well. The movie itself feels small, like without the film look, bombastic classical music soundtrack, and celebrity cast, it would seem like a TV movie or syndicated fantasy drama series. It would have benefitted from more sets, using more locations, hiring more extras to make everything seem more real and alive. It's not a complete dud though, I recommend it if you're into films set in that general era (middle ages / medieval) and are looking for another one.… Expand

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Voodoo123

Dec 3, 2022

90's nostalgia, terrible accents, quirky camera work, questionable costumes and dialogue aside - it's clear this was a labour of love for the cast and crew which still shines through the messy choreography, plot, direction and editing.

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Broyax

Nov 27, 2018

Ah Robin des bois ! quand est-ce qu'ils vont arrêter de nous les briser avec cette histoire à la con !?... même que y en a encore un qui sort cette année ou qui est déjà sorti... rien qu'à voir l'affiche, ça sent déjà la poubelle.

Donc le Robin du fion avec Kevin Costner, acteur tout-à-faitAh Robin des bois ! quand est-ce qu'ils vont arrêter de nous les briser avec cette histoire à la con !?... même que y en a encore un qui sort cette année ou qui est déjà sorti... rien qu'à voir l'affiche, ça sent déjà la poubelle.

Donc le Robin du fion avec Kevin Costner, acteur tout-à-fait sympathique s'il en est et même Alan Rickman le méchant de Die Hard, caricatural à souhait évidemment : ça doit être une sorte de blague d'initiés, non ?... mais où est passé le Bruce du coup ? avec son petit sourire en coin, il aurait fait un tabac. Et quelques jokes dont il a le secret.

Mièvre, naïf et stupide, ce Robin reste en tout cas fidèle à sa réputation de cave. Il revient de croisade où il a croisé beaucoup de Croisés, je crois. Qui l'eut cru ? et il croise "Petit Jean" et sa bande de malfrats de la forêt. Et même qu'il ramène avec lui en Angleterre un Noir qui fait le Maure en la personne d'un Morgan Freeman presque jeunot (!) qui déroule son petit tapis à heures fixes.

Bon, vous me direz que la crédibilité -à défaut de gros mots comme le "réalisme"- n'a rien à faire dans ce conte suranné à la petite semaine mais tout de même... Le film en plus d'être idiot se traîne aussi en longueur et reste aussi terne qu'un épisode de l'inspecteur Derrick, le ridicule en plus. Allez, on ouvre la poubelle, y a encore de la place.… Expand

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