Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

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.

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PG-13, 2 hrs. 23 min.

Directed by: Kevin Reynolds

Release Date: June 14, 1991

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DVD Release Date: September 30, 1997

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  • September 25, 2009
    Massively overrated at the time, I always wanted Alan Rickman to kill Kevin Costner in the end.
  • July 1, 2009
    In its time this was huge, I don't know why, I never liked it. Its very bad and very inaccurate. Costner is laughable as Hood and Rickman, although funny, is waaay too pantomime, the whole cast is poor really, and the action and look is very obviously on sets. The title song from...( read more) Bryan Adams is the only thing thats any good.
  • February 9, 2009
    I love the interaction between Costner's Robin Hood and Freeman's Muslim friend. The culture clash between Christian and Muslim back in this time period is a good concept, though probably not historically likely to happen in this way. It is because of the Muslim world that many...( read more) philosophical and mechanical writings of the ancient world survived. The Muslims were more technically and intellectually advanced at the time. It is an interesting way to look at the story from a more political religious angle rather than the traditional mythical fantasy romance angle.

    The romance is there, but it develops in a more rough environment, not so tender and heartwarming. Mastrantonio does alright in the romantic lead. But this story is more about clever booby traps, flaming arrows, and swords.

    I've read Rickman turned down the role of The Sheriff several times until he was told he could have more freedom in the role. Well, he takes that freedom and runs with it. He plays one crazy twisted Sheriff. But it gets a little over the top for me when he's trying to rape/consummate/honeymoon with Maid Marian on the floor of the chapel while the priest is still finishing the rushed wedding ceremony. Ugh?!

    The scenery is good and costuming believable (without the green tights) for setting the period. There are good supporting performances by all, especially from Robin's Merry Men. There are several moments that this movie has in common with Costner's Dances with Wolves from the year before, but overall there are enough differences to keep me entertained.
  • October 19, 2008
    The perfect Robin Hood adventure, taking all the bits and pieces the story needs, with the classic river staff fight, the splinting an arrow with an arrow, a certain Sean Connery in a King Lionheart cameo, a fantastic villain in the shape of Alan Rickman, Morgan Freeman as a side...( read more)kick, a wonderful soundtrack and a good sense of humor. The pace and timing is good, the acting too, it's exciting, funny and entertaining. In short, the perfect popcorn movie. Half a star extra for all the nice memories I connect with this film.
  • June 17, 2008
    I know what's wrong with this movie and I like it anyway. It is not profound, or magically romantic or epic. What it is is fun to watch and has enough funny dialogue to carry it out from the dreck pile. I would have cast someone else as Robin Hood and Marion, but everyone else wa...( read more)s not half bad. I prefer Mel Brooks' parody, but that's just me being cynical.
  • November 4, 2009
    Me gusta la movie. Es de mis preferidas.
  • October 25, 2009
    so good! i loved it!
  • October 24, 2009
    Good show maybe the underdogs of the world may have a chance if they worked at acheiving a change for the better.
  • October 20, 2009
    Kevin costner is a very underrated actor and not appreciated enough when he does films like this one!
  • October 17, 2009
    sucked and i dont dig the star

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  • nechtjar
    April 7, 2009
    The storyline is very good and base on 1 of my favorite heroes of all time. (EVERYTHING I DO) I DO IT FOR YOU is composed by bryan adams
  • HungryLumberjack
    July 19, 2008
    Agreed, Alan Rickman makes one of the best bad guys of all time. Costner did well too though.

    Favorite line ever though has to go to Duncan and Azeem

    "Curse those Moors and Saracens. If it wasn't for their ungodly ways, master Robin would never have left. What manner of name is Azeem? Scottish, Cornish?" - Duncan

    "Moorish" - Azeem
  • wolverinespussycat
    April 16, 2008
    Wtf? Alan rickman was the most entertaining part!
    Totally stole it from Costner.
    "and call off Christmas!"
  • darabutler2011
    December 5, 2007
    kevin Costner is a great actor i thought this was great. Morgan freeman did a great job. i don't think alen rickman is that great.
  • lovemypeepstall
    July 12, 2007
    this is a wicked movie .. i saw it in History calss one day and it created my obsession with Alan Rickman ! *sighs* HOT,enough voice ??
  • r46jkfhmj
    July 1, 2007
    As a child I must have watched this film about a 100 times. I was completely obsessed with it. Now when i watch it i notice it has corny acting and silly characters, but I still can't help but love it for the pure sentimental value it holds.
  • 666vixen
    May 7, 2007
    I like how they included a little history on the Crusades in the film. It ran very smoothly, flowed nicely, and overall, its defintely one of the classics!
  • liverkewell
    March 29, 2007
    OMG Wot a film! The only war/battle film i love more then braveheart! Kevin Costner is amazing as Robin. The films characters are well rounded and the soundtrack is amazing espicaly Brian Adams "Everything I Do For Love"
  • striderdemme
    February 14, 2007
    I give it a 3 because of Alan Rickman and Morgan Freeman to a certain extent. Kevin Kostner is not Robin Hood, whose only purpose is to make Men in Tights that much funnier.
  • magicalwillow
    May 16, 2006
    i really luves this film it was brill! the theme tune, character, actors everything!

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