Comments on: Cinema Verdict Review: Robin Hood http://www.cinemaverdict.com/2010/05/16/review-robin-hood/ Spreading film criticism all over the web Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:03:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Clark Douglas http://www.cinemaverdict.com/2010/05/16/review-robin-hood/comment-page-1/#comment-1933 Clark Douglas Wed, 19 May 2010 20:18:58 +0000 http://www.cinemaverdict.com/?p=2356#comment-1933 Thanks for the kind comments, Maniliman. While I personally would have preferred a proper Robin Hood film (and I have to confess, I am a little weary of the joyless "grim n' gritty" mood that seems to dominate so many blockbusters these days), one has to look objectively at what Scott was attempting to accomplish. Thanks for the kind comments, Maniliman. While I personally would have preferred a proper Robin Hood film (and I have to confess, I am a little weary of the joyless “grim n’ gritty” mood that seems to dominate so many blockbusters these days), one has to look objectively at what Scott was attempting to accomplish.

]]> By: Manilaman http://www.cinemaverdict.com/2010/05/16/review-robin-hood/comment-page-1/#comment-1932 Manilaman Wed, 19 May 2010 11:48:25 +0000 http://www.cinemaverdict.com/?p=2356#comment-1932 A nice review Clark which largely echoes my own feelings about the film. A lot of critics seem to have had it in for this film, bemoaning the fact that its not 'your traditional' Robin Hood film and that its not enough 'fun'. Give me a break! If you prefer the Costner version (heaven help us) then fair enough. Scott's film is not a masterpiece and it is not the film of the year. But neither is it the disaster that some (the people at Ain't it Cool for an example) are making it out to be. I found a lot to enjoy. It looks and sounds great and the performances are generally effective. And I agree with you about the nice chemistry between Crowe and Blanchett . Your statement that -"the film sort of has to be taken on its own terms, accepted for what it is rather than for what we want it to be. Removing all expections of who or what Robin Hood should be, the film works well enough" hits the nail on the head. If they go in with an open mind viewers should be pleasantly surprised. A nice review Clark which largely echoes my own feelings about the film.

A lot of critics seem to have had it in for this film, bemoaning the fact that its not ‘your traditional’ Robin Hood film and that its not enough ‘fun’. Give me a break! If you prefer the Costner version (heaven help us) then fair enough. Scott’s film is not a masterpiece and it is not the film of the year. But neither is it the disaster that some (the people at Ain’t it Cool for an example) are making it out to be.

I found a lot to enjoy. It looks and sounds great and the performances are generally effective. And I agree with you about the nice chemistry between Crowe and Blanchett .

Your statement that -”the film sort of has to be taken on its own terms, accepted for what it is rather than for what we want it to be. Removing all expections of who or what Robin Hood should be, the film works well enough” hits the nail on the head.

If they go in with an open mind viewers should be pleasantly surprised.

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