Robin Hood Film through the Century Part 2

Robin Hood (2010)

The most recent Robin Hood film also takes different approach on how to deliver it. It is presented as a prequel to all of the well-known swashbuckling adventures of Merry men of Sherwood Forest. Directed by Sir Ridley Scott, it tells the story of  Robin Longstride (Russel Crowe), a mere archer of Richard the Lionheart’ crusade. After a long series of fortunate event, Robin, who never knew about his heritage, forced to play as Earl of Nottingham’s son and wife of Marion (Cate Blanchett). Meanwhile, Richard’s demise in France made his brother, John, as the King of England. He is proved to be a ruthless and tyrant, who forcing a taxation over Englishman to prevent bankruptcy. Unbeknown to John,  his new advisor and best friend for years is a French spy, planning to divide England  and prepared for France invasion. The rest of the story is just history. Interesting enough, the films took a Magna Carta as a important element of the Longstride’s Legacy and give a lot of morality advice about democracy and freedom.

Other notable Robin Hood’s Films

Robin Hood Disney (1973)

The animated feature released in the US on November 8, 1973. The film use animal personas to represent each of Robin Hood’s characters, the story itself is no different than standard Robin Hood features. One of the films in Disney animated classics, Robin Hood is apparently low on budget because we could see footages from previous Disney’s movies.

The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood (1984)

This is one of the two existed Robin Hood parodies, other than The Men in Tights (1993). it stars George Segal, Morgan Fairchild, Roddy McDowell, Janet Suzman and directed by Ray Austin. To be honest, the parodies seems like half-hearted, only worth mentioning in its bank robbing scene and interaction with Jewish moneylender to gain money for Richard the Lionheart’ ransom.

Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)

Produced and directed by comedic legend Mel Brooks, the film mainly parodied the event in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves movie. The comedy stars Cary Elwes, Isaac Hayes, and Dave Chappelle. Like all Mel Brooks movie, you could see all of his menace and famous anachronism, including naming of the characters, Exit signs, and “it’s good to be the king,” line. It is also directly mock Costner and Flynn appearance in previous Robin Hood movies by the line, “Unlike some other Robin Hoods, I can speak with an English accent!” and shadow fighting parody.

See also Robin Hood Films History part 1

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Defendor, Review on the Underrated DVD

Defendor is the newest dark comedy movie we will probably not going to see on the cinema. It is low-budget debut of Canadian director Peter Stebbings. Though it is stated to be released on North America, no publisher apparently want to bring this brilliant movie to big screen. Amazon said that the DVD will be officially released on April 13th, 2010.

Defendor tells a story about Arthur Poppington (Woody Harrelson) a mentally challenged man and his delusional dream of being a superhero, created a enigmatic persona called Defendor, with an o. With no superpower and relying solely on his courage in fighting crimes, Defendor patrol the nights, helping the helpless and innocents. Chain of luck bring him to fame and finally get him close to Radovan Kristic, a kingpin whom he believe killed his mother when he was a little boy.

The film told in flashback as Arthur getting psychological exams from a psychiatrist regarding his assault charge on his prostitute friend’s father. While superhero movie gives us the similar formula about regular guy discovering amazing abilities and having a spandex (or metal) alter ego in fighting crimes, Defendor simply touch our heart with Woody’s character. His chemistry with his co-star Kat Dennings is amazing. Not to mention the uniqueness of each of the thugs, will surely please you.

Our "super"hero

A mentally challenged with unlimited courage, sincerity, and honesty to set his town straight give me the feeling I never get before when watching a superhero movie. Arthur’s struggle tells us that even an idiot could make a difference and although it was meant to parody a typical superhero in classy way, It gives us something worthy to watch. It is too bad no publisher would release this great super hero movie into cinema. Do not say that you are a superhero movie fans before watching Defendor. Buy it Here

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Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories movie poster

Director   : Adam Shankman

Producer : Adam Sandler, Andrew Gunn, Jack Giarraputo

Writer      : Matt Lopez, Tim Herlihy

Starring   : Adam Sandler, Courteney Cox, Guy Pearce, Richard Griffiths, Keri Russell, Russell Brand, Teresa Palmer, Lucy Lawless

Newest family-comedy from Disney Pictures, Starring Adam Sandler as Skeeter Bronson a hotel handyman who was the son of the hotel owner before it was bought by hotel Moghul, the obsessive compulsive Mr. Nottingham(Richard Griffiths). He thought he was destined to be the hotel manager, but reality bites. Another guy, Kendall (Guy Pearce), Chosen by Mr. Nottingham to manage the new hotel. Meanwhile, Skeeter’s sister (Courtney Cox) asked him to take care her  two children because the local school will be closed soon and she has to find a job in AZ. Things start to get interesting when those two cute pests asked him to tell bedtime stories and most part of the stories comes true next morning. From gumball rain till free ferrari, skeeter tries to used the children ability for his own fortune but things not working out so well for him.

This is the first collaboration between Happy Madison and Disney Pictures and most of us still remember how weird Zohan was (i loph u Emmanuelle Chriqui, haha…) but… Everybody waiting for something like Click again. Well, bad news ladies and gentlemen, we wont get Clicked out here. Unless you are the ultra sentimental dudes, the whole thing in this film is comedy, slapstick, and rudehumor. Any family drama inside is just an extra, not worth mentioning. Good news is, for Sandler movie fans… you’re goin to get the (usual) whole Sandler experience. The prank, stupid habit(s), the impossible stunts, the cameo (Schneider and Russel Brand). Well this isn’t an actual good news, we already expected this stuff… but yeah, whatever. Anyway, it was a good ride. Go to the cinema now and you wont have the feeling that you’ve wasted $2 (Indonesian price).