Robin Hood Film through the Century Part 2
May 23, 2010 1 Comment
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.
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