Director: Kevin Reynolds
Genre: Drama/
Adventure/ Action/ Romance
Runtime:
143 minutes
Year:
1991
Starring: Kevin
Costner, Alan Rickman, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantinio, Christian
Slater, Geraldine McEwan, Michael McShane, Brian Blessed, Michael Wincott,
Walter Sparrow, Jack Wild, Sean Connery
Description: When Robin
(Kevin Costner) and his Moorish companion (Morgan Freeman) come to England and
the tyranny of the Sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman), he decides to fight
back as an outlaw.
Review: In 1991 director Kevin
Reynolds brought us one of the best movies based on the classic Robin Hood
story. The cast is good and so is the soundtrack. The single “Everything I Do
(I Do it for You)” by Bryan Adams was a huge hit (note: it’s my favorite song).
Kevin
Costner portrays the historical hero Robin Hood, also known as Robin of
Locksley. Costner doesn’t always convince, because of that accents, but proofs
he is a great actor. His sidekick is Azeem, played by Morgan Freeman. As always
Freeman manages to do this very well. But Alan Rickman is the scene stealer, as
the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham. Very over the top, but a joy to watch. He
is brilliant in his role.
Not only
the actors are good, the décor is also amazing. It’s almost fairytale like. The locations are beautiful and spectacular. This
also goes for the fight scenes.
“Robin
Hood: Prince of Thieves” is a movie that is still fun after watching it a
couple of times (and believe me, I’ve seen it many times). Most people would
rate it lower, but this movie always holds a special place in my heart.
Rating: 4,5 / 5
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