ROBIN HOOD trailer now online

[Samurai8472]

I think one rumor was that Christian Bale was going to play Robin Hood back when that possible angle was being floated around, but for all I know that was just a bunch of misinformation.

I just uncovered a page from the original Nothingham script. It reads:

INT. ROBIN HOOD'S LAIR - DAY
Nottingham is tied, hanging. Robin Hood walks up to him. He scowls like a motherfucker, and speaks in the deepest voice thought imaginable. Like, this voice is unnaturally deep. It must surely hurt Robin Hood to speak like this, but he speaks like this anyway. Why? Because he's fucking Robin Hood.

ROBIN HOOD
You and me. We've been at war. Since before either of us even existed. You tried killing my wife, Maid Marian. You killed my best friend, Will Scarlet. You will not kill me.

Sounds pretty intense. I think Bale was perfect for the part.

John Of England: Where do we begin? A year ago, these peasants wouldn't dare cross any of you. I mean, what happened? Did your - did your balls drop off? Hmm? You see, a guy like me...

Sheriff of Nottingham- A freak!

[men laugh]
John Of England: [ignoring] A guy like me... Look, listen. I know why you choose to have your little...
[clears throat]
John Of England:...group therapy sessions in broad daylight. I know why you're afraid to go out at night... The Robin hood. See, Robin Hood has shown Sherwood Forest your true colors, unfortunately. Friar Tuck? He's just the beginning.

 

[Base_Delta_Zero]

Yeah, I didn't really get a "fantasy" vibe from that, either. And if Robin Hood is even half as good as Kingdom of Heaven was, this will be excellent.

Though I still liked the idea of this film better back when the rumors were that the movie would star Crowe as the Sheriff of Nottingham, who would be the film's protagonist, with Robin Hood as the secondary character and be more of a villain type than we're used to him being. I think one rumor was that Christian Bale was going to play Robin Hood back when that possible angle was being floated around, but for all I know that was just a bunch of misinformation.

Damn, I remember those rumors. Sounds better than another ho-hum Robin Hood retelling, but Kingdom DC kicked all kinds of ass, so maybe this will be good.

 

[Jetfire]

Do you think Ridley Scott can make a Green Arrow movie?

It looked good...hope its is.

 

[Misfit Toy]

from slashfilm

In 13th century England, Robin Hood (Russell Crowe) and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power. And whether thief or hero, one man from humble beginnings will become an eternal symbol of freedom for his people.

Robin Hood chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richard’s army against the French. Upon Richard’s death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion (Cate Blanchett), a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marion and salvage the village, Robin assembles a gang whose lethal mercenary skills are matched only by its appetite for life. Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff.

With their country weakened from decades of war, embattled from the ineffective rule of the new king and vulnerable to insurgencies from within and threats from afar, Robin and his men heed a call to ever greater adventure. This unlikeliest of heroes and his allies set off to protect their country from slipping into bloody civil war and return glory to England once more.

Some slight variations on the legends. Recent versions have shown Robin being a part of the Crusades, but honestly being involved in the conflict with the French makes more sense. Interesting that it's set after Richard dies as opposed to during his time as hostage. I've got no problem with Crowe particularly - Robin is rarely shown to be of any particular age, though the "merry rogue" aspect tends to make people think he's perpetually young. As a mad Robin Hood fan, I'll be happy to see it - though I, too, was looking forward to the reverse story with the Sheriff as hero.

If Robin fought in wars during the 13th Century, then he would most definitely be young. People of older age (40s and 50s), were generally not warriors.

Ever seen Robin and Marian?

 

[Nardpuncher]

I'm fine with Crowe as Hood. Better than having Christian Bale play every hero.

 

[Sisko_is_my_captain]

"Hey, Sheriff, wanna see me make this arrow disappear?"


I'm actually in the camp of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves fans. KC was okay, but I think what made that movie was the musical score, the romance angle, the humor, and Rickman's Sheriff. This looks like it's going to be a gritty, rough, ugly film. It might be good; I'm reserving judgement, certainly. But what I'd like to see a little more of is a sense of wonder and comraderie, rather than grainy specks of sand and splinters flying across the screen while bloodied men hack at each other. Make this film a little more Braveheart or Fellowship of the Rings, than Blackhawk Down.

I mean, what does 'Robin Hood' conjure in your mind. To me, the legend suggests, in no particular order:

The timeless romance between RH and MM.
RH and Little John's developing friendship and eventual brotherhood.
RH's clever tricks and disguises.
Lots of stunning feats of archery.
Dastardly Bishops and Sheriff's men.
Cunning over brutality. Humor over dispair.
A somewhat less-clothed Vash (no, wait, um...)
Misty landscapes and green woodlands.

I dunno, and some other stuff. I'm sleepy. I wish Rickman was playing the Sheriff.

 

[lennier1]

Will have to wait an see whether this one can put its money where its mouth is.

For the time being I'll just enjoy eps of the BBC show.

 

[Broccoli]

from slashfilm

Some slight variations on the legends. Recent versions have shown Robin being a part of the Crusades, but honestly being involved in the conflict with the French makes more sense. Interesting that it's set after Richard dies as opposed to during his time as hostage. I've got no problem with Crowe particularly - Robin is rarely shown to be of any particular age, though the "merry rogue" aspect tends to make people think he's perpetually young. As a mad Robin Hood fan, I'll be happy to see it - though I, too, was looking forward to the reverse story with the Sheriff as hero.

If Robin fought in wars during the 13th Century, then he would most definitely be young. People of older age (40s and 50s), were generally not warriors.

Ever seen Robin and Marian?

With Sean Connery? I fail to see how that negates my statement as that particular retelling has Robin as an older man already with years of battle experience (he was a captain or general or something early in the movie).

In any case, it is historically unlikely, which basically what I was suggesting. It should also be noted that Audrey Hepburn should not have been called Maid Marian. Granted, she was in her forties, so she wasn't that old, but she wasn't that young to be referred to as a "maid".

 

[Lapis Exilis]

If Robin fought in wars during the 13th Century, then he would most definitely be young. People of older age (40s and 50s), were generally not warriors.

Ever seen Robin and Marian?

With Sean Connery? I fail to see how that negates my statement as that particular retelling has Robin as an older man already with years of battle experience (he was a captain or general or something early in the movie).

In any case, it is historically unlikely, which basically what I was suggesting. It should also be noted that Audrey Hepburn should not have been called Maid Marian. Granted, she was in her forties, so she wasn't that old, but she wasn't that young to be referred to as a "maid".

Actually "maid" in the Middle Ages meant "virgin" (as in "maiden") not "young". Whether or not that means Hepburn's Marian should have been called maid, I can't recall - I found that to be a mind-numbingly boring film.

As for Robin's age in this film - it all depends on the story. As he is supposedly returned from the conflict in France following Richard's death, he might be an older, seasoned archer (archers were not foot soldiers or cavalry so as long as they could draw a bow and shoot accurately I'm not sure their age played into it much, though obviously more solders would have been young than old, then as today) who gets drawn back into battling by circumstance.

As Robin Hood films go, I enjoy Prince of Thieves, but very much in spite of Costner whose lackluster performance almost sinks the entire film. Rickman's energy makes up for a lot, but he reaches a kind of grand farce by the end - which is fine for what the film was. My bigger problem with it is that the merry men were underplayed in favor of Azeem (who had some fabulous moments, but still), and the lame Will Scarlet story.

This trailer does indeed seem shades of King Arthur with Owen, but hopefully will actually have, you know - a story.

 

[Misfit Toy]

If Robin fought in wars during the 13th Century, then he would most definitely be young. People of older age (40s and 50s), were generally not warriors.

Ever seen Robin and Marian?

With Sean Connery? I fail to see how that negates my statement as that particular retelling has Robin as an older man already with years of battle experience (he was a captain or general or something early in the movie).

I wasn't trying to negate anything. I just enjoyed that particular film with Robin as an older warrior.

 

[KB24]

I'm a little tired of Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott and have been since Gladiator. I guess I'm really tired of them then! I wish some one else's take on Robin Hood was taken instead, perhaps casting at least someone more local to Sherwood Forrest. We haven't had a darn good telling of Robin Hood I swear since Erroyl Flynn! Everyone ahs to teeny bopper hit, make it dark, hip, chick fest-Princess of Thieves, anyone? Costner completely ruined the last one despite it's other goodness, and I suspect that's what will happen as this one. It won't be a dang good Robin tale, it will be 'I'm Russell Crowe!' How about someone just give us a good and proper telling as is? The tale stood for what 500 years before Hollywood got into it, didn't it? And while you're at it, do a proper Arthur film, and a Beowulf, too. ;0)

 

[Stone_Cold_Sisko]

My first reaction: Russell Crowe is really the wrong choice here. It doesn't feel right. Like this is a war movie or something. I'm open to seeing a new side to him, but this trailer seems like Maximus' return.

 

[S. Gomez]

The music for the teaser sucks.

I've only seen three versions of the Robin Hood legend on film. The Disney movie (which has given me many fond memories of childhood), the Errol Flynn movie (which is the best one he ever made), and Mel Brooks' Robin Hood: Men In Tights (which wasn't his funniest). I wouldn't mind seeing another one, but I agree with those who have said that I want a lighter, more adventurous tone. Even knowing practically nothing about this one, it's safe to say that's not what we'll see from Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe.

 

[Nowhere Man]

I'd almost say that's more of a teaser. As others have said, the project was more interesting when it was about Nottingham and Hood was the baddie. But I think it might be interesting to have a serious version of the legend, last Robin Hood pic I can recall was the Costner one. And while that was entertaining it wasn't very serious.

The last Robin Hood movie I remember was Robin Hood:Men in Tights and that didn't take anything serious.

 

[Thrall]

Is Robin Hood fantasy? This trailer certainly seems to support that theory.

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=61633

Something about the trailer seems off in my opinion. I don't know what it is. It just doesn't seem like a trailer for a movie about Robin Hood, but more along the lines of Kingdom of Heaven, which makes sense since Ridley Scott directed that, too. Opinions?

Well originally it was supposed to be called Notingham, and was going to be about The Sheriff. Then someone(Russell Crowe probably) wanted the lead actor to play both Robin and The Sheriff. Then it just became another generic Robin Hood film.

Also Russell Crowe's fat ass couldn't or wouldn't lose the weight he gained for a previous role. So Maid Marian was recast with someone "homelier" rather then a knockout babe. Which is why Kate Blanchett is in it. And Riddley Scott didn't have the guts to recast him or stand up to him.

So in summary, Russell Crowe sucks.

 

[Thespeckledkiwi]

I'd almost say that's more of a teaser. As others have said, the project was more interesting when it was about Nottingham and Hood was the baddie. But I think it might be interesting to have a serious version of the legend, last Robin Hood pic I can recall was the Costner one. And while that was entertaining it wasn't very serious.

The last Robin Hood movie I remember was Robin Hood:Men in Tights and that didn't take anything serious.

But it had one of the best Robin Hood's in decades

 

[Robert Maxwell]

Saw the teaser thing before Avatar and just wasn't impressed at all. I hope they make a better one if they really want to generate interest. It just felt like a generic medieval war movie.

 

[Nowhere Man]

I'd almost say that's more of a teaser. As others have said, the project was more interesting when it was about Nottingham and Hood was the baddie. But I think it might be interesting to have a serious version of the legend, last Robin Hood pic I can recall was the Costner one. And while that was entertaining it wasn't very serious.

The last Robin Hood movie I remember was Robin Hood:Men in Tights and that didn't take anything serious.

But it had one of the best Robin Hood's in decades

Yes, one that actually speaks with an english accent.

 

[Thespeckledkiwi]

The last Robin Hood movie I remember was Robin Hood:Men in Tights and that didn't take anything serious.

But it had one of the best Robin Hood's in decades

Yes, one that actually speaks with an english accent.

It's funny but Ewes looks like an actor from the 30s, not from the 2000s.

 

[Captain Craig]

The music for the teaser sucks.

I've only seen three versions of the Robin Hood legend on film. The Disney movie (which has given me many fond memories of childhood), the Errol Flynn movie (which is the best one he ever made), and Mel Brooks' Robin Hood: Men In Tights (which wasn't his funniest). I wouldn't mind seeing another one, but I agree with those who have said that I want a lighter, more adventurous tone. Even knowing practically nothing about this one, it's safe to say that's not what we'll see from Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe.

Find time to check out the Kevin Costner version RH:Prince of Thieves. I think you'll likely enjoy it.