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Robin Hood
U/A (INDIA)
2018
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Robin Hood
Positive Reviews
39
Negative reviews
106
Average Rating
2.0
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2.0
Endless opening voice over labors hard to convince us that this isnt the same old take on the character.
Av Club
1.5
It gains some charismatic gravity from Crowe and Blanchett, and an admirably plausible, mist and mud drenched depiction of 12th century England.
Av Club
1.0
A good outlaw movie should have something to say about the world in which its made and holy moley, do we need one of those right now but Robin Hood is ..
Den Of Geek
1.5
Foxx somehow manages to bring a modicum of intensity and wit to an essentially thankless role, but he isnt given much to work with.
Den Of Geek
1.5
It starts with an action scene almost immediately, a terrific castle siege that doesnt aim for the epic scale of Scotts Kingdom Of Heaven, but shares ..
Den Of Geek
3.0
Bathursts approach is derivative, and lacks the narrative purpose that has made the aesthetic shine in other contexts.
EW
2.5
It often apes the look and feel of Christopher Nolans Batman films, trading energy for elegance, and enthusiastically owning its many, blatant anachro ..
Rogerebert
2.0
But the more recent trend in Robin Hood has moved toward a depressing griminess, more like a relentless video game adaptation than anything rousing or ..
Common Sense Media
2.0
If nothing else, this accidentally hilarious, goofy train wreck of an origin story most definitely has the courage of its convictions.
Indie Wire
3.0
Robin Hood is no classic, but if it sometimes seems like its trying to be Baz Luhrmanns Robin Hood, more power to it.
Variety
2.0
It certainly feels like one, in terms of snoreshopefully your seat doesnt recline.
Time Out
2.0
The actor Taron Egerton is doing what sociologists might call a reverse Kingsman with this prequel reboot of the Robin Hood myth.
The Guardian
2.0
A world in which the simple bow and arrow is souped up into a high power assault weapon best deployed by someone pivoting in slow motion from a roofto ..
The Guardian
3.1
Unfortunately, the films shameless silliness only takes it so far, as Robin Hood is frequently undermined by Bathursts wobbly direction.
1.3
Its probably more helpful to think of the director Otto Bathurst as just a poor mans Guy Ritchie, the filmmaker who never met a beloved character he c ..
3.5
Returning the folkloric figure to the big screen for the first time since 2010, this is a new, younger skewing origin story rather than a rehash, with ..
Screen Daily
1.5
And Ben Mendelsohn, man, I truly wish this wonderful actor wasnt so good at playing the type of cookie cutter mustache twirler that studio action film ..
Collider
1.5
Antoine Fuqua tried it out in 2004s King Arthur, and it doesnt work.
Collider
4.5
What hes never handled well is the sort of Spielberg esque light comedy thriller stuff, and thats what this material requires.
Collider
1.0
Good luck finding any meaningful thread to hitch your wagon to in Robin Hood.
Vulture
1.0
The action here is too phony and mechanically cranked up to believe that anything is on the line.
The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
The plot is twisty in a perfunctory way, the action predictably explosive, the sought after exhilaration nonexistent.
The New York Times
2.3
Taron Egerton has a natural charm, and shifts comfortably between rakish heroism and eyebrow raising smugness.
IGN
1.5
The results feel less like an inspired new perspective and more like the stammerings of a kid trying to deliver an oral report on a book he never actu ..
E Film Critic
1.0
If its the new one, we must have done something unforgivably gross in a past life.
Telegraph
2.0
Like Guy Ritchies King Arthur, this tries hard to do something new and exciting with an old formula.
3.5
Updating a classic story like Robin Hood is difficult at its best, and impossible at its worst.
Cinema Blend
4.5
The mans pathetic nature, after all, doesnt spring from his movies. (
Ny Daily News
2.0
Suspension of disbelief is fine, but the filmmakers take it too far.
JoBlo
3.0
Robin Hood modernizes the classic story with some new ideas that dont always work, but the tale of an outlaw hero is buoyed by Taron Egertons charm.
Screen Rant
1.0
Hey ... its almost as if theyre stealing our money and selling it right back to us by way of another thoughtless capitalistic Robin Hood remount.
The Globe And Mail
2.5
So, it would take something refreshing on the part of filmmaker Otto Bathurst to make the story exciting.
2.0
But theres a concluding surprise that points the way to a sequel.
One Guys Opinion
1.3
The plot is such a head scratcher you need to stop head scratching once you draw blood.
Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
This familiarity frightens the new Robin Hood, which aims to rework known elements, hoping to appeal to a wider audience by saving the highlights of t ..
Blu Ray
1.5
Its silly stuff, so insubstantial that even after any vicarious thrills over the medieval one percent getting shafted, the viewer is likely to feel he ..
Chicago Reader
1.9
There is an intriguing twist to the usual setup of this story, and it comes from the depiction of the Sheriff.
Mark Reviews Movies
1.9
Robin Hood details the rise of the iconic title character (Taron Egerton) and his rivalry with Ben Mendelsohns Sheriff of Nottingham, with the movies ..
Reel Film Reviews
2.0
Put it in the recycling bin. This version of Robin Hood is embarrassing.
You Tube
1.5
The movie is undeniably silly, but its kind of fun sometimes... Dont misunderstand me It sucks, but it goes for a stylish enough angle for you to almo ..
You Tube
2.0
This movie steals so much from Batman Begins that Christopher Nolan and Hans Zimmer should sue for copyright infringement.
You Tube
4.0
Silly, jaunty, guilty pleasure cinema at its finest, this version of everyones favourite national myth drags the eponymous archer turned vigilante int ..
The Times
2.0
Even for a film thats scattershot by design, its excessively disorganised, but it is fierce and inventive enough to justify its existence.
The Times
2.0
But the movie is too moronic to be taken seriously, not flagrantly stupid enough to be an entertaining hate watch.
Eric Ds Nider
1.0
Forget history, says the narration, Forget what you think you know. Better advice would be to forget this godawful movie.
News Review
2.0
Its rare for a modern action flick to be so devoid of anyone to root for.
Radio Times
3.0
After a clumsy beginning, the story quickly builds up momentum. It has a likeably self deprecating performance from Taron Egerton as Robin and a wonde ..
Independent
1.0
The more Robin Hood strives for this just in relevance, the more it seems hopelessly old hat.
Rolling Stone
2.0
But this archness is neither funny nor thrilling, so the set up for a franchise feels as pointless as everything else here.
Shadows On The Wall
1.0
Watch Video: Robin Hood: Taron Egerton Is the Iconic Outlaw in Gritty First Teaser Trailer Reboots and remakes are meant to introduce a new audience t ..
The Wrap
1.5
Call it Robin Hoodie, an old fashioned swashbuckling adventure that appears to be sponsored by a Simon mall.
News Day
1.3
This isnt the first time somebody has tried to probe the dark recesses of this should be charming action story.The 2010 film with Russell Crowe did it ..
New York Post
1.0
Robin Hood, despite being a period piece that features Call of Duty style action and the rapid fire editing style of the Jason Bourne movies, feels ne ..
Hindustan Times
2.5
But Robin Hoods humor isnt quite funny enough and its serious content isnt quite serious enough.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
0.0
Ah, but never fear, this new Robin Hood is awful is its own unique ways.
2.5
Sure, there are some decent action scenes and star Taron Egerton has loads of insouciant charm.
Toronto Star
1.5
Its only really a reminder that Hollywood will do anything to re invent Robin Hood in to a blockbuster franchise straying as far away from the legend ..
Cinema Crazed
2.5
Robin Hood seems to have a set of requirements to meet, and it gives the bare minimum when meeting them.
Film Inquiry
2.0
To be fair, when youre dealing with something as culturally ingrained and clich ridden as Robin Hood you might as well go for something fresh, and go ..
Empire
4.5
Throw in evil scheming, dark dungeons, pitched battles and a stunning final duel, and you have a cinematic romp thats hared to beat.
Eye For Film
1.0
There is also something to be said that it has to be impossible for anyone to fall asleep watching Robin Hood; its so loud and maddeningly dumb in its ..
Flickering Myth
2.5
No matter how many arrows are shot, when it works (sorry, Russell Crowe) its more about charm than action.That makes the casting just right for the la ..
Boston Globe
1.0
Are you listening, Taron Egerton.The latest incarnation does have ideas.
The Irish Times
4.5
This is Robin Hood for the John Wick and Den of Thieves crowd, crammed with cleanly shot and cut set pieces, and sporting a cast whos having more fun ..
Birth Movies Death
1.0
For this sped up spin on the man in green not that youll see any of that colour in the films hyper macho mud and blood palette is a semi modernised, j ..
Standard
1.0
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Tony Medley
3.0
It may be stupid, but its never dull.Robin Hood announces its intent from the jump off.
Detroit News
1.5
And in case that isnt enough for youthe movie is an origin story!
Variety
2.5
The performances are adequate, and Ben Mendelsohn gets surprising shading (and at least two big monologues) as the evil Sherriff of Nottingham and Tar ..
Forbes
2.5
What emerges is one never ending mood swing of a movie, excitingly overblown one minute, and erratically underdone the next.
Herald Sun
3.0
This Robin Hood looks like a lot of other things audiences might half recognize, but it barely resembles the classic story on which its based.
Consequence Of Sound
1.0
From the terrible dialogue to the dodgy CGI its unfathomably stupid and unforgivably dull, shorn of lightness or humour.
Mirror
3.5
Showing scenes and clips from the movie, we discuss why this movie may not be one of the greatest in recent memory, but maybe isnt as bad as what the ..
You Tube
3.0
A Crusader returns to England to find the country plagued by corruption and cruelty.
You Tube
1.0
Its a love story devoid of romance, an action flick severely lacking in spark and spectacle, a historical epic filled with flagrant inaccuracies and w ..
Lw Lies
2.0
It makes you wish this film visited the lush forests it only hints at.
Flicks
0.5
It is a dumb and incoherent movie that provokes unintended giggling.It is not the kind of thing youll want to spend a lot of money on.
The Stranger
2.0
Strewn with bad and borrowed dialogue and phrases, trite and overused plot points and costumes that cover the gamut from the 1500s Elizabethan codpiec ..
Cleve Land
2.0
The biggest winners by some distance are the wardrobe department, given licence to recreate 13th century England by way of a window display at H&M.
Ft
2.0
But its hard to blame actors for a film so lazily and sloppily assembled.
Independent Ie
3.5
In its best moments it captures a punkish energy and insouciance that I reckon suits the legend perfectly.
Stuff
4.2
While it plays fast and loose with loaded political iconography, this Robin Hood has brought a whole new dimension to this age old tale.
Ar Kansas Online
2.0
Robin Hood is a discreet adventure and its entertainment is not very effective.
1.5
A blundering reimagining of the legendary tale, Robin Hood is a stylistically confusing and abhorrently anti Catholic film that infuses the worst of w ..
Matts Movie Reviews
3.0
In short, the movie is a mess, a wannabe epic of good versus evil.
Patriot Ledger
2.0
From its baffling costume designs to its anachronistic wide boy swagger, nothing about this version of Robin Hood hits its target.
Scmp
1.3
From the often anachronistic (and terribly unfunny) dialogue to the insanely over the top pyrotechnics to the uneasy blending of practical effects and ..
Chicago Sun Times
1.0
For my money, Ill take Disneys animated film over any big, gritty, blockbuster effort any day.
Punch Drunk Critics
2.0
Its the same blah, blah, blah youve already heard, with mostly eye rolling dialogue and some action sequences thrown in for good measure.
We Live Entertainment
2.5
This retelling sucks the humour and fun out of what ought to be one of Englands most lighthearted legends, replacing it with mostly grim and badly han ..
Straits Times
2.0
This is not to say some of it isnt fun; its passable in its own way, if instantly forgettable.
Dead Line
1.0
Its always worse when your parents tell you theyre not angry, theyre just disappointed.How would they react when you managed to achieve both, and yet ..
One Room With A View
1.5
All the thrills and action packed in just under two hours just vanish with a trace.
Solzy At The Movies
2.5
The film happily obliges, but its use of the Dark Knights iconography is troubling.
Polygon
3.0
(Think more CGI, winking wisecracks, and premature franchise setup, less of Scotts dirt on the lens swordplay.)
Film Avclub
2.0
And if youre looking for an action packed, gritty Guy Ritchie lite film, then let the studio steal your money.
Metro
1.0
Its simply another action movie desperately hoping to spawn a franchise, despite doing nothing to justify one.
Cbr
1.5
The incomprehensible, ostensibly hip new take on Robin Hood is an unmitigated disaster.
The Daily Beast
3.0
Robin from the rich The newest film titled simply Robin Hood this one starring Taron Egerton as Englands favorite socialist thief is dumb.
Alternate Ending
2.5
Its got all the worst cliches of action movies from the last twenty yearsquick cut editing, Zack Snyder speed ramping, and everything happens in the d ..
Lainey Gossip
3.0
The stunts performed in Robin Hood were fun and exciting to watch.
Black Girl Nerds
0.0
So the men of Robin Hood may be merry, but the ending is anything but.
National Post
2.5
Still, I couldnt help but feel Game of Thrones has ruined it for movies set in some vaguely defined yet decidedly throwback romantic era where horses ..
Original Cin
3.5
In the end, this is an overacted, over styled comedy, and therefore quite enjoyable. The action scenes are spectacular...
The Australian
1.5
So, whats good and watchable in Robin Hood The brilliantly choreographed archery show.
News18
2.0
For a Robin Hood film that seemingly had effort put in its production, Im surprised nobody called out the script for being dumb as hell.
Rendy Reviews
3.5
Its really the saving grace of the movie, theres action from start to finish.
Blacknerd Problems
2.5
This re imagining of the classic tale really takes the look to a whole new level.
The New Paper
1.5
Its an empty exercise in overblown action and muddy plotting, with barely a whiff of fun.
Winnipeg Free Press
3.5
Its one tradition of modern Australian cinema we can well do without.
Tiny Url
1.3
How can a tragedy be this hilariousRobin Hood is a tragedy because its so awful an ill conceived modernization of an ages old tales that doesnt need t ..
Qc Times
2.5
In its eagerness to cover many subjects, Robin Hood ends up disarticulating and getting carried away by clichs and stereotypes.
2.5
But its primary fount of filching is Christopher Nolans Batman trilogy.
Datebook Sfchronicle
4.5
If youre looking for a critical takedown of Robin Hood, Summit and Lionsgates latest attempt to kickstart a franchise since both Twilight and The Hung ..
Mid West Film Journal
0.0
Rest assured youll be anything but merry when you leave this one; the only thing this Robin Hood steals is two hours of your life that youll never get ..
1.9
While it is a commendable intent to bring a hair raising, hedonistic approach to the Robin Hood brand in a cinematic age where larger than life action ..
Screen Anarchy
2.0
Lets hope this updated Robin Hood isnt successful enough to warrant a sequel promised before the closing credits. This is one storybook that needs to ..
The Only Critic
2.5
It ends with Robin off to Sherwood Forest for the first time, a sequel strongly suggested.
Heral
2.0
The folkloric public domain outlaw gets another cinematic spin in this fairly ludicrous sub action epic rethink of the character evidently thrown toge ..
Adelaide Review
3.0
After countless adaptations and remakes, youre undoubtedly quite familiar with the tale of Robin Hood, the charismatic and good hearted thief who robs ..
Crooked Marquee
2.5
What His Royal Highness doesnt know is his trusted adviser Godfrey (Mark Strong) is eager to collect extra taxes for more devious purposes.
Parent Previews
2.0
Not every film has to be bombastic and over the top or overly serious drama.
Eclipse Magazine
1.5
This bombastic new take on the legendary figure misses its mark big time.
1.5
Its hard to imagine that audiences old or young want a gritty origin story for Robin Hood and yet thats what the film delivers without wit or imaginat ..
FanboyNation.com
0.8
Robin Hood is the cinematic equivalent of getting a participation medal simply for showing up to work.
The Gate
1.5
The fact that this is the first feature from writers Ben Chandler and David James Kelly doesnt excuse some of the glaring lapses in storyline like thi ..
Movies and Shakers
1.9
Its all dimly lit movement and flickers of flame, all of it incoherent and draining.
Movie Cricket
1.5
This film lacks the courage of its convictions, and even worse, there are no good jokes.
Caution Spoilers
3.0
Unlike its dashing hero, Bathursts film doesnt hit all of its intended targets but it comes close enough to entertain.
Herald Scotland
1.5
But this new Robin Hood has far bigger problems than just being another movie chasing the Marvel train.
Alternative Lens
1.0
This latest derivative, uninspired spin on the Robin Hood story feels like a version of Batman with a bow and arrow instead of a utility belt.
Chesapeake Family
1.5
The score feels cribbed, the action is video game superficial and the costuming came directly from Forever 21.
Maddwolf
2.5
Its not even your slightly older brothers Robin Hood.(Did you forget Russell Crowe tried on Hoods 11th century f***boi look just eight years ago)
Student Edge
2.0
Robin Hood ends up transforming itself into a boring and flavorless exercise in updating a story.
0.0
Every component of Robin Hood should be buried in Sherwood forest.
812 Film Reviews
1.5
Its all a bit wooden and flat to be believable.Jamie Foxx is wasted and Eve Hewson is nothing more than a low cut top with a strange reliance on men h ..
What I Watched Tonight
1.9
The cast gives it their best, but with a script that slowly slips down the slope of silliness, theres not much an actor can do.
Daily Journal
3.5
Robin Hood is a rollicking good time with a blast of a cast in tow.
The Hollywood Outsider
2.0
Egerton is passable but his Robin lacks charisma.Its like the bland leading the bland.
Metro News
1.3
The dialogue is ridiculous and the action dull. Robin Hood is now stealing from anyone who buys a ticket, rich or poor.
Victoria Advocate
3.5
It doesnt hurt that hes playing a role Rickman completely made his own by chewing up every bit of scenery in Prince of Thieves.
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
2.5
But the truth of the matter is, this is still somewhere in the top half of Robin Hood adaptations, just for its energy and radical relevance.
Vanyaland
3.0
Without a decent screenplay, little distracts from the movies threadbare storylines.
Mediaversity Reviews
3.0
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idobi.com
1.9
Forget history, the opening narration to Otto Bathursts Robin Hood intones. Forget everything you think you know. And while youre at it, forget pacing ..
Madison
3.3
There arent too many obstacles other than not having Ryan Coogler and the sequel not achieving quite the impressive 95% Fresh of its predecessor.
Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
2.0
This is a pity because it keeps Robin Hood from being the swift and silly action flick it occasionally pretends to be.
High Def Digest
1.5
Add all of this up, and you have a film that comes across like an uninspired Guy Ritchie lovechild.
Ready Steady Cut
3.0
Its entertaining, yes, but it takes more than Egertons aim and charm to turn this movie into a saga.
4.0
A film thats telling a story thats been told a thousand times before that thinks it brings something new to the table.
The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
3.0
Im seriously done with ever needing another telling for the rest of my life. Done done done.
Zaki's Corner
2.0
Grab your bows and arrows, squeeze into your slim fit archery clothes and forget the physics of fire, because theyre rebooting Robin Hood in 2018!
Mad About Movies Podcast
1.0
Everything is shot and mounted to the rhythm of dizzying video clip and the soundtrack could be heard in any gambling den nightclub.
El Mundo (Spain)
2.0
If youve seen the trailer for the latest take on the Robin Hood story, you have to have some inkling of what youre about to get into.
1.5
The world could use a funny, romping take on the tales of Robin Hood these days.
Tor.com
1.5
Only last week, Disney teased another needless live action (but mostly CGI) recreation of one of its animated classics, The Lion King.
Stabroek News
1.0
Its that time of year when I present my worst movies of the year list and this year I decided to do things a little bit differently.Instead of a stric ..
rachelsreviews.net
1.0
But Robin Hood has no coherent sense of allegorical narrative holding its references together.
Geek
1.5
1.5 stars About Robin Hood Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) a war hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander (Jamie Foxx) mount an audacious revolt ag ..
Brisbanista
1.0
Instead it is more likely to send you away simply quivering with boredom.
The National
3.5
REST assured that this is not another lame retelling of a classic in the vein of the terrible King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.
The Sun Daily (Malaysia)
3.5
It is a trope laden, visual mess with too much slow mo and a dash of terrible CGI.It was a stupid, dumb movie that I loved wholeheartedly.
Film Bunker
2.5
Robin Hood is a total disappointment but not a total mess; it offers about of a good movie.
In The Seats
1.5
Robin Hood is the perfect example of everything that can go wrong with a Hollywood blockbuster. Its ending even references potential sequels!
1.5
This latest retelling arrives only eight years after Ridley Scotts Russell Crowe starring version.
Miami New Times
2.5
B y now we should all be familiar with Robin of Loxley, the thief who robbed the rich and gave to the poor.
The Reel Roundup
1.5
It tries to re invent the lore and I think it also tries to hard to make social social commentary... its doing it with no subtext.
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