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does remind one very much of Guy Ritchie's King Arthur film...
.. which tbf has improved a wee bit on a couple of viewings but overall it's best feature was it's soundtrack -- which is great.
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Feels fun. Plus I like the cast more than probably any of the prior robin hoods. I think that it's a historical fiction setting instead of trying to pretend its history will actually help it. Plus Egerton is always full of win since those dang Kingsman movies came out
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Manchu wrote: What city is that supposed to be? Minas Tirith?
If its supposed to be Nottingham then the river Trent has really been filled in over the centuries This is going to make Prince of thieves look like a documentary
The only Robin Hood movie/show I have ever liked what the old Robin of Sherwood one. I think the first season, Robin was some black haired actor, then season 2 they switched to some blonde guy. It was a typical, low budget BBC show, but it just felt gritty and dirty like it should be.
This looks like a Fantasy film was bred with a Football Hooligan film like Green Street to create a mutant offspring. Balaclavas and hoodies? Suits? Well spoken upper class modern Englishmen Lounging around in board rooms?
Pass me the sick bucket.
I'll always prefer the one with Russel Crowe, that felt historically authentic.
This one looks like a sci fi time travel movie. If they wanted to do a Robin Hood movie with a modern twist, they should have just done a Robin Hood movie in a modern setting. Not bastardize and amalgamate two different time periods together.
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I have no idea what that is, but luckily I won't need to waste any time watching more of it. Good job, trailer.
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Right, alternate reality. Urban fantasy. Call it whatever you want. I mean, there is zero chance we need another Robin Hood in the forest while Richard is away "historical" movie. this looks like a chance to have some actual fun with the concept.
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Hulksmash wrote: this looks like a chance to have some actual fun with the concept.
See this is my thinking too and considering that within 5 seconds of the trailer we've already got a clearly fantasy city on show its not making out that its anything but a fun take on the concept. I'm often far more forgiving on something like this; as long as its plot is held together and paced out well then it can be a fun film. Just like that Sherlock Holmes Steam Punk style film a while back or the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies film (although that one felt like it had a really solid concept but kinda got lost in its own story and muddled its plot a bit - though it might improve with a few more watchings).
Something like this film isn't trying to be the "real" Robin Hood; instead its a take on the bare-bones story thrown in with some fantasy and fun. It's like Men in Tights. Men in Tights would never hold a candle (in terms of seriousness of story) to the Robin of Sherwood and other films of its age; but Men in Tights was just what it was -a great fun comical take on the story.
Got a strong Dragon Age 2 vibe watching that. Probably would watch it.
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Riquende wrote: I have no idea what that is, but luckily I won't need to waste any time watching more of it. Good job, trailer.
No kidding. This makes the Costner version look like a masterpiece. I can only assume that the director is completely unfamiliar with the time period, the setting and the premise, and for some reason thinks he's making a film about the wacky Batman assassin cult in the same universe where Hackers was a documentary..
Who on earth made that trailer? The generic action music (which I know I have heard before somewhere) and bad logo were what really put me off. Looking past that the movie might be okay, not for me but it could be fun I guess...
timetowaste85 wrote: Men in Tights was perfect! I challenge a better RH movie to be made!
Best Robin Hood film ever made.
fact.*
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"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
I think it looks terrible for numerous reasons: The way it opens with Zimmer BAUM'S, the terrible CGI, the CGI arrow bow-fu action, the really odd 'not really a reveal' of him being the thief but worst of all the really jarring production design looking both old and ultra modern - what the hell are they wearing?, as well as the somewhat dirty (the night scenes) and ultra clean (the day scenes) cinematography and the weird riot bit that looks like it came from a 00's music video.
I did some light research into it as I was curious about the budget etc. I couldn't find that out but I did find out its release date has been pushed back 2 times (originally slated for March and then September this year until finally November). Not uncommon but also not usually a great sign. Apparently the script was likened to 'The Dark Knight' because of course it was! It's another 'edgier' PG-13 origins story
Here's Jamie Foxx:
"It's different," he said. "The way they shot it was crazy, it looks like you're watching Zero Dark Thirty. We're shooting with our bows, but they computer-generated it so it's rapid-fire, almost like an AK. I saw that and was like 'Oh, they ain't ready for this.'"
He also claimed that Taron Egerton was born to play the historic outlaw, adding: "He kills this sh--. He looks so great as Robin Hood, that f------ jawline. Good-looking motherf-----."
Thanks Jamie, I look forward to seeing armies of the CGI equivalent of Crow from Hawk the Slayer
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I personally think it looks like another Legend of the Sword, only worse (same screenwriter btw). This must have a budget of between $120-175 million and is being released along with Fantastic Beasts 2 (released the week before), Creed 2 and Wreck it Ralph 2. It should do well then
I'm sure it could be 'fun' and entertaining enough after half a dozen beers but no way in hell am I watching it at the cinema.
Of course I could be totally wrong and we could have a visionary, alternate history, story-driven, epic action film on our hands that will rake in at least $700 million worldwide and will receive both critical and audience acclaim to set up a lasting beloved franchise
I'm still stuck at the simple question that popped into my head as soon as I heard about it: 'Why?'
The only Robin Hood movie/show I have ever liked what the old Robin of Sherwood one. I think the first season, Robin was some black haired actor, then season 2 they switched to some blonde guy. It was a typical, low budget BBC show, but it just felt gritty and dirty like it should be.
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Pretty much my thoughts as well.
I’d watch it after a couple beers if it’s on Netflix. Probably worth the time to laugh at, but not worth paying to see.
KTG17 wrote: I think the first season, Robin was some black haired actor, then season 2 they switched to some blonde guy. It was a typical, low budget BBC show, but it just felt gritty and dirty like it should be.
To be fair, it was on ITV not BBC, and they didn't just switch actor, the original Robin (Michael Praed) was killed in the season 2 finalé only for a travelling nobleman called Robert who was sympathetic to the poor (played by Jason Connery, son of Sean) to take up the mantle.
Neither actor went on to much, but it did also feature a young Clive Mantle as little John and Ray Winstone as Will Scarlet, both of whom became fairly well known. It also invented the concept of the Saracen warrior in the merry men, which I think most subsequent adaptations have just assumed is part of the myth (Azeem in PoT, Djaq in the recent BBC show etc). I think there was even a devil-worship subtheme in the show that also made its way into PoT.
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I'm only aware of this through Scholagladiatoria's review of the trailer. He's given scathing reviews of films before, but this is the one he took the most issue with it seems (followed by Warner Brothers then copyright claiming the video of course).
There's popcorn movies, and then there's Transformers level stupidity when it comes to film making. "Is that guy wearing a Tshirt"?
I think I would be more on board with this if they had gone full on fantasy alternate world. Add in some demi humans and magic and the other odd stuff would be less likely to break my suspension of disbelief.
This is going to make Prince of thieves look like a documentary 
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