Robin Hood Rant

[310sucks]

A agree. Errol Flynn IS Robin Hood.

[m2reily]

You want a really good Robin Hood Tv show, check out Robin Of Sherwood, by far the best version of the character. It has swashbuckling, darkness, and a kind of "mythycal" to it combinig history with fairy tales yet still being serious but in a good way. As for the Scott movie, I watched it recently and I really liked it. It wasn't that much of a depresing flick .I think Robin Hood can be told in well in both a fun and serious way, as long as you stay true to the character.

[CubbieBear1980]

PERSONALLY I think they could do both. Let me sound off. ONE of the reasons The 'new' Robin Hood (R.Scott) did not work is b/c he was waaaay to old. I mean At the OLDEST Robin should be mid thirties &even THATS too old according to canon. Robin DIED at a YOUNG AGE. He was like poisoned or hit by an arrow or something. But he died YOUNG. See Film Master Adam J's review of both movies. So they it could be swashbuckling & end as kind of an tragedy.I think U could have BOTH vibes & make it epic.

[RevanGabriel]

Stardust and the Pirates movies were lame. While Troy, Gladiator, LOTR (for the most part), and this Robin Hood were awesome.

[raterroyale]

I personally think the Rusell Crowe movie sucked. Flynn was alright, but Kevin Costner was by far my favorite. But Crowe ruined the fuck out of it.

[Crankydoggy]

I do think the Errol Flyn Robin Hood was the best. The new one is not too bad though.

[jimkoenig400]

shut up and quit yankin yer wanker over the fun robin hood. You apparently dont know the story of robin hood.

[Ikarosus]

@jimkoenig400 Except everyone has been doing it like that. You apparently dont know original fairytales. You would be suprised how diffrent they were from Disney movies and childrens books. So, shut the fuck up.

[CubbieBear1980]

@jimkoenig400 check out my comment. I tried to point out that aspects of tragedy did plague Robin Hood and that he died tragically at a young age. And according to legend he fired 1of his last arrows out the window of his death bed room and ordered Lil John that where it landed he would be buried. So how did you like Prince of Theives? It was not 'canonical' but it worked and to ME @least that was 'swashbuckling' enough. I mean he was swinging from chandeleres and stuff! lol. So what is ur take?

[1d7g]

the old robin hood movies are fun and awesome but the new robin hood movie with russell crowe and man it will suck so bad that it will get bad reviews

[fiondajhotmailcom]

Is it bad that my favorite Robin Hood is the disney Film?

[deadman00]

best thing i LOVE about the Errol Flynn movie was Basil Rathbone as the villain

[movieman6456]

i don't want the new robin hood to be gladiator and kingdom of heaven ripoff and they missed the perfect opportunity to do the NOTTINGHAM film

[ScreamR12]

I have to disagree with you...

I didn't see braveheart

[nightwishfan1991]

Speaking of stuff that we all miss I kind of miss the greek mythology movies like Clash of the Titans and Jason and the Argonaughts. And I am glad the new clash of the titans doesn't look dark and depressing, instead it looks like a fun over the top action flick (also the director is the director of the Incredible Hulk which I think was a very good idea).

[blowshimselfupdude]

I'm pretty psyched for Clash it looks bad ass.

[r3v3ng3ofthef4113n]

Only Robin Hood movie I ever saw was the Disney version. Favorite Disney film ever (second only to Lion King)!

[LazerDude99]

come on the trailler for Robin Hood didn't look bad I liked it and who knows how it will be.... and I liked prince of theives too

[blowshimselfupdude]

I was ok wiht Prince of Thieves (mostly because of the villain). I don't think it looks BAD just generic and not wha ti want from Robin hood.

[LazerDude99]

but it was just a teaser so you really don't know how it will turn out... oh and the only part that I didn't like in prince of theives was the villian.... I like the actor but it was to much over the top

[MiniKojib]

HOLD

the guy that played the Sherrif of Nottingham in the TV series was epic.

he was good

If we got a fun cross between him and alan rickman vs a witty (almost spider man-esk) robin hood. I'd be real happy.

we're never going to get it, but i'd love it!

[MiniKojib]

Where am I Eric?

we talked about this (very briefly) and what?

You thought, 'oh mike won't want to do this'. OR was it 'screw mike, he's british.

Your Racist

[blowshimselfupdude]

I never see you on lol. I don't remember talking to you about this.

[MiniKojib]

you asked me about the robin hood film, and we basically went over the problems you just said

*sniff* *sniff*

I feel used

[blowshimselfupdude]

You shoudl cuz you were.

[MiniKojib]

I challenge you to a duel!

*throws his glove on the floor

[blowshimselfupdude]

*picks glove up*

Gauntlet throw. Gauntlet retrieved. Adn now I'm gunna bash you over the head with the gauntlet.

[MiniKojib]

*I unsheathe my rapier and take up a defensive fencing stance

[blowshimselfupdude]

My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.

[MiniKojib]

The man that conceived you was a moronic coward whose murder I found to be a chore.

I intend to enjoy yours considerably more.

[blowshimselfupdude]

YEah, well that's just like your oppinion man.

[MiniKojib]

SILENCE!

your impertinence disgusts me

[King191912]

No, being British is your Nationallity, not race.

[blowshimselfupdude]

Then that means theres really only 4 races?

[King191912]

Well, if you want to be super technical, no, because people come in mutliple forms of color, and we are all part of the human race, and there cannot be individiual races within a single race.

Now if you wish to go with the flow of society, yes. White, Black, Asian, Hispanic and that's it.

[MiniKojib]

So if someone is prejudice (probably not the right word, but you get the idea) against a specific nationality, if it isn't racism what is it?

[blowshimselfupdude]

That's makes no sence.

[titosuave21]

@King191912 You forgot Native American & Arabic btw

[MiniKojib]

middle eastern

Arabic is a dialect spoken by a majority of middle eastern people

[King191912]

Most Middle Eastern people who speak with an Arabic dialect are either Asian or African, so they fit in, but just as a sub group. As for Native Americans, they are also a sub group of Asians. Actually, anyone who is Indian is Asian.

So, as I mentioned before, it's really just the 4 main groups, who have many mixtures and sub groups.

[titosuave21]

@King191912 Lolz I thought there was more than just those 4 races. Go figure.....

[GWash1776]

Oh, they're also remaking Clash of the Titans. Looks like the same kind of Hollywood action turd.

[blowshimselfupdude]

Not at all.

[jqapp]

i think this could go either way only because scott is involved and because the trailer really doest show that much accept teh action

[GWash1776]

I wouldn't have even recognized it as Robin Hood were it not for the title.

[blowshimselfupdude]

I know same here.

[Neflame]

The reason why this recent Robin Hood looks the way it looks is cause it's being directed by Ridley Scott.

I do agree completely with what you said here, though. I think the only bit I'd argue against was the mentioning of Oliver Stone's "Alexander," but that's not for right now.

[blowshimselfupdude]

I just ment that we've gotten alot of the "realistic" films with this stuff.

[JerkyChid]

Swashbuckling? Nightcrawler with a sword and obsessed with Errol Flin for X-men 4! That'd be cool..

[cchasler]

Realistic stuff in movies now a days really piss me off. What ever happened to imagination?

[leafsfan9917]

the only real version of robin hood is the original book, I have one of the original books and I love it, and men in tights is pretty good too

[King191912]

Damn you! I went to go see the trailer because of this video, and now Im all annoyed and crap. It looks like they took Gladiator and put a Middle Ages look on it.

Welcome Maximux Robin Hoodius!

[mbtwister07]

I like realistic films (i.e. The Dark Knight), but I think it should be done with wit and humor. There's nothing wrong with doing something in the realm of realism as long as it's a fun movie. Basically, it needs to take itself seriously but realize what it is at the same time. It's a real fine line to try and be fun without being campy. Another example of doing it right could be Superman: The Movie IMO.

[lildrew345]

When I saw the trailer to the new Robin Hood film, I knew you would be doing a rant about it.

[BANGONEM]

I for one, Completely agree!!!, The 'Robin Hood' film should be like the 'Pirates' films.

[ccRHCP1]

Hey Eric, remember Mel Brook's "Men in Tights." that movie was hilarious!

[DarthGaras]

Unlike other Robin Hoods he speaks with an English accent!

[blowshimselfupdude]

Must follow.

[Se7enBeatleofDoom]

How about a Robin Hood movie in the style of the new Sherlock Holmes reboot?

[SaiTurtlesninjaNX]

Good point

Bring back fun Robin Hood!

[dvid22]

hey became green arrow.

[ZipBlockBloody]

Yeah I'm getting sick of this "REALISTIC" stuff.

[ironspiderhulk04]

i've been dying to see the errol flynn one for ages.

wtf is wrong with you? troy is fantastic.

[blowshimselfupdude]

Troy has 1 scene of any worth.

[ironspiderhulk04]

bullcorn. what's wrong with it?

[blowshimselfupdude]

It sucks.

[King191912]

Have you even read the Odyssey? Maybe its good if you've never read it, idk.

[ironspiderhulk04]

you mean the iliad? the odyssey is following the war

[King191912]

yes, iliad and the odyssey. I keep mixing them up.

[ironspiderhulk04]

nah i haven't, but even iliad only covers the last few weeks

[King191912]

Oh, well I was forced to. Took a Greek and Roman course a while back. It's manditory text. Even so, it was a good read, and a fun course. You should give it a try if you're interested.

[ironspiderhulk04]

i'll read em sometime i'm sure.