For SF Site, I reviewed the latest Russell Crowe/Ridley Scott collaboration Robin Hood.
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| Everyone knows the legend of Robin Hood. Emerging from the depths of Sherwood Forest, Robin and his band of merry men steal from the rich of Nottingham and give to the poor. His tales of cleverness and daring-do feature archery and swordplay, competition and romance define the very essence of exciting adventure. Too bad no one bothered to remind the makers of the lackluster Robin Hood of these necessary elements. |
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| Through a series of improbable events, Robin assumes the identity of the deceased Sir Robin Loxley and his 5,000 acres in Nottingham, while serving as temporary companion to Loxley’s widow, Marion. During these moments, Robin Hood unveils its most egregious factual faux pas by drawing a spurious link between a seminal document in British constitutional history and Robin’s Longstride ancestry. Further eroding the film’s credibility, both the Normans and Saxons use anachronistic long ships to transport troops over the English Channel. These 20th century style carriers employ a rear swivel technology, unknown in the Middle Ages, to unload men and munitions for beach assaults. |
Check out the entire review over at SF Site.