Robin Hood
Robin Hood

Robin Hood

1991Movie104 minEnglish

The Swashbuckling legend of Robin Hood unfolds in the 12th century when the mighty Normans ruled England with an iron fist.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: John IrvinGenres: Action, Adventure, Drama, History

Plot Summary

A nobleman, wrongly banished by the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham, takes to the forest and rallies a band of outlaws to fight injustice and reclaim his stolen lands. He becomes a legendary folk hero, known for stealing from the rich to give to the poor, while navigating a dangerous love triangle and facing the Sheriff's relentless pursuit.

Critical Reception

The 1991 film adaptation of Robin Hood received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its darker, grittier tone and Patrick Bergin's performance, while others found it to be less engaging than previous iterations and criticized its pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at a more realistic and less romanticized portrayal of Robin Hood.
  • Patrick Bergin's performance as Robin Hood was noted as a strong point by some critics.
  • Criticized for its pacing and a less charismatic feel compared to other versions of the legend.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this specific 1991 adaptation on Google is not readily available, but general sentiment often favors more iconic or stylized versions of the Robin Hood legend.

Fun Fact

Patrick Bergin, who played Robin Hood, reportedly performed many of his own stunts, including a scene where he had to leap from a moving horse into a river.

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This time it's Patrick Bergin who dons the Lincoln Green to lead the Saxons against the oppressive Normans who would steal their lands and tax them out of their homes. He is pitched against the menacing "Folcanet" (Jürgen Prochnow) who not ...