Robin Head

After being freed from a Moroccan prison, Robin of Loxley returns to England to find his father murdered and his lands under the control of the tyrannical Sheriff of Nottingham. He gathers a band of outlaws in Sherwood Forest to fight against the Sheriff's oppression, culminating in a final confrontation to save Prince John and the kingdom.

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves was a commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 1991. However, critical reception was largely mixed to negative, with many critics citing its excessive length, uneven tone, and Kevin Costner's controversial English accent as major drawbacks, despite some praise for its action sequences and supporting cast, particularly Alan Rickman's performance as the Sheriff.

• Praised for its energetic action and Alan Rickman's memorable villain.

• Criticized for its overlong runtime and Kevin Costner's performance.

• Seen as an entertaining, if somewhat flawed, popcorn adventure.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an enjoyable adventure, appreciating the classic tale and the action. Some viewers noted that while it wasn't a perfect film, it was entertaining and worth watching, with many enjoying the performances.

Nominated for multiple Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Actor for Kevin Costner. Alan Rickman received a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Kevin Costner initially refused to wear the traditional green tights, opting for more rugged, leather attire. He eventually conceded to wear green during the final battle sequence.