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Actors: Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Christian Slater, Alan Rickman
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves |
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ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES is a movie directed by Kevin Reynolds in 1991. The picture earned a nomination for the Academy Award in the Best Music, Song category.
This is another version of the Robin Hood story. Robin and the Moor Morgan Freeman assemble the poor peasants of the region to challenge Alan Rickman, the mean Sheriff of Nottingham, who's dreaming of replacing Richard Lionheart.
--Daniel Staebler, Resident Scholar
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Romance beyond belief! Kevin can be my Robin Hood any day!
This is a typical steal from the rich and give to the poor story but the quality of the visuals makes you feel like you are there! I could reach out and touch the fabrics they wore.
--Rachael Garrick, Resident Scholar
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Kevin Costner is Robin Hood, prince of thieves! In this re-hash of the English legend, Costner leads the rogue-hero in a dynamic production--one that is fun to watch and one
that certainly will hold your attention. Aptly and expertly aided by Morgan Freeman, Robin returns home from a crusade to find things are even worse than when left. And
surprise of surprises, he finds that the naughty sheriff of Nottingham has confiscated the land of Robin's father (Robin is no poor thief in this version!), Robin mounts the attack. Alan Rickman plays--superbly in this instance: his performance is absolutely top-notch!--the sheriff, determined once and for all to eliminate Robin and his merry
followers, regardless of the means! Probably the best “Robin Hood” filmed!
--Bill Hobbs, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Movie
Actual chase scenes or violence - 30%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 60%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 10%
Time/Era of Movie:
- middle ages
Crime & Police Story?
Yes
If this is a criminal POV story...
- virtuous thief doing good
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- champion of justice
Age:
- 20's-30's
Hair color?
- blonde
Hair style
- short/standard wavy (man)
Body type
- average (man)
Ethnicity/Nationality
- British
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Black
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- police/lawman
Hair color
- brunette (Black)
Body type
- average (man)
Ethnicity/Nationality
- British
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
Misc setting
- castle
Style
How many deaths in film?
- dozens
Kind of violence:
- mission to rescue
- mission to protect something
- hand to hand
- knives
- swords
Unusual forms of death
- perforation--swords/knives
If this is a kid's movie...
- Ages 10-15
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