Robin Hood

Hey guys and gals, The Kidd here, back with a new review for Robin Hood.

Being a guy, Robin Hood has been a part of my life since I was a child. From watching the animated Disney version, to reading every book, and even seeing Kevin Costner in Prince of Thieves over a thousand times, the legend of Robin Hood is a staple in any young boy's childhood.

Teaming back up with Gladiator's director Ridley Scott, Russell Crowe delivers a performance that stands out from any previous portrayal of the legendary outlaw. Crowe delivers to the audience a more gritty, take-no-prisoners, and all around more bad-ass Robin. He was also backed up by a decent cast. Cate Blanchett delivers a more powerful, strong willed Marion, and Kevin Durand gives the usual goofy, tough guy performance as Little John. Mark Strong portrays a bad guy not yet seen in any of the Robin Hood stories so far.

Seeing as the story of Nottingham's most infamous outlaw has been told and re-told many times, it was quite refreshing to be given a different story. They didn't really change anything from the past stories, they just gave us more of a prequel with this movie. This story told life-long Robin Hood fans how he actually became Robin Hood. For those expecting a re-telling of the old "Robin Hood defeats the evil King John" story, prepare to be disappointed. In a good way. This movie is a must-see for Robin Hood fans. Or Russell Crowe fans.

Robin Hood left me leaving the theater quite satisfied, giving it an 8 out of 10.