Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 90’s (1697 movies items)

" Kevin Costner, plays legendary folk hero Robin of Locksley, as goes from being jailed in a far away prison, to leading a group of bandits lead by the wickedly evil and nasty Sheriff of Nottingham, played deliciously by Alan Rickmsn. A man who is so evil, that he doesn’t even need a name to go by. Just the Sheriff of Nottingham. There is also the beautiful and radiant Maid Marion, who he has to save before it’s too late. Arguably for many, the MVPs of the film are Rickman, Morgan Freeman"

My Favorite Films of 1991 (25 movies items)

" "This is grain, which any fool can eat, but for which the Lord intended a more divine means of consumption. Let us give praise to our maker and glory to his bounty by learning about... BEER!" Directed by Kevin Reynolds Written by Pen Densham and John Watson Music by Michael Kamen Cinematography by Douglas Milsome Editing by Peter Boyle"

“Ditching the idiosyncratic lightheartedness of Errol Flynn's iconic outing as the swashbuckling titular outlaw, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves presents”

“Dis flick was such a let down to my. My boy Tyrone said he had got his hands on a film about a white boy trying to make it big by stealing from suckas”

“Key reactions:

+ The beginning always hooks me

+ There are good characters and comedy

- It is slow at times, especially the uncut version

- The dying for love theme is pushed in the story line and soundtrack

- Accents are clearly inconsistent and distracting” read more

Favorite Action Films: 1990-1991 (49 movies items)

" Directed by: Kevin Reynolds Produced by: James G. Robinson, Gary Barber, Michael J. Kagan, Richard B. Lewis, David Nicksey, Pen Densham, John Watson, and Kevin Costner Written by: Pen Densham and John Watson Cinematography: Douglas Milsome Edited by: Peter Boyle Music by: Michael Kamen Distributed by: Warner Bros."

Spectacular Casting Disasters Part 2 (7 movies items)

"kevin Costner as Robin Hood Not only did Kevin Costner not bother with the accent, he didn't seem to try with the acting. His acting is as bland as Taco Bell's pathetic attempt at Mexican food. At least Taron Egerton had the right accent for the role."

Watched in 2019 (214 movies items)

"11.10. Halusimme katsoa jotain 90-luvun isoa turvallista Hollywoodia, ja kun kerran hetkeä aikaisemmin puhuimme leffavisakysymyksissä olleesta Michael Wincottin kuolemasta Robin Hoodissa, niin ei sitten muuta kuin sukkahousuttomat sankarit pyörimään. Wincottin murina on aina jees, Sielun veljistä karanneen näköinen Costner täysin hajuton ja mauton, ja 80-luvun italialaiselta konemusiikkiartistilta näyttävä Alan Rickman upea ilmestys pääpahiksena. Yllättävän vähän taistelua ta"

A spectacular though flawed medieval blockbuster

“Ditching the idiosyncratic lightheartedness of Errol Flynn's iconic outing as the swashbuckling titular outlaw, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves presents more of a brutal, realistic reimagining of the centuries-old folklore legend, and the result is not strictly for young children. Positioned as the must-see movie event of the 1991 summer season, this Robin Hood endured a tough journey to the big screen, with behind-the-scenes clashes and production setbacks, all of which occurred in the public eye. Happily, however, the finished film does not bear the hallmarks of a troubled production, and it developed into a box office hit, becoming the second-highest grossing movie of 1991 (behind Terminator 2: Judgment Day). Directed by Kevin Reynolds (Waterworld), Prince of Thieves is a spectacular medi” read more

Movies Viewed in 2019 (200 movies items)

" Revisit Viewing Date: September 17th Via: Stan. Plot: When Robin and his Moorish companion come to England and the tyranny of the Sheriff of Nottingham, he decides to fight back as an outlaw. Rating: 7.2/10 You can read my review here"

Other Composers - My Soundtrack Collection 2 (50 music items)

"Composed by Michael Kamen"

Favorite Drama Films: 1990-1991 (111 movies items)

" Directed by: Kevin Reynolds Produced by: James G. Robinson, Gary Barber, Michael J. Kagan, Richard B. Lewis, David Nicksey, Pen Densham, John Watson, and Kevin Costner Written by: Pen Densham and John Watson Cinematography: Douglas Milsome Edited by: Peter Boyle Music by: Michael Kamen Distributed by: Warner Bros."