Before watching it, I didn't know much about this movie, although I thought I knew enough, just by reading the title. I was certain that this would be another adaptation of the legend of Robin Hood and I must say that I was looking forward to it. I'm not going to say that this is exactly the type of movie that I constantly want to see, but when I get the chance to watch a movie with famous actors like Sean Connery, Audrey Hepburn, Robert Shaw and Richard Harris, I'll certainly not let it pass without watching it.
As I already said in the previous paragraph, this movie tells the story of Robin Hood and Lady Marian. However, this time we don't get to see him in the prime of his life. Robin Hood is an old man when he returns with his best friend Little John to England after the crusades and Marian has become a nun. Robin Hood no longer seems capable of great action, but when the Sheriff of Nottingham once again threatens Sherwood, it doesn't take long before he gathers his still loyal men around him together with many peasants and villagers who are tired of the Sheriff's tyrannic behavior...
At first it all took some time to get used to the new concept. No-one has ever shown Robin Hood as an old man who is still willing to fight, but who has to deal with several physical restrictions. That's not exactly the image that we have of him, but I must say that it worked. It was original and the new approach to the subject made sure that this is a movie that doesn't immediately gets lost in the bunch of other Robin Hood movies. But the original approach to the story isn't the only good reason why you should give this movie a try. Sean Connery is a very worthy Robin Hood, Audrey Hepburn did an excellent job with her role as Maid Marian and Robert Shaw was very nice to watch as the Sheriff of Nothingham.
As a conclusion I would like to add that all the fans of the Robin Hood movies who aren't afraid to see their hero as an old man, should give this movie a try. It's original, it's different and it's daring, but it works. And even when you aren't too much a fan of this story, then you should still watch the movie for the interesting performances from this very nice and interesting cast. I give this movie a 7.5/10
As I already said in the previous paragraph, this movie tells the story of Robin Hood and Lady Marian. However, this time we don't get to see him in the prime of his life. Robin Hood is an old man when he returns with his best friend Little John to England after the crusades and Marian has become a nun. Robin Hood no longer seems capable of great action, but when the Sheriff of Nottingham once again threatens Sherwood, it doesn't take long before he gathers his still loyal men around him together with many peasants and villagers who are tired of the Sheriff's tyrannic behavior...
At first it all took some time to get used to the new concept. No-one has ever shown Robin Hood as an old man who is still willing to fight, but who has to deal with several physical restrictions. That's not exactly the image that we have of him, but I must say that it worked. It was original and the new approach to the subject made sure that this is a movie that doesn't immediately gets lost in the bunch of other Robin Hood movies. But the original approach to the story isn't the only good reason why you should give this movie a try. Sean Connery is a very worthy Robin Hood, Audrey Hepburn did an excellent job with her role as Maid Marian and Robert Shaw was very nice to watch as the Sheriff of Nothingham.
As a conclusion I would like to add that all the fans of the Robin Hood movies who aren't afraid to see their hero as an old man, should give this movie a try. It's original, it's different and it's daring, but it works. And even when you aren't too much a fan of this story, then you should still watch the movie for the interesting performances from this very nice and interesting cast. I give this movie a 7.5/10