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Very disappointing...

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Robin Hood is fat? Old? WTF? Horrible movie that tries to make Robin Hood feel historical but it's just terrible. They try to turn it into a wannabe Braveheart at the end and it's an atrocity. No Sherwood forrest? No Little John? Will Scarlet? Friar Tuck? Just rubbish.

This film wouldn't have been so bad if it had been called something other than Robin Hood. As it is, apart from some of the character names, it has nothing to do with the legend of Robin Hood. Obviously the use of the title Robin Hood was a cynical attempt to get bums on seats. Ridley Scott should be thoroughly ashamed of himself for peddling this trash.

Famed director Ridley Scott presents a tale unlike any of the Robin Hood you may know. He is not even referred to as "Robin of the Hood" until the film's conclusion. Robin Longstride (Russell Crowe) comes across a dying Sir Robert Loxley (Douglas Hodge)and promises to return the man's sword to his family. Robin will assume the man's identity; romance Loxley's wife, Marion (Cate Blanchett) and manages to really draw the wrath of area outlaws as well as the Sheriff of Nottingham (Matthew Macfadyen).Scott's film actually tells the story of how a man can become Robin Hood and what happens to villages and countries that create such heroes. This is a well made movie with an extremely high level of talent. Well choreographed sequences of action and fighting.Top shelf cast also includes: Max von Sydow, Mark Addy, William Hurt, Oscar Isaac, Danny Huston, Mark Strong, Lea Seydoux, Scott Grimes and Kevin Durand.

Throughout the years (or in this case centuries), the story of "Robin Hood" has been told in many different variations. There's the swashbuckler (Errol Flynn), the comedian ("Men in Tights"), and the cartoonish (Disney), to name just a few. This Ridley Scott effort takes a sort of "Dark Knight" approach to the green-clad archer, perusing the roots of the character and explaining how the legend began.For a basic plot summary, this film centers on Robin Longstride (Russell Crowe), who struggles to exist in King John's rule of England after returning from the Crusades. After completing one final mission after the wars to the Loxley house, Robin meets Marion Loxley (Cate Blanchett), a sort of kindred spirit in the fight against the oppressive government.This film works on a number of different levels...-It is great action/adventure. The war scenes are reminiscent of "Lord of The Rings", and just as thrilling (not overdone or cheesy).-The grittiness. This isn't a swashbuckling Robin, but rather a good-hearted man just trying to do what is right. Also, this is a great imagining of 13th century England, making you feel as if what you are seeing could have actually transpired.-The birth of the legend. The "cannon" points (Marion, Band of Merry Men, archery, etc.) are subtle and serve to enhance the overall plot, not beat you over the head like "look what we did!".Overall, then, this is a very underrated film, especially if you are at all a fan of the Robin Hood character. The movie itself may not be as gripping as "Dark Knight", but it is well-made in a very similar style.