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**Chaetheus** · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:04 pm Post subject: New Robin Hood Movie

Due out this May??? Starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett...

http://robinhoodthemovie.com/

It looks like it has potential. Real potential. Directed by Ridely 'Gladiator' Scott...

Have I just been under a rock in a cave on Mars with my eyes closed and fingers in my ears that this is the first I am hearing of this...?? Don't be shy - you can tell me if I have...I won't be offended...

**bluebabydoll** · Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:13 pm Post subject:

Its funny that you just posted this cuz I heard a rumor about it a while back but just today saw the first preview for it lol

it does look like it has potential but i will need to see more!

**EyrienWings** · Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:16 am Post subject:

I heard about this a while back too... I was looking up Mark Strong... I think he's a villian in it, yes? I am going to have to go and watch this trailer now...
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**Lycanus** · Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 11:12 pm Post subject:

My take on this ?

Usually anything involving the sheer genius that is Ridley Scott, combined with swords, horses & blood-drenched men fighting to the death for what they believe in, can only be a very good thing.

Add the incentive of Russell Crowe in full Maximus mode & Cate Blanchett into the mix & we could be in for a treat ... Well, I hope so, anyway ... Mr. Green

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**Chaetheus** · Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 8:44 pm Post subject:

Ok...the article is a yawner...but scroll down and there's a trailer for the new movie. Mr. Green

You really didn't think I'd leave you hanging with some stupid article and no pay-off...did you?

http://www.asylum.com/2010/05/03/robin-hood-legend/

I'm still undecided... I just...Russell Crowe just... Ok, I'll 'fess up, I just don't really think he's all that. There. I said it.

Now I am going to go hide before someone tries to string me up...

peek

**bluebabydoll** · Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 9:38 pm Post subject:

oh chaetheus i could hugs

! I have been thinking the same thing about both the movie & especially russel crowe! I thought he was great in gladiator but that was a while ago gaah

I dunno but just kno you are not alone! so Ill be hiding with you nervous

**homeric** · Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 9:45 pm Post subject:

Kate Blanchett's playing Marion and she's always worth watching, but I don't know. Can a new Robin Hood film really top the awesomeness that was Alan Rickman cancelling christmas?
unless it's Russell Crowe's Robin lobbing phones instead of arrows to save the day. Come on I bet you'd watch it ;)
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**evil Jacquie** · Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 11:41 pm Post subject:

I liked Gladiator very much, even though I know it wasn't historically accurate. So, I'll definitely go and see this one, which is a good thing since Mom really wants to go and see it - she LOVED Gladiator so much and still watches it about twice a month. clap

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**Chaetheus** · Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 12:39 am Post subject:

Ooooh...Homeric...forgot about Alan Rickman canceling Christmas. And, I agree, Cate Blanchett is always worth watching...

Ummm...nah...even lobbing phones, I'd have a rough time watching him. He just bothers me - not as much as Brad Pitt, but it's close. I don't know what it is. I couldn't make it all the way through Gladiator, due mainly to his presence. Shocked

Anywaywho. I'm still undecided about seeing the movie...I think I'll wait for the dvd or until it ends up at the bargain shows.

**Lycanus** · Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 3:40 pm Post subject:

Sorry ... Don't think anything/anyone can possibly top Alan Rickman in "Prince of Thieves" he grabbed that film by the scruff of the neck & swaggered off with it. Bless him ...
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**Chaetheus** · Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 4:31 pm Post subject:

Well...DUH... I don't think anyone really watched it for Kevin Costner, did they???

Alan Rickman and whoever played Guy of Gisbourne... Nice combo there. At least until Sean swaggered on at the end. But even then...it's a close call... drool

**Lycanus** · Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 4:32 pm Post subject:

I mostly watched it for:

Alan Rickman, Michael Wincott, Morgan Freeman & Christian Slater - basically anyone but K Costner ! Mr. Green

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**Chaetheus** · Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 4:37 pm Post subject:

My point exactly. Who knew Sean was going to show up at the end? Just a bonus in my book, baby...just a big bonus. Very Happy

Woosh. I have to stop now - still at work and wow...I could get myself into a huge mess of trouble if I keep up on this fantasizing about that cast.... Embarassed

**homeric** · Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 5:32 pm Post subject:

**Chaetheus** · Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 5:41 pm Post subject:

I think you're right. That's....horrible...

She made you see Waterworld? OMG

You most definitely have a cruelty case there, Homeric...most definitely...

**Lycanus** · Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 10:13 am Post subject:

Sheesh ! I'm surprized that you're as sane as you are after having that torture inflicted upon you, Homeric.

That was brutal ... Shocked

Almost as bad as my dad making me watch anything with Gene Hackman/Clint Eastwood/ Jean Claude Van Damme or Steven Seagal - I know, my old man has lousy taste in films ... Embarassed

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**homeric** · Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 5:59 pm Post subject:

Jean Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal?
OMG

I feel for you. I really do. hugs

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**Chaetheus** · Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 1:06 am Post subject:

OK...I confess to watching a Steven Seagal movie and enjoying it but only because my high school Spanish teacher was in it for, like, 15 minutes. So I liked those 15 minutes and spent the remainder of the time going gaah

Wow...could you imagine a movie with JVD and SS? scared

Yeah...my old man had a thing for the Clint Eastwood movies too...I think that, to this day, that is part of my aversion to cop movies...the whole Dirty Harry thing and all...

group hug

for all us traumatized children of forced movie torture.

**Chaetheus** · Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 2:55 pm Post subject:

Early review for the film...and it isn't pretty...

http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie-critic-reviews/robin-hood.9/?icid=MOVIES1&GT1=MOVIES1

I am still on the fence about seeing this...although considering my track record with new movies... Yeah...I'll be as likely to see it in a theatre as...well...Steven Seagal is to developing any serious acting chops. Mr. Green