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...follows the traditional story of robin hood, which if you haven't heard it (where have you been if you haven't?) is as follows. Son of a rich nobleman (Robin of Locksley) returns from the third crusade where he has been fighting with Richard the Lion Heart. On his return he discovers that the evil brother prince John (later king john) aided by the sheriff of Nottingham has userpt the throne, he has also excommunicated Robin's father. Finding no friends ... ...follows historical 'truth' (although weather Robin Hood ever existed is still up for debate). Throughout the film Robin (played by Kevin Costner) attempts to win the heart of Lady Marian (played by Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) while helping the outlaws reconstruct something of their shattered lives. He simultaneously must defeat the sheriff of Nottingham (played by Alan Rickman) who attempts to marry Lady Marian.
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cfcamm 02.01.2006
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...movie especially, the characters.
Robin Hood played by Kevin Costner, returns home to England, to find out that the Sheriff of Nottingham, played by Alan Rickman, has turned his home into an inhabitable land where the rich rule and trample on the poor. Robin returns in time to save the day with his band of outlaws as his merry men and his right hand. He also has to rescue his love Lady Marian from the evil grips of the Sheriff. Alan Rickam steals ... ...all know the basics of Robin Hood, steals from the rich and gives to the poor...but still isn't it nice to hear and watch a good story over and over again
This movie is filled with adventure from the beginning to the end. You can watch it alone or with friends and family. Look out for a few bloopers, hint when Little John is standing at the river and is about to fight with Robin Hood for his medalion
p.s. the soundtrack, Brian Adams's 'Everything ...
temisana 27.10.2005 (28.10.2005)
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