Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Probably the best adaptation of the Robin Hood legend, where he gains incredible charisma thanks to the excellent Kevin Costner, and Morgan Freeman as a Saracen warrior is also outstanding. Alan Rickman doesn't even need to be mentioned, he delivers one of the best villains on the big screen. The action is truly captivating, especially the breathtaking forest ambush scene. The pleasant music enhances the atmosphere, and everything is well-directed by Kevin Reynolds. The running time is not a problem, the whole film is very dynamic. The collaboration of the two Kevins turned out excellent. Unfortunately, a few years later, they would not repeat their success. (11/03/2006)

More than the legend of which nothing remains intact in this movie, this is a classic fairytale with the baddest ever tyrant (hats off to Rickman, it was no easy task to act this honorably) and the kindest ever good guy. Good to put your feet up to, immemorable, badly told, in places really funny, almost never ridiculous and with an imperceptible difference between the regular and the extended version. Luckily this is significantly less gung ho than the version from the thirties, but that isn’t enough to make it more than just a good movie. Oh yeah, and ban Christmas! (01/05/2010)

A textbook movie. Action, romance, exoticism (yes, Morgan Freeman :), jokes and adventures. Costner's Robin Hood is one of the best and probably best-known treatments of this outlaw legend. Plus, Alan Rickman shows off one of his best slippery villains here. I simply love this movie. (15/07/2007)

I'm one of those people who somehow never saw this classic Robin Hood movie until now. But here's my key takeaway: if you've seen Mel Brooks' Robin Hood: Men in Tights first, you’re never going to be able to take this version seriously. The parody nails so many specific scenes, I kept seeing Men in Tights more than the actual film. That said, it's still a fun watch. Kevin Costner does his thing, and there's a charm to the old-school, pre-digital filmmaking that gives it an authentic, historical feel. (26/12/2020)

I know I loved this movie as a child, but I thought it wouldn't impress me much anymore these days. The opposite is true and the film still has it. Perhaps if it had been a bit more serious towards the end, it might have been better, but there are still characters here that one can easily fall in love with, especially because they are portrayed by great actors. (08/12/2014)