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My problem with the Robin Hood preview is it looks so grim, like it won't be a fun Robin Hood movie. Even Robin & Marion had some fun moments on the way to that downer of an ending.
I'm also a little miffed that this started off as Nottingham back in the day and was going to be from the sheriff's perspective, which could have been really interesting if done right.
Mostly, though, I don't trust Ridley Scott anymore.
Feh on the out-of-control 3D trend! FEH!
I am not much of a Ridley Scott fan, but I like Russell Crowe, so I might go see the new Robin Hood movie. His reported off-screen assholery doesn't bother me. Unless he's a murderer or a child molester or something, I find how an actor / director / musician acts in real life has little bearing on whether I enjoy his/her work.
Favourite Crowe movie is still L.A. Confidential, followed by Master and Commander. I think the former was the first time I saw Russell Crowe in anything and he sure left an impression. Oh wait -- I saw him earlier than that in an Aussie flick, Proof, with young Hugo Weaving.
I will put in the requisite mention of Virtuosity.
I think my favorite Crowe film is Master and Commander, and that's due to the combined efforts of Peter Weir, Crowe, Paul Bettany, and the terrific story.
Yeah, but Virtuosity was crap.
Beverly, are you a fan of Robin and Marian? I adore that film, with its view of middle-aged love. Audrey Hepburn is brilliant. And Nicol Williamson KILLS as Little John,.
Favourite Crowe movie is still L.A. Confidential, followed by Master and Commander. I think the former was the first time I saw Russell Crowe in anything and he sure left an impression.
Exactly.
Oh wait -- I saw him earlier than that in an Aussie flick, Proof, with young Hugo Weaving.
Exactly this also. It was an after-the-fact realization that I'd seen him (and Hugo) before.
L.A. Confidential
blech.
Yeah, but Virtuosity was crap.
I liked it! He wore a purple suit and killed people a lot.
blech.
Don't you blech all over my L.A. Confidential!