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By: Robin Hood – The Bad Guy… no wait, The Good Guy Show!

Robin Hood – The Bad Guy… no wait, The Good Guy Show! — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:45:34 +0000

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By: Elizabeth Woodsmall

Elizabeth Woodsmall — Sun, 24 May 2009 03:34:37 +0000

Admittedly, the viewers of BBC’s “Robin Hood” are legion – attesting to the public’s hunger for heroes. The Robin Hood legend is a favorite of mine, however this version never captured me. The show is fundamentally unbalanced. Please don’t draw your bows — but, Jonas Armstrong is just not believable as Robin Hood. I don’t see any band of men (merry or otherwise) following his character into outlawry and danger. Further, his performance is overshadowed by some really good, bad guys.

The writers keep piling new costumes, plot twists, and fight sequences (now verging on corny) onto an ever tottering plot. If the production were strong, the Merry Men and the Malefactors could be dressed in burlap and fight with wooden swords – and still be riveting.

Frankly, I’m looking forward to Ridley Scott’s “Robin Hood,” with Russell Crowe as the lead. Now, he’s got some edge to his sword! As a director, Mister Scott puts the same level of intelligence and guts into his films, as Richard Armitage puts into his characters.

By: Sunni

Sunni — Sun, 24 May 2009 03:15:52 +0000

I have wanted to watch and like this show, but I just can’t. I don’t really mind taking some liberties with historical fiction, but this show is obviously meant for a younger crowd (teenagers) and not adults. I really liked the past Robin of Sherwood series with its serious and myth aspects and hoped that there would be a recreation in the same manner. This show is utterly disappointing unless you want to watch some hot British fellows (and even then I can’t really bring myself to watch it).

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Sat, 09 May 2009 13:30:10 +0000

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By: Ana T

Ana T — Sat, 09 May 2009 12:02:17 +0000

Oh Madrigal I so love Alan Rickman in that movie!! I can’t wait to see the Toby Stephens episodes! ;-)

By: Madrigal

Madrigal — Sat, 09 May 2009 11:20:53 +0000

I´ve never seen Robin Hood bc it’s not my cup of tea! :)
But i’m a huge fan of Toby Stephens, so i sat to watch these, only the episode he is been so far.
I loved it! He is the bad guy, but a very deliciuous and funny one. He reminded me of Alan Rickman in the Robin Hood film ( the one with Kevin Costner)
I hope you enjoy it too!

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 09 May 2009 10:39:20 +0000

Whitelady, I have the exact same opinion. It’s why I’m going to jump to season 3 without any concern for the 2nd. All I want to see is the interaction between Gisborne, the Sheriff and Prince John. ;-)

Luciana, I’m with you! That Marian is a real piece of work. I was so glad when I heard she was not part of season 3.

Jenny, I enjoyed Gunpowder, Treason & Plot but I confess that I saw it mostly because of Robert Carlisle and I don’t really remember Sam Troughton… Another series to watch again! :)

By: Ana T

Ana T — Sat, 09 May 2009 09:36:14 +0000

Hmm must look for that title then. Thanks for the tip Jenny. :-)

By: jenny

jenny — Sat, 09 May 2009 09:23:28 +0000

Much reminds me so much of my hubby as far as his build and his head. Like no matter HOW skinny he is in body the head will always make him look chubby. LOL. Plus they have very similar eyes. I’ve liked ST ever since I saw him in Gunpowder, Treason & Plot. Carrying that over to Robin Hood was sort of natural. His parts so far in season three have been minimal.

By: Ana T.

Ana T. — Sat, 09 May 2009 08:11:03 +0000

Whitelady,
I tend to agree about most of season one but I think those two last episodes where among the best, and they set up things for season.

My main problem with season two is that they don’t seem to know where they were going with the script. Considering Guy’s character he goes from cardboard villain to someone with a bigger depth and then to cardboard again…

Jenny,
We’re hoping to get to season three soon, I’ve already seen some clips but not whole episodes. Must say Much was annoying me a bit at the end of season two.

Luciana,
I agree, Marian really wasn’t a nice person, one more twist on the legend that maybe we could do without.

Charleybrown,
I hope you get to see it soon, even if it’s just for Richard Armitage. ;-)
However, from what I’ve seen so far Toby Stephens (another of our favourite actors) does a very good job as Prince John.