Robin Hood-Prince of theives essays

Robin Hood-Prince of theives essays A brief summary of the film: Robin of Locksley (Kevin Costner) returns from the crusades with Azeem (Morgan Freeman). Robin Fights Guy of Gisbornes soon after his return. Later, he learns that his father has been killed by the Sheriff (Alan Rickman) and Guy of Gisborne (Michael Wincott), and swears to avenge him. He goes to see Marian (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) to tell her that her brother was killed while escaping from a prison in the Crusades. Guy's men come to arrest Robin, but he flees and hides in Sherwood Forest. There he meets the outlaws in the forest and becomes their leader. After an enemy raid, some outlaws are captured, bound to be hanged unless Marian, a cousin of the King, agrees to marry the Sheriff. Robin comes to the rescue. Sword fight with the Sheriff, that later is killed by the dagger Marian had received from the Sheriff and given to Robin. Robin and Marian get married, with the blessing of King Richard, just back from the crusades. The movie in general is not big on suspense, but however is not predictable either. The settings for the film are spectacular, especially the castle scenes and the forest shots. The action scenes are well done, even though they are quite violent. The special effects were good and the canera angles aswell (like the one that follows the flight of the arrow). I enjoyed the main love song from the movie: Everything I Do, I Do It For You by Bryan Adams. The acting made this movie great the special effects and music made it even better. I think that Costner plays a realistic Robin Hood, not some perfect superhero. He shows emotion and also adds a little humour to the movie In my opinion the best actor in the movie was Morgan Freeman. He is a very talented actor and his role as Azeem shows his incredible ability. He keeps things even with Costner, not overpowering him or under shadowing him. The friendship of Azeem an ...