tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post1514351345082756940..comments2024-03-05T19:35:48.700-08:00Comments on Booktalk & More: Robin HoodAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-30122208523953555092010-10-08T05:39:23.950-07:002010-10-08T05:39:23.950-07:00@Polka Dot - So glad you enjoyed my review, thank ...@Polka Dot - So glad you enjoyed my review, thank you! And even happier that you're as much of a fan of this movie as me! :) It was definitely one of the best movie surprises for me this year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-56082281031077494062010-10-07T18:38:17.978-07:002010-10-07T18:38:17.978-07:00This is an awesome review. And basically everythin...This is an awesome review. And basically everything you think about it is exactly how I feel about it! I wish I had read this review when it was still in theaters... I would definitely have gone and seen it!Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506813451259448763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-3123641559949717892010-05-17T04:26:45.031-07:002010-05-17T04:26:45.031-07:00@Traxy - I'll be very curious to hear your tak...@Traxy - I'll be very curious to hear your take on the movie. I have nothing to back this idea up, but I suspect if people go into this expecting a traditional RH story they are disappointed (just my guess). <br /><br />And you are so right in your last comment, there is only ONE Gisborne...so I'm glad this movie did RA the courtesy of changing the baddie's name to Godfrey. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-37986126574986315422010-05-16T12:57:06.429-07:002010-05-16T12:57:06.429-07:00Like Maria Grazia, I've wanted to see it as a ...Like Maria Grazia, I've wanted to see it as a task to fulfill, and the only people I've heard say anything about it have said it was rubbish. Nice to read your very positive review, because it makes me want to go and see the film, and I think your perspective would be similar to mine, which means if you enjoy it, so should I. If you know what I mean? :) Great review!<br /><br />Mark Strong - watched "Kick Ass" earlier, where he was the baddie. Sooooo far from the oh so lovely Mr. Knightley in "Emma" 14 years (or so) ago! I'm glad that his character isn't called Gisborne, even that's who he effectively plays, because we all know, there is just ONE Gisborne! :)Traxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13249884092846934427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-16244387513964725652010-05-15T19:16:54.350-07:002010-05-15T19:16:54.350-07:00@Lori - Not shocked. LOL! ;)
Nope, haven't wa...@Lori - Not shocked. LOL! ;)<br /><br />Nope, haven't watched Who yet - running behind!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-79200230641032876582010-05-15T19:03:41.480-07:002010-05-15T19:03:41.480-07:00Yes, I think Becky made me watch Mystery, Alaska. ...Yes, I think Becky made me watch Mystery, Alaska. ;-)<br /><br />Did you just watch Dr. Who?Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526569454787709981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-19361808313752687232010-05-15T18:13:44.946-07:002010-05-15T18:13:44.946-07:00@Luciana - I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the...@Luciana - I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the film as well. The powers that be really did the movie a disservice in how it was promoted IMO - doesn't do the finished product justice. I really, really liked Crowe & Blanchett's relationship though - would LOVE to see how that plays out in a sequel. I really hope this is something Ridley Scott decides to pursue.<br /><br />@Lori - I know, right? :) I never saw Mystery, Alaska, L.A. Confidential, OR The Quick and the Dead, can you believe it? Wasn't Mystery a favorite of Becky's? LOL! Thanks for the recs.<br /><br />@Lori - I know exactly what you mean. Some films I'm fine with and others which could be very similar elicit that stronger negative reaction. If you've seen (and liked) Gladiator I think you'll be fine with RH.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-86171549226821316132010-05-15T17:29:43.443-07:002010-05-15T17:29:43.443-07:00Ruth, the violence thing is such a gray area. The ...Ruth, the violence thing is such a gray area. The same violent act in one film could make me cringe and turn the channel, when in another it might not provoke that reaction. There's just something about the Sharpe series that struck us as a bit too brutal. I don't think I saw Kingdom of Heaven. I did see Gladiator.Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-61331601215300360492010-05-15T15:44:25.539-07:002010-05-15T15:44:25.539-07:00Lovely Mark Strong pic!
I was just thinking about...Lovely Mark Strong pic!<br /><br />I was just thinking about some of my favorite old Russell Crowe movies. Did you ever see Mystery, Alaska? I think you could enjoy it. And two movies where he also exhibits that sexy, man of few words charisma are L.A. Confidential and The Quick and the Dead. TQatD is not the greatest movie (Sharon Stone in a western?!?) but Russell is the main draw in my opinion. You might not like L.A.C b/c of the language/violence but Russell is awesome.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526569454787709981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-88848288977567791682010-05-15T12:02:34.876-07:002010-05-15T12:02:34.876-07:00I went to watch yesterday in the hope of complaini...I went to watch yesterday in the hope of complaining a lot, because for the trailers I was really disapointed. As Robin Hood is my favourite hero I had to see what Scott did to him. And then I had to bite my tongue. I loved this! I cannot believe they did such a good job! Incredible in every aspect! Although I didn't think Crowe and Blanchett had a great chemistry. Well done with the Magna Carta thing! And I couldn't belive in how they transformed poor Macfadyen! A sequel MUST be done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-274796910252845602010-05-15T10:19:01.698-07:002010-05-15T10:19:01.698-07:00Everyone, your comments are making my day, THANK Y...Everyone, your comments are making my day, THANK YOU! :) So happy ya'll are enjoying my review.<br /><br />@Juju - Glad you are able to appreciate Mark Strong too. :)<br /><br />@Maria - I really hope you enjoy this film as well! It was quite the surprise for me. I look forward to reading your take on the movie.<br /><br />@Laura - I think you will love Crowe's warrior hero. He won me over BIG time. Can't wait to hear what you think.<br /><br />@Lori - We're all channeling each other, eekk! LOL! I would totally go see this movie again with you & Laura, that would be so much fun! :) Oh - have you seen Kingdom of Heaven? I seem to recall that you & I had a brief discussion about levels of violence in film (maybe it was related to the Sharpe series?). Anyway I did just want to stress that this is a vintage Scott war film first & foremost, but I didn't find it overly gratuitous in the violence dept. And no, still writing reviews just for fun...thanks for the compliment though! :)<br /><br />Oh, everyone one more thing - if you go see this be sure to stay through the first part of the credits. I thought the way they retold parts of the story through gorgeous, abstract animation was really cool.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-38151658431260604752010-05-15T10:03:13.231-07:002010-05-15T10:03:13.231-07:00Ruth (and Laura) I just have to laugh. I just got ...Ruth (and Laura) I just have to laugh. I just got done telling my husband about this review and that you had convinced me to not wait for the DVD but go see this on the big screen. I only wish I could go with the two of you!<br /><br />Another awesome review. Has anyone hired you to do this yet, Ruth? You sell em, girl!Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-5423317521619840972010-05-15T09:50:14.929-07:002010-05-15T09:50:14.929-07:00My, my, Ruth, this is a must-see. I'm going to...My, my, Ruth, this is a must-see. I'm going to do it on the big screen this time as I think this is what it deserves. Your review is AWESOME! I, too, have never been Russell Crowe rabid but I love a warrior-type hero and this might do the trick. Can't wait:)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-17419467007379027952010-05-15T09:48:34.729-07:002010-05-15T09:48:34.729-07:00What I great review! I mildly wanted to see it, fe...What I great review! I mildly wanted to see it, feeling it a sort of task, but you made absolutley long for watching it! <br />Well done Ruth.<br />I loved Russel Crowe more in A Beautiful Mind than in The Gladiator, then I love Cate Blanchett and Mark Strong and I'm even ready to disappointed in Matthew Mac Fadyen's brief appearance. I'm sure I'll miss my Guy of Gisborne but... I definitely want to see it!It was released just yesterday here in Italy.<br />Have a great weekend!<br />MGMaria Graziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876779286144473782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-5891445889748202382010-05-15T09:38:35.333-07:002010-05-15T09:38:35.333-07:00Oh wow. What a aweomse review. I want to see this....Oh wow. What a aweomse review. I want to see this.<br /><br />You're right about the soulful eyes.Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.com