Robin Hood (1991)

A Saxon nobleman (Patrick Bergin) is branded an outlaw for insulting a knight (Jurgen Prochnow). His lands forfeited, he escapes into the forests of Sherwood where he gathers a group of men to fight. Directed by John Irvin (GHOST STORY). The story of Robin Hood is so familiar that there are no surprises and the pleasure comes (or should come) from the telling of the tale. This one may not come near the joys of the 1938 Errol Flynn classic but it's a more than decent effort. The film has a dark and gritty look, looking more realistic and true to its late medieval times than the usual glossy and lush Hollywood productions. Unfortunately, although he looks the part, Patrick Bergin seems an anachronistic Robin Hood. His attitude and acting style very contemporary against the more "classic" performances by the rest of the cast. Thurman makes for a fiery and defiant Maid Marion, no demure damsel she! There's a nice underscore by Geoffrey Burgon. With Jeroen Krabbe, Edward Fox and David Morrisey.