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I always see Russell Crowe movies because he's in them. I don't think he's particularly attractive but he tends to make movies I want to see. In other words, I trust his judgment to pick good movies for himself and I think that's just as much a talent as acting.
I saw Robin Hood yesterday and it was not the story I expected. Not that it was bad, just different. But I must say I loathed Cate Blanchett's Marion. Who could love that rhymes with itch character, I thought. Totally unlikeable. She was playing Marion like she was a bossy leader of NOW. If she wanted to play that kind of woman maybe she should have picked another movie. There are strong women and there are obnoxious overpowering woman and Blanchett played it like the latter. She gets to play that kind of character a lot, doesn't she but the title of the movie is Robin Hood not Marion of Nottingham. With Crowe playing Robin Hood as a subdued type, couldn't see Robin Hood even liking her nevermind loving her so in this movie, the best scenes were Robin Hood with his with his men and even Robin Hood with the old man but Robin and Marion, UGH!
Laura: Can't agree with you at all. Didn't you catch the parts where he says to her, "Ask me nicely?" ( O I shivered in my seat!) He puts her in her place and her bossiness suddenly became a willingness to do ANYTHING he asked of her... I loved it and I think Cate B was perfect in the role, as was he.
As a woman left with her blind father-in-law to run the household for the past ten years, Marion had to have some qualities of assertiveness and leadership in order to stay alive and keep a roof over their heads.
Not only was Blanchett's character both vulnerable as well as strong, she and Crowe had real chemistry. They looked and acted very well together IMHO.
(By the way, if you want to see Cate in a *very* vulnerable role, check out Charlotte Gray. Unfortunately, this film, which in terms of plot and cinematography had such potential, was not carried out very well.)
Back to Robin Hood. As usual, I loved Scott's production design but was mildly annoyed by the many murky, dimly-lit camera shots.
Loved the portrayals of Friar Tuck (the bees! the mead! really nice touch) Little John (very nice first meeting) the Sheriff (smarmy yet bumbling) etc.
The screenplay certainly plays fast and loose with historical figures, but I never worry too much about that kind of thing.
Bring on the sequel!
We also saw Robin Hood yesterday and loved it! Wasn't sure what to expect because of some luke-warm reviews, but Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett did not disappoint!
Laura: Can't agree with you at all. Didn't you catch the parts where he says to her, "Ask me nicely?" ( O I shivered in my seat!) He puts her in her place and her bossiness suddenly became a willingness to do ANYTHING he asked of her... I loved it and I think Cate B was perfect in the role, as was he.
Sorry, didn't like her with Crowe. Didn't like her. Thought she went over the line from strong woman to obnoxious pushy woman. Again, the movie wasn't Marion from Nottingham. I was thinking, no wonder the first husband left so quickly.
People are doing a really nice of job of describing what they liked and didn't like and supporting their decisions with good rationale thought and
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Originally Posted by skel1977
saw this last night. Piece of crap.
Do you really think this is helpful or that anyone cares about this kind of opinion?
If I said yes would you believe me? Why ask a question which you have already answered for yourself?
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