Robin Hood

On a boring Friday evening, the Arien and I decided that we needed to break the monotony of work-home-cookdinner routine by catching a movie. Though I wanted to watch another movie, I let him choose Robin Hood. So, there we were on a Friday, munching a burger at McDs and chatting as if there was no tomorrow. Amidst the bhaag-daud of the day-to-day routine, I always felt we are moving from Task 9 to Task 10. So, it was nice to have some time to ourselves before we lost ourselves in a movie. The Arien was also relaxed, became nostalgic, and soon we were both agreeing that this was one of the best ideas for an otherwise boring Friday. Naturally, I was all smiles - it was my idea :)

So, we walked into the Cinema Hall, well in advance, and made our way to the seats. I was telling the Arien 'bout the Robin Hood movie starring Kevin Costner and how we were all crazy 'bout him then. Also, Bryan Adams had scored the music for the movie or at least, scored the music for 1 song in the movie: Everything I do, I do it for you. The Arien wanted to know when it was released and I was shocked to realize that it was almost 16+ years ago!! Kevin Costner was so handsome. He was totally perfect for the role. I cud not remember much of the story except tht he was cmpltly drool-worthy :D

The Arien, of course, remembered the ridiculously funny spoof movie on Robin Hood which we had seen often on TV. I think it was titled "Men in Tights" or something like that. It was not funny in a subtle manner or clean enuf for family viewing but it was totally over-the-top, slightly crude, absolutely hilarious movie. Some scenes were totally scandalous but you still found it funny, which is the way most spoof movies are. Zee English used to telecast the movie earlier with all the objectionable scenes removed so that it was suitable for an Indian Audience. Hahaha!!

Well, now to the latest offering of Robin Hood. First thing that you must know, the plan is to probably have a sequel - maybe 2. So, this offering, introduces Robin Loxley or Longstride or whtever, to us. The actual thievery and taking-from-rich-and-giving-to-the-poor is yet to happen. Russel Crowe is not handsome in the regular way but his rugged look was totally worth-a-watch. The scenes between Russel Crowe and Cate Blanchett are amusing. The touch of humour does lighten things a bit. However, if, like us, you were waiting for the rob-rich-give-poor scenes, you will be in for quite a shock.

The movie is a tad slow. A touch of Mel Gibson's Brave Heart, Brad Pitt's Troy is quite evident in the fight scenes but they are the only portions which have any action. While, I would term it as an ole romantic tale with a bit of action thrown in. However, throw Russel Crowe and Cate into the story and you will be watching a piece of Art, maybe not a masterpiece but def worth a watch on the Silver Screen. Well, I give it 3 stars. Go watch!!