Blog 5: Robin Hood

This is not the Walt Disney version of Robin Hood. Directed by Ridley Scott, director of Gladiator, the beloved children's classic is turned into a serious and edgy movie that is more appealing to older audiences. The movie has a genuine feel to it, it is not the typical glitzy Hollywood productions of Robin Hood we are use to. This movie is a darker version of Robin Hood that has never been done before. It has blood, epic battles, and romance, sort of like Gladiator. In the trailer we first see Robin as a young child whose beloved father is killed before his eyes. Later in life he comes across a tyrannical sheriff who over taxes the people of Nottingham. Robin gathers a band of men to stop the sheriff and bring wealth back to the people of Nottingham. For the movie Oscar winners Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett play Robin Longstride (Robin of the Hood) and Maid Marion. Russell Crowe is the perfect actor to portray this new version of Robin Hood because no one can play a historical bad ass better then him, see Gladiator. Cate Blanchett plays a sassy and independent Maid Marion who wins the affection of Robin Hood. While it is a story many have known since childhood, the newest version of Robin Hood is sure to give you a new perspective on a classic. From fabulous actors to epic battle scenes, what is not to like about this updated Robin Hood. This is a movie for an older audience who wants to see an action-packed blockbuster that keeps you enthralled and on the edge of your seat.

The link is on the bottom right, you should definitely watch it!

Blog 4: The Crow

The Crow is one of my all-time favorite movies and a really amazing comic book series by James O'Barr. The story revolves around the character Eric Draven and his unfortunate tragedy. Eric is assaulted and paralyzed by ruthless street thugs who then brutally rape and torture his fiancee, Shelly, and both end up dying. But fate has a different plan for Eric as he is brought back to life by a crow to avenge his and Shelly's murder. The crow is believed in Indian cultures to be the carriers of lost souls and have the ability to bring the dead back to life. He becomes a vigilante ridding the streets of the lowlifes that inhabit it. This is not a movie for people who are faint of heart because there is a good amount of violence and some drug use in it. In the movie Eric Draven is played by Brandon Lee, son of Bruce Lee. Tragically, near the end of filming Brandon was accidentally shot and killed on set. What I like about this movie is that it stays true to the original story O'Barr created. When you delve past the violence you find the story's true meaning, that justice and love can transcend the grave. It is a tragic story that has a happy ending in the sense that vindication has been achieved by Eric.