'The Death Of Robin Hood' Review: Sarnoski's Brutal Deconstruction of a Legend Starring Hugh Jackman
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Summary
A review of Michael Sarnoski's film 'The Death Of Robin Hood' starring Hugh Jackman, which presents a brutal, dark, and deconstructed version of the legendary Robin Hood figure. The film's first act is described as intensely violent, making Game of Thrones seem tame, and it deliberately dismantles all previous heroic cinematic portrayals of the character. This Robin Hood is no hero.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe half hour or so first act of Michael Sarnoski's surprising new film The Death of Robin Hood basically makes Game of Thrones look like child's play.
Sarnoski proceeds to destroy any previous cinematic incarnation of the legendary Robin Hood and smash it to bits.
This is no hero.
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