Elfira Yolanda S

Robin Hood is the first movie in 2010 that I watch in the cinema, an actual cinema if I may add. Every coin has two sides. Bali is a goddess island but it’s a no-decent-cinema island, too. So, Robin Hood. Let me explain.

First, there’s “war”.

War scenes are great for movies. Only in movies, I know. If only in reality there were no people harmed in the making of the war, it would be awesome.

Second, there’s “the weapon”.

I think bows and arrows are the most elegant weapon. I think archer is an adorable word.

Third, there’s “the adorable cast”.

To my surprise, Russel Crowe is adorable, too. Classic cartoon has successfully set my imagination of Robin Hood. Seeing a rather chubby but still adorable man playing Robin Hood is a mind changing experience! Good job, Mr. Crowe!

Four, there’s “the fantasy character”.

It feels good to see the fantasy characters brought to life. I always remember the physical appearance of Frater Tuck and Little John from my childhood’s Robin Hood cartoon. The casts fit the picture. Well, make-up and wardrobe help. An exception for Robin hood, see my third point above.

Five, there’s “no green hood”.

Yet. There’s no green hood yet. The story takes place before Robin Hood and the gang live in the forest as the outlaws. The movie ends with the “so the legend begins” written in a parchment.

Six, the least important point.

Even though it ends with “so the legend begins”. I hope that there’s no sequel. What’s wrong with the Hollywood these days? Too many sequels are not good for health, people! [just read it somewhere: there IS going to be a sequel. Hm.]

Conclusion.

I should’ve been more careful in planning and executing a surprise. Mwahahaha.. But it’s fun! It really is!

May, 2010