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Ridley Scott finds some merry men for his tights! Wait, that didn't come out right...

Got a feeling... by jackalcack	Mar 10th, 2009 05:36:42 AM
...this film will suck
...in my pants! by Grrrr....	Mar 10th, 2009 05:46:37 AM
Hello
It worked. by Grrrr....	Mar 10th, 2009 05:47:46 AM
Smiles all around.... Not?! Ok, just me then.
I want it to be good by jackalcack	Mar 10th, 2009 05:48:52 AM
but Ridley's hit to miss ratio usually favours miss. Also, do we really need another Robin Hood film? If they'd taken the whole 'Nottingham' angle at least it would have been fresh, but another retelling of the same story? Yawn.
What happened to Bale? by Venardhi	Mar 10th, 2009 05:51:02 AM
Wasn't he lined up to play Nottingham?
Little Blob? by Spartacus Hughs	Mar 10th, 2009 05:52:38 AM
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I'll cut your heart out with a spoon by kafka07	Mar 10th, 2009 05:53:34 AM
god that was the worst Robin Hood movie ever
Gotta still love Ridley by andrewsubtitle	Mar 10th, 2009 05:55:58 AM
Although I'm afraid he might go just a little bit crazzzy. Old man is 72 for Christ sake!/
You; My room. 7. by DrunkyMcLush	Mar 10th, 2009 05:58:14 AM
You... My room. 7:30....... bring a friend.... Rickman was downright badass as the Sheriff!! "...and call off CHRISTMAS!!"
good lord this sounds fantastic! by champvinyl	Mar 10th, 2009 05:59:51 AM
all the roles sound perfectly cast, and alan doyle playing a minstrel is genius! the bloody guy plays a mandolin for chissakes, and he can sing. They coulda cast will.i.am. barf
Gordon Pinsent & Ian McShane by codymr	Mar 10th, 2009 06:00:22 AM
Wikipedia is saying that Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent has also been cast in the film... any truth to that? As for the Sheriff, I think Ian McShane is as an ideal candidate for that SOB.
I just can't muster any enthuthiasm by Bass Ackwards	Mar 10th, 2009 06:01:58 AM
It sounded much more fun when it was going to be about the Sheriff (and though it didn't pan out, Crowe as the Sheriff and Bale as Robin Hood would have been a blast). I'm sure they can give the tale a new flavor, since Robin Hood is a pretty barebones outline that you can color around as much as you want, but it just kind of feels like "why bother" at this point. But Cate Blanchett is a sublime choice for Maid Marion, so that's something. And man, Scott must love working with Crowe, this will make it 4 films in a row for these two, too bad they've all been, at best, energetic but forgetable (American Gangster), Though, to be fair, I didn't even see A Good Year or Body of Lies, maybe those were good flicks and I'll just never know. Actually now that I think about it, Black Hawk Down and Matchstick Men, that's about all Scott's done this decade that I've really dug.
ian mcshane would be fucking perfect. by champvinyl	Mar 10th, 2009 06:01:59 AM
you cocksucker. Hah.
Who, who, and who? by MaxCalifornia.	Mar 10th, 2009 06:02:56 AM
Blew all their money on personal trainers for Crowe, so had to go with a cheap supporting cast?
Alan Doyle by Dhaemon	Mar 10th, 2009 06:04:35 AM
As a Newfoundlander myself I'm glad to see one of us making it to the Big Screen. I may be sick of the band (Local Radio Stations playing them all the time killed it for me) But it's still cool to see the lead singer in a big budget movie.
Russell Crowe is overrated, not great by Kal Reeve	Mar 10th, 2009 06:07:49 AM
Crowe's supposed greatness is one of the biggest fabrications of modern film criticism. He's an above average actor, far from great.
Ian Mcshane by ominus	Mar 10th, 2009 06:35:07 AM
yeah good choice for the sheriff. although i would like chuck norris,now that would have been crazy.
The asshole from 3:10 to Yuma is Little John? by kungfuhustler84	Mar 10th, 2009 06:36:04 AM
Well that sounds just awful. I love Scott, but I don't care.
How Many More "Robinhood" Remakes.... by Arcangel2020	Mar 10th, 2009 06:43:31 AM
How many more Robinhood movies/remakes/"-re-imaginings " do we need to see/suffer through already? Now, don;t get me wrong, I am a big fan of the Scotts Brothers works I like Tony and Ridley and most of the movies they have made...but come on! Enough! Do we really need another Robinhood movie? This story has been re-told/redone as may times as freakin' King Arthur!
"By Grabthar's hammer...what a savings." by thedarklinglord	Mar 10th, 2009 06:47:02 AM
Alan Rickman is ALWAYS awesome and any movie he's in is automatically elevated in entertainment value.
When was the last time Ridley Scott made a good film? by rbatty024	Mar 10th, 2009 06:51:37 AM
Honestly, it's not like his batting average has been very good lately. What a sad situation Scott has been over the decades. A genius turned drooling senile.
Alan Rickman by kungfuhustler84	Mar 10th, 2009 06:53:25 AM
Now that I think about it, has been two od the best villains of recent cinematic memory. He was amazing as the head German in Die Hard and again really good in Prince of Thieves. Wouldn't that be cool if he reprised the role for the movie? Of course, if that happens I would pay to see Watchmen again. Not happening.
I'm from Nottingham by semisaj	Mar 10th, 2009 07:18:34 AM
Is there any details of them actaully filming in my great city? Sherwood Forest is still amazing and the Major Oak is still alive and can be visited...I think no one will ever top Alan Rickman!
I'm from Derby by dr_buggerlugs	Mar 10th, 2009 07:25:39 AM
Let us battle! Or we could just team up and kick the crap out of someone from Leicester...
Danny Huston would make a great sheriff by KillaKane	Mar 10th, 2009 07:29:36 AM

That headline... by em_tee_em	Mar 10th, 2009 07:34:21 AM
...was HILARIOUS! I'm still laughing. Merry Men for his tights. Whew. I hope that's the kind of whip-smart humor you bring to your screenwriting career there Quint.
dr_buggerlugs by semisaj	Mar 10th, 2009 07:37:43 AM
LMFAO...rrrr poor little Leicester!!
Who plays the buck and a quarter staff? by Nice Marmot	Mar 10th, 2009 07:53:53 AM
Come on, rbatty. Scott's the man. I don't think I've seen anything of his that wasn't good. They're not all great, but none were bad.
Robin Hood doesn't steal from the "rich" by IndyCollector	Mar 10th, 2009 08:01:29 AM
He stole TAX MONEY back from the sherrif (ie the govt) and gave it back to the poor. The story has been twisted by the socialists and the Commies.
Mystery, Alaska Part 2? by adamdwolf	Mar 10th, 2009 08:03:48 AM
Ridley, just cast Mike Myers and you almost reunite the entire cast of Mystery, Alaska. Scott Grimes? Is this a made for USA Network movie? Sheesh
filming in Nottingham? by Obscura	Mar 10th, 2009 08:20:54 AM
...i dont think so. they only filmed Control there because it looks like 70's Manchester. anything robin hood related is far too touristy now anyway.
Sheriff of Nottingham? Fuckin' Seth Bullock. by Al Swearengen	Mar 10th, 2009 09:20:04 AM
Insane fuckin' person that he is. You do not want to find yourself on the wrong side of the law should he be wearing the fuckin' tin.
Durand's third film with Crowe by Himbo	Mar 10th, 2009 09:25:55 AM
They also were both in Mystery Alaska, and 3:10 to Yuma. I first saw Durand on Stargate SG-1. He has had a nice upstep in his career over the last few years.
King Richard? by mara69	Mar 10th, 2009 09:35:40 AM

King Richard? by mara69	Mar 10th, 2009 09:38:48 AM
What about a cameo? They could go back to Patrick Stewart or try someone new, like Ian McKellen or Rupert Everett.
I'm SICK of Blanchett. by HoboCode	Mar 10th, 2009 09:39:51 AM
I mean she's a good actress and everyhting but DAMN. Take a break. there is such a thing as overexposure. I'm looking at you Nick Cage.
Friar Tuck by mara69	Mar 10th, 2009 09:54:17 AM
Even though Robbie Coltrane is tied up with HP7/8, he would make a great Friar Tuck.
seriously... by dopepope	Mar 10th, 2009 10:07:28 AM
They make a Robin Hood movie every 2 years. Who the hell cares about a damned Robin Hood movie anymore? Why is this even being made? What a waste of efforts and money.
American Dad by Anna Valerious	Mar 10th, 2009 10:10:41 AM
My favorite Scott Grimes role is definitely Steve Smith from the underrated "American Dad". "If she plays her cards right, she could be Mrs. Steve Smith. Hey, I like the sound of that...Steve Smith!"
Malarkey! by Greenleaf1	Mar 10th, 2009 10:29:18 AM
He was great in Band of Brothers, and Kevin Durand was great on Lost, this is good casting.
Harry for Friar Tuck by BadlyDubbedPorn	Mar 10th, 2009 10:51:10 AM
Make it so
Who plays Azeem? by sean bean	Mar 10th, 2009 11:36:11 AM
Maybe they'll just get Morgan Freeman again.
Anyway, I thought the whole point by sean bean	Mar 10th, 2009 11:40:42 AM
of this adaptation is that the Sheriff of Nottingham is the good guy and Robin Hood is a criminal.
SHERRIF JOHN MALKOVICH by karmakitten13	Mar 10th, 2009 11:49:47 AM
BOOM!
its cool to spell wrong by karmakitten13	Mar 10th, 2009 11:51:12 AM

Prince of thieves was a great movie by MANZILLA	Mar 10th, 2009 12:59:52 PM
so what if it was a little goofy
Alan Doyle as Alan-a-Dale by Dingbatty	Mar 10th, 2009 01:09:40 PM
Was he chosen to fulfill a pun?
Get Michael Praed or Jason Connery to by Dingbatty	Mar 10th, 2009 01:10:15 PM
play the Sheriff.
Michael Chiklis by tangokilo	Mar 10th, 2009 01:51:47 PM
Hey what the hell why not.
Any British actors going to be in this British story? by performingmonkey	Mar 10th, 2009 02:11:10 PM
It would be like doing Wyatt Earp with a non-U.S. cast. Utterly pointless. What the hell is Scott doing? An interesting idea now just sounds like a meal ticket.
What about Ghandi? by Spyderpig	Mar 10th, 2009 02:41:16 PM
How about (Sir) Ben Kingsly for The Sheriff? Would love to see him in full Sexy Beast mode!!!
I still want to know how they are going to explain... by Charlie_Allnut	Mar 10th, 2009 02:41:25 PM
Blanchett being a "maid" at age 40. Crowe would have been perfect for this right after Gladiator, but he's a little old now too. Hope he loses some weight. Malkovich would be an amazing Sheriff...
Alan Rickman by enderandrew	Mar 10th, 2009 03:53:46 PM
Alan Rickman plays both Robin Hood and the Sheriff. I'd pay to see that.
My source said Rourke and Arnold may or may not be in this by SomaShine	Mar 10th, 2009 03:57:10 PM

Ian McShane! Wait, he'd be the only Brit! by Drath	Mar 10th, 2009 05:15:37 PM
against an Australian Robin and Marian? Can they get Hugh Jackman to play Sir Guy of Gisbourne and even that out? Wait, he looks too much like the guy on the BBC show. Fuck it.
I"m not excited. by hallmitchell	Mar 10th, 2009 05:27:07 PM
Do we really need another Robin Hood film? Errol, Disney, Kevin. I've seen and enjoyed them all. It's time for a Ridley sci fi.
We DO need another Robin Hood film by Player 1	Mar 10th, 2009 06:03:31 PM
Prince of Thieves was ridiculous, with Kostner's 'accent', although everyone agrees Rickman was awesome. And then the horrible one in the seventies or was it eighties with Sean Connery. Hasn't been a good one since Errol Flynn's. After 'Kingdom of Heaven' I'm really looking forwards to more from Ridley Scott on that time.
Keamy! by CherryValance	Mar 10th, 2009 07:51:57 PM
I loved Keamy. I wish he did kill Ben, that little twerp. I think they killed off the freighter folk too fast. We could have kept him and the captain. But this is abour Robin Hood. I'll probably end up seeing it, I guess.
Just waiting for that E[isode 3 contest, Quint. by Stereotypical Evil Archer	Mar 10th, 2009 09:24:13 PM
What happened? Did Lucasfilm enquire?
DON'T type in the dark! by Stereotypical Evil Archer	Mar 10th, 2009 09:24:50 PM

Christopher Walken as Sheriff of Nottingham by lepoeteforcat	Mar 10th, 2009 09:50:32 PM
and have Tony Scott direct instead of Ridley.
I don't think they'll call him a socialist... by elwood_p_dud	Mar 11th, 2009 12:50:42 AM
because he's not trying to fuck us all in the ass coming and going like that colossal cunt Barry O. That mother fucker's been in office all of two months and he's already managed to finish off Wall Street. Hey 1978 when socialized medicine let's you die because you bleed out through your ass after try to stick a 2x4 up it don't complain dick nose.
The Patrick Bergin / Uma Thurman by Dingbatty	Mar 11th, 2009 05:08:47 AM
Robin Hood was good. As was the ITV show Robin of Sherwood.
Wasn't Mark Strong cast in this... by Cameron1	Mar 11th, 2009 05:21:44 AM
he'd make a perfect Sheriff.
There will be surfing and a big 'Barbi' in the middle by Jugs	Mar 11th, 2009 06:53:42 AM
of Sherwood forest...mate. perhaps Robin will let Marion touch his digery-doo?
Sheriff by mara69	Mar 11th, 2009 09:17:09 AM
Sean Bean for the sheriff. Same age group as RC and CB and is marvelous in period stuff.
Not to be a Lost geek or anything... by Shigeru	Mar 11th, 2009 12:20:09 PM
But Kevin Durrand was hired to capture Ben, not kill him.
Cast Ian McShame as the Sheriff, because Kings will be cancelled by Leafar the Lost	Apr 13th, 2009 09:23:56 AM
I can't think of anyone better to play the Sheriff of Nottingham. I am expecting that the Sheriff won't be the stereotypical bad guy. Alan Rickman's performance was just another Hollywood villain, and that's not going to do it this time.
Cancelled? by Orcus	Apr 15th, 2009 10:31:17 PM
Orcus is still trying to make heads or tails out of that show? What is it? alt-reality or what?

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