Robin Hood

Russell Crowe stars as Robin Longstride in director Ridley Scott's big-budget twist on the celebrated legend. When soldier Robin happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley, he promises to return the man's sword to his family in Nottingham.

There, he assumes Robert's identity; romances his widow, Marion (Cate Blanchett); and draws the ire of the town's sheriff (Matthew Macfayden) and King John's henchman, Godfrey (Mark Strong).

Critic Reviews:

• " [Robin Hood's] an early summer blockbuster that, unlike so many of its ilk, really hits the target. " – Nikki Baughan

• " I expected Robin Hood to be Gladiator + Braveheart and I was pleased to find that it stands on its own as an entertaining movie. " – Sarah Marrs

• " I don't know if anyone can better direct the kind of swords-and-horses action on display here. " – Greg Maki