Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Blistering performances.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

If you haven't seen the show by now, then there are definitely spoilers. Love: Guy, the sheriff and Prince John. Likes: Much, Allan and so-so Marian. Costumes were terrible at times. I kind of expected that Robin would always win the day, but I think some of the sheriff's schemes should have borne some fruit for a time. The bumbling guards made Guy (imho) seem extremely incompetent, it was obvious he was not always to blame. The night watchman was a ridiculous character that could whip the arses of men twice her size. Especially Gisborne. And the fact that they could not figure out that she was a woman made me want to tear my hair out. All of the other reviews who mentioned the political correctness of the time we're spot-on. I cannot believe they did not know enough about history to to glorify Muslims during the Crusades. Then to have a saracen woman scolding the Gang for how horribly they treated her people and her King, Saladin was ridiculous. still I found it amusing and enjoyable. Especially the very handsome Richard Armitage. The fun and cheeky Jonas Armstrong the blusterous angry and sometimes well most times extremely funny Sheriff and the pompous, pouting preening Prince we're definitely the stars of the show. I still like watching it today even though it's been out since 2009. if they were trying to make an historical record I think it would have been obvious. But it seems to me that it was just meant to be fun. The saracen bow is supposed to stretch out longer as you pull it which is supposedly to make it more efficient to use without having to carry a cumbersome long bow. However, the Longbow is for that era the best sword to use in a fight. The Scimitar was only good for riding horseback and chopping off people's heads,. the show was fun and the humor was quirky. And I still love it today!

I watched this show when i was 10 years-old. And have re-watched it since then, over and over again. If you're a fan of Robin Hood, whether he's a fox or if he's a man in tights, or maybe a bit of Crowe? Or the many different versions of him. This one is a satisfying series, to me personally. The writers and crew do their best to keep it to the time line yet also give it a bit of a modern edge. It isn't just the tale of defeating the sheriff and happy endings. No they give the characters each a story and personality that is developed over time, the defeating of the sheriff is over a long period of time.They give Robin (Jonas Armstrong) That show off personality but if you watch you realize its just one of his covers. He's funny but can be dead serious. And you see over time his life story. And you grow to love his characters. One of my favorites, and the one character that i cried over at (SPOILERS!!!!) her death was Maid Marien (Lucy Griffiths). She plays a strong but also sacrificing character. Though she plays her own hero she also plays someone who does need to be rescue, (Which everyone has to be saved sometimes.) She doesn't greet Robin with open arms. And an oh i've missed you. More like a, i'm still mad at you for leaving. And get out of my way. But luckily he wins her over with a lot of work. I mean a lot.The relationship between her and Robin is one to be admired, and when she died in the series, I BAWLED! Of course i was ten and eleven but i still imagine that she somehow doesn't die and they all live happily ever after. But this show doesn't do And Everyone Lives Happily Ever After. In fact most of everyone dies, but not without a good cause. And it ends well but not without you wishing for their was more.

I am emotionally crippled by the Series 3 finale! I haven't cried as much at a T.V programme in a long time! The emotion came from knowing the characters from day 1, (being the avid watcher I am!) I have watched these characters develop (especially Much) and you feel you're going through everything with them. The story lines for Series 3 have been absolutely phenomenal compared to the last series! As much as it kills me to say it, Series 2 was not as great as it could have been, but series 3 has raised the bar! An utter triumph! I wasn't too keen on the Irish storyline from episode two it did not really develop or go anywhere or the silly love story with Kate and all the boys in the gang in episode 9 - (a bit silly) but the last 4 episodes were breathtaking.The introduction of Archer was the best thing about this series.That gorgeous hunk is precisely what RH was missing (a bit of Errol Flinn) The actor who plays Archer is electric and I'm sure is going to be a huge star...is he the real deal and a fab actor and a great addition to the gang..If not there new leader!!!!!! both my daughters and i think he is very hunky and my son thinks he is "so much cooler than robin"

My family loved the "Robin Hood" BBC series and I'm stunned at how vicious some of these reviews are. Robin Hood is terrific entertainment for its demographic-- families and children aged 8-16. It is suspenseful, action-packed, true to the historical foundation and a terrific show.Obviously the show is a far cry from perfect:1. Like the "Merlin" series, it frequently falls into a repetitive trap with Robin and his gang cheating death/escaping the executioner every episode. 2.The action/fight scenes usually border on the absurd, as the outnumbered Merry Men wallop on heavily armored soldiers and receive nary a scratch. 3. By season 3 the story arc just becomes too much and things become a little silly. 4. They will not win any awards for costumes or historical authenticity.In the whole scheme of things the negatives are outweighed by the positives. Give it a try, your family will love it.