Robin Hood

beowuuf · Post by **beowuuf** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 5:04 pm

So, while Torchwood is generally hit or miss and overall disappointing I must admit I'm starting to watch the Robin Hood series. Except for noticing it coming up on torreents and seeing a sign on a bus I had heard nothing about it, so with no hype and expecting nothing I've been quite enjoying it. Keith Baron makes a very good and evil sherriff, and robin hood (jonas...thingie) is charasmatic enough as robin. I also like seeing gordon Kennedy as Little John.

Any opinions anyone?

Des · Post by **Des** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 6:29 pm

It's quite good but nothing special. It does fall between too stools somewhat in trying to be serious and jokey at the same time. Not an easy thing to pull off. I agree that Keith Allen is great as the sheriff but I find Marian plastic and Robin drippy.

beowuuf · Post by **beowuuf** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 6:41 pm

Like I said, from no hype I like it. I wouldn't rave about it, but I'm definitely going to be keeping my eye on it. I actually liek the two leads, but there's soemthing about guy i don't like.

I must admit it has managed to surprise me twice, once this week with the end, and the few weeks ago one with Roy's mother

Edit: Eew, someone modded my OTness... I feel dirty

Trantor · Post by **Trantor** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:31 pm

Oh there's a new Robin Hood show? I hope it will come over soon. The old show from the 80s, Robin of Sherwood, is now finally out on DVD here, I bought the first box, and even after about 20 years, I still love it.

beowuuf · Post by **beowuuf** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:36 pm

It's not in that league but I like it : )

Des · Post by **Des** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:59 pm

I used to fancy Judi Trott (Marion), even though she had to put up with the fact that both Michael Praed and Jason Connery were prettier than her...

beowuuf · Post by **beowuuf** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 11:39 pm

Just read some imdb stuff and it brings back memories...maybe I should hunt donw the DVDs

Post by **Ameena** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 1:17 am

Yeah I've been watching Robin Hood since it started. It's pretty good. The Sheriff is a cool bad guy, 'cause he's kind of amusing. I keep thinking Guy of Gisbourne is like some clone of Sean Bean or something 'cause I swear they have the same voice (certainly the same accent) and it just seems weird. So yeah, it's pretty cool thus far

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beowuuf · Post by **beowuuf** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:41 am

Yeah, Gisborn really do. Maybe they wanted him and couldn't get him!