Russell Crowe in 'Robin Hood': 'Gladiator' with a bow

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• Emily
  Mon 04/20/09 3:45 PM

  I’m just psyched to see him back in fighting form. Plus, with the charming, goofy Scott Grimes at his side as Will Scarlett, maybe the film won’t be as heavy-handed as Gladiator was.

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• Bart
  Mon 04/20/09 3:46 PM

  considering that Gladiator is one of my all-time favorite movies, I’d rather it be more like gladiator than “Prince of Theives”

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• Kyle S.
  Mon 04/20/09 3:46 PM

  Do we need another retelling of Robin Hood? Probably not. Have we seen this before and does Crowe look like Maximus? Yes. Will I buy a ticket opening weekend to see a Ridley Scott movie with Russell Crowe as Robin Hood? Yes.

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• Nix
  Mon 04/20/09 3:47 PM

  I’d think that last remark about “fighting form” was in reference to the Michael Cieply article in the NY Times … anyway, I’m still getting over the BBC’s Robin Hood series and its OMG SHOCKER SHOCKER. Not sure I’m ready to shift to this one.

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• Kate
  Mon 04/20/09 3:49 PM

  I’m not worried, cause he looks amazing!!

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• genifur
  Mon 04/20/09 3:52 PM

  I am excited. I’m just glad to see him in shape, I was getting worried (I don’t know why, he’s an amazing actor). Can’t wait to see the film.

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• Adam
  Mon 04/20/09 3:54 PM

  Shouldn’t Robin Hood have longer hair?
  http://tvdonewright.com/2009/04/20/tv-tonight-monday-april-20th-2009/

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• David
  Mon 04/20/09 4:18 PM

  So what if it’s kinda like Gladiator? Really I mean it. All movies are derivative of something else anyway, this just happens to contains elements from a movie he did in 2000. He’s a swell enough actor that I’m sure the two characters will be miles apart. Besides Costner’s movie is 15 years old and not exactly a classic.

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• BP
  Mon 04/20/09 4:20 PM

  Having just watched two movies with Fat Russell, I am happy, SO HAPPY, that he is back to being Delicious Dirrty Russell.

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• Tim
  Mon 04/20/09 4:25 PM

  Yes you are overreacting.
  What seems to be the better fit for Russell, another form of Gladiator or another form of Robin Hood?
  I’ll take the Gladiator form any day.

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• crispy
  Mon 04/20/09 4:35 PM

  Ridley Scott is a brilliant director. So no, I’m not worried about this.

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• Jelana
  Mon 04/20/09 4:36 PM

  Oh, he was HOT in Gladiator. Even though he’s remained in great actor mode since then, it will be nice to see him be hot again.

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• ginger
  Mon 04/20/09 4:36 PM

  Russell Crowe…..is the most effective actor today. Short hair, long hair, tights or leggings….he is the MAN.

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• Kelly
  Mon 04/20/09 4:37 PM

  I think it will be brilliant!

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• Wycz
  Mon 04/20/09 5:00 PM

  I just..*sigh* I can’t see him as Robin Hood. I don’t know why – maybe he really is too much ‘Maximus-imprinted’ to fit this part, though I don’t really have issues seeing him in other films. I just don’t get the Robin-feel. But maybe that’s just me.

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