Robin Hood (2010) – Filmsack Show Notes

INTRO

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This week on Filmsack, we slip on some impossible to remove by yourself chainmail over our smelly tights and get merry with our band of men as we ROBIN HOOD from the rich and give to the 2 and a half hour 2010 origin story of everybody’s favorite Medieval Middle Aged Archer sleeping on your floor by the fireplace instead of between your legs, now burning on Netflix, just like your loins and straw thatched roof above the too weak to fight citizens of Nottingham. Rated PG-13 for snarky 13 year olds who live in the wood and are single-handedly brewing the next plague to hit Europe. 

Anywho,  just like a sitcom that loses one of its lead actors due to death, career move or wage dispute. The naughty people of Nottingham just roll right along with the mid-season replacement of Sir Robert of Locksley and accept Robin Longstrider as their new Darrin, Becky, Aunt Vivian … remember me my lord? No ya weirdo. Ya trying to get me fired. Move along.

Randy, THE KING IS DEAD! LONG LIVE THE KING. UNLESS HE’S A JERK. THEN F HIM. LET’S EAT HIS DEER.

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BRIEF

Robin Hood (2010) is a gritty reimagining of the classic tale, starring Russell Crowe as Robin Longstride, a common archer who becomes a hero to the oppressed in England. After the death of King Richard, Robin finds himself leading a rebellion against the corrupt authorities, while navigating his identity, love, and the politics of a divided land. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film blends historical drama with action, delivering a fresh yet grounded take on the Robin Hood legend.

TRAILER/CLIPS

 

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Robin Hood (2010) – 2 and a half hours of Nottingham… more like Noddingham… am I right? like nodding off…  #TaxesAreBad

SHOW NOTES

• Robin. Hoooood.
• “In times of tyranny and injustice when law oppresses the people, the outlaw takes his place in history”
• England at the turn of the 12th Century.
• Nottingham.
• Love this music.
• Quickly… hide the 
• I am still the master of this house.
• A roving band of thieves..
• King Richard the Lion Heart bankrupt… after the crusade.
• Robin Longstride was an archer in the kings army.
• France 1199…
• Your bath sire… Face wash and scream.
• One more castle to sack and then we are home to England.
• Archers are an important part of castle defense and attack.
• That is a lot of arrows.
• Calm and careful. Make it count.
• These French castlemen are dropping rocks.
• It will make a fine pin cushion.
• Look what they do for the Lionheart.
• Meanwhile back at the London.
• Gross… got hair on his tongue.
• her uncle wants her back.
• Take up your lawful wife… she is barren as a brick.
• I will bed her and wed her.
• Robin Hood is playing a shell game.
• I have a mother who won’t die and a brother who wants me dead.
• Oh… it is Locksley!
• It is about the science of memory…. 3 choices… right left or middle. A 4th choice.
• The pea is in the middle! Middle Pea!
• stand up the pair of you… not you.
• what is your opinion on my crusade… will god be pleased with my sacrifice.
• Honest, Brave and Naive. Well done Robin… you showed him.
• We go all the way back… to the same teet.
• mmm… bloody french oyster…
• Time to eat soup and kill the king… sweet.
• Wine!!! mmmm..
• Alright Jimmy… Try getting paid by a dead king.
• The orphans run wild. Seed corn please.
• I like a quiet church when I pray…. 
• I keep bees and they keep me.
• Robert… Locksley… hawktuah
• That is the King’s horse…
• Damnit Jimmy always trying to get killed.
• Ambush on the ambush.
• He has a real hate for the French.
• My sword… its value to me is great…
• You must bring my sword to my father… and return it.
• I know little of the love between father and son.
• A pact sworn in blood…
• Hey look at me! I’m a king… Crown 
• Armor Helmets Swords… 
• It’s ok… they buried the dead.
• Might want to keep the “King is dead” on the downlow… But no… let’s make a production.
• No fanfare!
• Long life my son. Rise now. THE KING IS DEAD! LONG LIVE THE KING.
• Here is your gift… the taxes!!
• I bow to your knowledge of the ladies sir.
• The children of the flies. These kids are sick…
• Thomas Cooper… is that you?
• Maid Marion is like… answer me.
• So does he just get to keep the King’s horse? cool cool.
• no… sing something about a woman.
• The money is divided and so should we be.
• repeal our good luck with bad grace.
• Will is on first watch… AKA the nodding hour … Noddinghams
• Mother slap. 
• I accept your resignation…
• Head north to collect the monies.
• Co habit the sheep.
• Moderately and sensibly 
• The honey liquor we call mead.
• I am here to bring him his sword… his son is dead…. stay strong Marion.
• I am Marion Locksley. Robert’s Wife.
• Bad news is bad news no matter how it comes.
• you will dine with us…. but first… you must bathe… you stink.
• I am going to need your help with the chainmail please…
• Girls run giggling.
• Is he handsome… sure..
• I feel like you are having Marion molest me.
• Be my returning son. The sword for your time. haha… he is a midseason replace in nottingham… 
• Be the Locksley. 
• I’m going to make you smile…  Why do they call you little Jon… I am proportionate.
• A ruse then…
• Please dear husband will you share my chamber.
• I sleep with a dagger… so much as move and I will sever your manhood.
• He is English when it serves him.
• Little messenger shit.
• he woke with a glow… at 84… he is talking about his pecker.. the private conversations of men.
• I’m not a churchy friar. 
• Whisper negotiations… a little grain for honey.
• She has a thimble of noble love… to a man… she hardly knew…. 
• Short and sweet.
• A Ram’s worth of coin
• We are on Church’s business.
• We are the men of the hood.
• A bundle of traveling men.
• If you have to ask, it is not a gift.
• Apparently they did have more to give.
• Tell the King. His time has come.
• Nottingham… I will make the place famous.
• Time for Naughty in Nottingham
• until lions become lambs … or until lambs become lions.
• He is the only king we have…. but not our only hope.
• He is a Longstrider.
• Lost Longstride’s son.
• Your father was a stone mason. But he was more than that… he was a visionary. Your father was a philosopher. Rise and Rise Again until Lambs Become Lions.
• Not dead. Not now. Nor now.
• Baron’s who signed the charter for all men to have the same rights.
• The time for pretense is over.
• It means never give up
• Speak if you must.
• A king who demands loyalty and offers nothing.
• Empower everyman and you will gain strength.
• Every English Man’s home is his castle. Liberty by law.
• It falls on your nod.
• On my mother’s wife I swear it. Oh… he is a liar.
• The French are Bad M’kay.
• I am French on my mother’s side.
• Fight me if you dare.
• They don’t know about the sick rebel kids in the wood
• He dropped a bee bomb.
• No one should have 4 thousand acres… 5 thousand acres.
• Drunk Frenchmen.
• Oh look… a lady with a sword… gah!!
• Will you people stop bringing me swords and crowns of the dead.
• Ask me nicely.  Smooooch
• King Phillip the hungover.
• Gentlemen we go to war. I shall lead… weeeeee
• That is a lot of wet frenchmen.
• That is a lot of Frenchmen.
• Don’t worry. The surf will take care of a lot of them.
• Unguard.
• For the love of god Marion.
• Locksley. Circle your troupes
• Protect the king!! Even the friar is getting his some.
• This is for you Walter… I’m going to go get myself killed.
• This does not look like a country at war with itself.
• Sir Rambo of Locksley… gaaaaah
• Money shot!! Not so fast Frenchie.
• Kiss or CPR… Ladies choice.
• I did not make myself King. God did. 
• I declare Robin an outlaw.
• This movie has a lot of spittle.
• So this was an origin story.
• Robin of the Hood… Robin Longstride
• A nail please and a hammer.  A nail!
• Watch over us Walter.
• And so the legend begins. 
• Love the end credits. Obviously the Scott Free art style. Bret Johnson 

• Russell Crowe as Robin Longstride: A different kind of Robin Hood, less merry, more intense.
• Cate Blanchett as Marian: Not just a damsel in distress but a strong, capable woman who holds her own.
• The Gritty Reboot: How this film redefines the Robin Hood legend with a darker, more realistic tone.
• Ridley Scott’s Direction: Known for historical epics, Scott brings his signature style to medieval England.
• No Tights, Just Grit: A more practical take on the Robin Hood aesthetic, with leather and chainmail instead of green tights.
• The Historical Setting: How the film situates itself in real history, incorporating King John, the Crusades, and medieval politics.
• Medieval Warfare: Battle scenes, sieges, and stormy coastlines, showcasing the brutality of the time.
• The Merry Men: Little John, Will Scarlet, and Friar Tuck as rugged allies, adding to the grounded, realistic take.
• Epic Battle Sequences: From castle raids to coastal invasions, Scott’s direction brings the action to life.
• Themes of Rebellion and Justice: How Robin Hood is portrayed as a hero of the people in a time of oppressive rule.
• Russell Crowe’s Accent: The various interpretations of his English accent throughout the film.
• Visual Style and Cinematography: Dark, stormy aesthetics that fit Ridley Scott’s epic vision.
• Legacy of the Robin Hood Myth: How this version stands out among other adaptations.
• Crowe and Scott Collaboration: Following Gladiator, this film reunites the director and actor for another epic.
• Behind the Scenes: Fun trivia and insights about the making of Robin Hood

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