Nobleman crusader Robin of Locksley breaks out of a Jerusalem prison with the help of Moorish fellow prisoner Azeem and travels back home to England. But upon arrival he discovers his dead father in the ruins of his family estate, killed by the vicious sheriff of Nottingham, Robin and Azeem join forces with outlaws Little John and Will Scarlett to save the kingdom from the sheriff's villainy.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 16 wins & 25 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is an entertainment without a particular point of view.
– Gene Siskel,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr 2014
rotten:
While the makers of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves may have set out to bury the poor old duffer of Sherwood Forest in a welter of trendy banter, they have ended up burying themselves as well.
– Kenneth Turan,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr 2014
rotten:
Much as I admire Costner, it is the very qualities of honesty, honor and sincerity he projects so forcefully that encumber this Robin.
– Desmond Ryan,
Philadelphia Inquirer,
25 Apr 2014
rotten:
Its ostensibly canny match of star and subject assures that Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves will fill theaters. But will it send moviegoers out enthralled? The message from this cracked crystal ball is: Naaah.
– Richard Corliss,
TIME Magazine,
25 Apr 2014
fresh:
There's no subtlety in this Robin Hood, but subtlety isn't everything: Grit and obviousness have coarser charms, and the director makes much of these.