When the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham murders Robin's father, the legendary archer vows vengeance. To accomplish his mission, Robin joins forces with a band of exiled villagers (and comely Maid Marian), and together they battle to end the evil sheriff's reign of terror.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 16 wins & 24 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
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.
– Jay Boyar,
Orlando Sentinel,
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
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:
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:
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is an entertainment without a particular point of view.