This film has an ego problem—it makes *Prince of Thieves* seem really good by comparison. I have to admit, I enjoy watching *Prince of Thieves* repeatedly; it’s entertaining as long as you focus on Alan Rickman's performance. Rickman seemed to operate independently for much of the movie, able to improvise and let loose, while Morgan Freeman was consistently paired with Costner and generously deferred, allowing …

This film turned out to be something of a surprise. I went in anticipating utter boredom, and surprisingly, that didn’t happen—at least not entirely. It's alright. Perhaps just a bit dull at times. I avoided seeing this initially because, let’s face it, everyone knows the story of Robin Hood. However, as I watched, I realized it wasn’t the familiar tale. It presented a unique perspective on the legend. Still, I found…