Robinhood

A classic telling of Robinhood... even though the opening voiceover says "this is not a classic telling of Robinhood". Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) gets sent on a crusade to Africa, does his duty until he snaps at the unnecessary violence, starts a revolt with the local Muslim horde, and gets sent home. Muslim warrior John (Jamie Foxx) stows away to follow the guy who he sees as imminently moral, and the two start up their own crusade to take down the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham and church Cardinal for stealing money from the commoners. Robin becomes a well trained "freedom fighter" and in the end, takes down the current Sheriff. Pretty good retelling, pretty good action, pretty good pacing. Enjoyed this.

3 stars (out of 5)