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[layne67]

I'm going to watch Robin Hood today. Looking forward to taking my mind off the last 5 minutes of *that* finale.

Not really a fan of Russell Crowe but I like Cate Blanchett and I can't wait to see how she's going to play Marian. I read that the movie is too serious but I love serious. The past versions of Robin Hood were mediocre at most. Prince of Thieves was okay, Alan Rickman was awesome in it, Men In Tights, well the title speaks for itself, and I can't quite remember the TV series except that Michael Praed was pretty hot.

The trailer looked awesome!

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[shadowc44.livejournal.com]

I loved the Robin of Sherwood series with Michael Praed. He's by far my favorite Robin Hood. Alan Rickman was the best part of Prince of Thieves. (Side note: Now that's who they should have cast for God, Alan Rickman!) I thought the Robin of Sherwood series was pretty well-written, and quite entertaining, not just for because of the eye candy that was Michael Praed. (Have I mentioned my fetish for long hair?) Errol Flynn was pretty awesome, too, in his movie version. Not really looking forward to this new version, because I really, really dislike Russell Crowe, but I'm interested to learn what you think.

[layne67.livejournal.com]

I think when I see Cate Blanchett I'm going to think of Dean thinking of her as Michael lol.

I can't quite remember that series but I do remember Michael Praed. He was hot!! Haven't seen the Errol Flynn version.

[shadowc44.livejournal.com]

The music for RoS was great, most of it I believe was performed by Clannad, a popular Celtic group at the time. It was just haunting.

[layne67.livejournal.com]

Alan Rickman would be AWESOME as SPN!God. Heck, he'd be awesome as anything!!

[shadowc44.livejournal.com]

Yes! I have a feeling he'd have no interest in guest-starring in a low-rated American television show, but he could play just about any part convincingly. Someone will just have to write him in as a character in fanfic. :)

[ckll.livejournal.com]

I liked two Robins: Erol Flynn and K.Costner and i hope Russel's version to be good.

[layne67.livejournal.com]

Omg your icon!!!!!!!!

I haven't seen Flynn's but I enjoyed Costner's. He used to be a major crush of mine!

[ckll.livejournal.com]

Have you watched the finale?

[layne67.livejournal.com]

I have! I still haven't got around to looking at the icons yet though. Yours is very pretty!

[ckll.livejournal.com]

Made by lere8

[layne67.livejournal.com]

The Russell's version is very, very good. I enjoyed it LOTS!!!!

[munibunny.livejournal.com]

Michael Praed... OMG, I haven't thought of him in a long time. I loved that series!

[layne67.livejournal.com]

I think people in our *coughs* age-group, had at one time or another, a crush on Praed. Hmmm, wonder how he looks like now :)

[munibunny.livejournal.com]

*hee*



You know, he's 50 years old now...

[katikat.livejournal.com]

Man, he looks great! Is he still into acting?

[munibunny.livejournal.com]

According to his website, he's touring with the UK production of The Sound of Music. His imdb page shows a bunch of TV shows in the last few years. :D

[shadowc44.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the updated pic of MP! Did you ever see his vampire movie, To Die For 2: Son of Darkness? My favorite movie of his was Writer's Block? The tagline is, "The lover of her dreams has just become a living nightmare." I know it's out on VHS, dunno about DVD, but if you can find it, check it out!

[munibunny.livejournal.com]

I just put Nine Dead Gay Guys on my Netflix cue. LOL We'll see how that one is, huh?

[shadowc44.livejournal.com]

Yeah, let me know!

[layne67.livejournal.com]

HEE!!!!!!!! His eyes are still the same, and he hasn't put on any weight, still has his full head of hair. In other words, he still looks good!

Thanks, Muni!

[cloudlessclimes.livejournal.com]

I liked the movie better when it was called Kingdom of Heaven. Lol. But cheer loudly for my friend Alan! He plays Alan a Dayle ( aka the one of the merry men with a lute) it's his 1st movie and he is one of my fav people in the universe.

As expected, Cate rocks!

[layne67.livejournal.com]

I remember you telling me about your friend! I didn't get the name but I did notice the man with the lute!

Cate was simply AWESOME in that movie.

[katikat.livejournal.com]

I saw the trailer and it... didn't do anything for me. I've seen so many incarnations of Robin Hood that I just can't get excited about it anymore :( IMHO, the best version was Robin of Sherwood with Michael Praed: action, likable characters, fantastic mythology...

It's like with the new remake of The Three Musketeers. Is one really necessary? :(

[layne67.livejournal.com]

Oh but this version is awesome, Kati. I thought it was exceptionally done with great acting all around, I really enjoyed it! It's a lot different from the ones that I've seen before.

[rieyll.livejournal.com]

I just got back from watching Ip Man 2. THAT is one awesome awesome movie. Made me really regret not watching the first one in the cinema.

[layne67.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure whether it's showing over here. Must have but I didn't really notice since I'm not really into kung-fu movies.

[shirebound]

Michael Praed was the hottest of the hot. I LOVED that series.

Alan Rickman is awesome. I hope he's the voice of Smaug. :)

[layne67.livejournal.com]

I hope we'll get to see Alan Rickman ( or hear his voice ) in new movies soon. I think the last I saw of him was in the Harry Potter movies. I love book!Snape and I was real happy to see him played by one of my favourite actors.

And yay Michael Praed!

[cairistiona7.livejournal.com]

I saw it last night and enjoyed every minute of it. It is now by far my own favorite rendition of Robin Hood. :)

[layne67.livejournal.com]

I LOVE it so very much!!! I thought it was beyond awesome. I love it when Sir Loxley took Robin in as his son, I love the fight scenes and Cate was really, really wonderful as Marian. My son, who's a big fan of Lost, immediately noted that Little John was in Lost!

[cairistiona7.livejournal.com]

My son, who's a big fan of Lost, immediately noted that Little John was in Lost!

I loved that they cast him as Little John! I thought he did a terrific job.

[mews1945.livejournal.com]

I've never liked Russel Crowe, so I don't think I'll go see the movie in the theater, even though I think Cate's a goddess.

I have watched Swan Song twice and I have to watch it again, because it's still eating my brain. I love the mystery of those last 5 minutes, though I don't think anyone could look at Dean at the table and think he's really happy. And Sam looks so cold and lonely out there in the dark.

[layne67.livejournal.com]

I love this version, Julia, and Cate was absolutely amazing as Marian. I don't quite like Russell either but I thought he did Robin very, very well. Awesome acting all around and I enjoyed this version of Robin Hood, which is more a backstory of how Robin and his men got to be what they were.

The last scene of SPN finale broke my heart and I'm still trying to recover from that ...

[leelust.livejournal.com]

I'm a fan of Russel and i loved this new version of RH. Russel and Cate rocked!

[layne67.livejournal.com]

I love it, too, Lee! And I'm thinking of watching it for a second time, I love it that much!!!!

[i-o-r-h-a-e-l.livejournal.com]

I want to see this seeing that it's so different from Costner's merry Robin Hood. :)

[layne67.livejournal.com]

So, did you see it? :)

I LOVE it so much, and yes, it's way, way different from Prince of Thieves!

[i-o-r-h-a-e-l.livejournal.com]

No, I haven't. :)

[lisabellex.livejournal.com]

I used to have such a crush on Michael Praed when the TV series was on, all those years ago. He was so pretty! I'm not sure I'm going to go see the new Robin Hood - I feel a bit 'Robined out', lol! I did enjoy Prince of Thieves - mainly for Alan Rickman who, as you've said above, was awesome.

I heard a reviewer on the radio describing the new film as a bit 'po-faced', and lacking the humour of Prince of Thieves. If you do go to see it, I hope you enjoy!

:D

[layne67.livejournal.com]

Oh this Robin took himself very seriously indeed. But Liz, it was great, and I enjoyed Russell's take on him, and Cate was beyond awesome. It's very different from Prince of Thieves!

[ala-tariel.livejournal.com]

Oh my, Michael Praed! I like him. He's the best Robin Hood for me. :D
Me and some friends plan to watch Robin Hood. But we haven't found the right time. Gee....office works are just evils!

[layne67.livejournal.com]

I can't remember the series but I do remember Praed!

I hope you'll get to see Robin Hood soon. It's AWESOME, I love it very much!

[suzy-74.livejournal.com]

I still don't get why they thought we would need one more Robin hood film but from what I've read this one is more like Gladiator and the story is a bit different.

I am conflicted when it comes to Russel Crowe. I've liked him in some roles but absolutely hated him in others. Not sure he "appeals" to me. ;)

I'll always love Kevin Costeners Robin Hood. Yup. I did like that one. :)

[layne67.livejournal.com]

Oh Suzy, this one was indeed different from the other versions. It was darker for one thing, and its funny moments were few and far between. But it was good nevertheless! I wouldn't say that Crowe had won me over or anything like that, but I think he did a good job as Robin. And Cate was, as always, wonderful.

Do see it for Cate if nothing else!

[suzy-74.livejournal.com]

I will probably see it when the DVD comes out. *lol* Can't resist Robin Hood after all. Think I've seen every version since Errol Flynns Robin Hood. :)