The Death Of Robin Hood
A dark and violent retelling of the Robin Hood story, in which the outlaw (Hugh Jackman) comes face to face with his own mortality after what should have been his final battle.
A battle-scarred Robin Hood (Hugh Jackman) is mortally wounded after what was meant to be his last fight. As he teeters on the brink between life and death, he is cared for by a mysterious woman (Jodie Comer). She confronts him with the man he has become, the man he once was, and offers him an unexpected chance at redemption. But to seize that chance, he must pay the price for a life defined by violence.
With The Death of Robin Hood, director Michael Sarnoski builds on the distinctive style he previously showcased in Pig. Once again, he takes a genre story and deconstructs it from within, using it primarily to explore the human being behind the myth. The film’s tone is distinctly dark and melancholic. Sarnoski avoids the romance and bravado of previous Robin Hood adaptations, instead opting for a raw, realistic medieval world. The violence is harsh and unflinching, while the quieter moments allow room for introspection and human relationships. The natural landscapes, cinematic 35mm cinematography and the folk-inspired score reinforce the film’s bleak, almost timeless atmosphere.