Lord knows the world didn’t need a sequel to 2007’s In The Name Of The King but since Uwe Boll apparently still owned the movie rights he might as well churn out another half-hearted attempt at a medieval action flick.
In case you were confused, this is not a review for 2007 CGI Beowulf known for CGI Angelina Jolie boobs. This is the 1999 Christopher Lambert direct to video post apocalyptic sci-fi version. You’d be forgiven if you had never heard of it.
I’m on a bit of quest. I want to view and review every Robin Hood movie possible. I have always loved the Robin Hood story. I grew up watching Prince of Thieves over and over and over again. It’s time for me to catch up on all the other versions of my favorite non-super hero.
The Mighty Epic of the Rogue of Rogues! Starring: Barrie Ingham, James Hayter, Leon Greene, Eric Flynn, Gay Hamilton, John Gugolka, Reg Lye, Douglas Mitchell, John Arnatt, William Squire, Peter Blythe Director: Pennington Richards 1967 | 85 Minutes | Rated G “The more, the merrier.” – Robin Hood Synopsis: Norman nobleman Robin de Courtenay (Barrie…
Starring: Lex Barker, Jocelyn Lane, Mario Scaccia, Rossana Rory, Walter Barnes, Edith Peters, Giulio Donnini Director: Giorgio Simonelli 1960 | 88 Minutes “Well now… if there were some trustworthy men… unscrupulous… good in a free for all… and not too occupied right now, who’d like to help me” – Robin Hood “Well there aren’t.” –…
Starring: Jon Hall, Patricia Morison, Adele Jergens, Alan Mowbray, Michael Duane, H.B. Warner, Gavin Muir, Syd Saylor, Lowell Gilmore Director: Howard Bretherton 1948 | 72 Minutes “Cutpurse I may be but not a cutthroat.” – Robin Hood Synopsis: Robin Hood (Jon Hall) rescues Lady Marian Claire (Patricia Morison) and her brother Allan (Michael Duane) from…
Based on the Legend of Robin Hood Starring: Richard Greene, Peter Cushing, Niall MacGinnis, Nigel Green, Sarah Branch, Dennis Lotis, Oliver Reed, Desmond Llewelyn Director: Terence Fisher 1960 | 80 Minutes | Approved “I have the Sheriff’s word you’ll not be harmed.” – Maid Marian “I know what the Sheriff’s word is worth.” – Robin…
Legends Are Born In Blood Starring: Martin Thon, Ramona Kuen, Kai Borchardt, Dennis Zachmann, Anika Neubauer, Andrea Glowig, Rene Schneider, Dave Kaufmann, Tom Savini Director: Oliver Krekel 2012 | 116 Minutes | Rated R “That’s it? Bringing back the dead is easy work then.” – Little John What happens when you combine one of folklore’s…
Rise And Fight Starring: Jason Statham, Leelee Sobieski, John Rhys-Davies, Ron Perlman, Claire Forlani, Matthew Lillard, Ray Liotta, Burt Reynolds, Kristanna Loken, Darren Shahlavi Director: Uwe Boll 2007 | 127 Minutes | PG-13 “You gonna fight… or talk me to death?” – Farmer I’ve tried watching In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege…
Starring: Robin Dunne, Erica Durance, Julian Sands, Katharine Isabelle, Mark Gibbon, Cainan Wiebe, Richard de Klerk, Bill Dow, Brent Stait, Paul Lazenby Director: Peter DeLuise 2009 | 93 Minutes | Not Rated “You fight well… for a thief.” – Maid Marian I’m on a bit of a Robin Hood kick as of late. I have…
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