The episode argues that Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is a flawed but highly rewatchable blockbuster: huge in scope, tactile, packed with memorable scenes, and elevated by Alan Rickman’s villain performance even as Kevin Costner’s accent and star vehicle approach draw criticism.
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mixedRobin HoodBill Simmons: The character is discussed as a mythic concept that the film never fully defines, but still works as an action-adventure icon. About 32 min
favorableMaid MarianChris Ryan: Seen as a capable, independent love interest, though the hosts joke about the casting and court politics around her role. About 16 min
very favorableAzeemVan Lathan: Praised as a smarter, cooler, more capable character than the English around him; the hosts think he deserves more credit and leadership. About 24 min
criticalThe sheriff of NottinghamBill Simmons: Viewed as an over-the-top villain whose cruelty and comic-book energy push the film in the right direction. About 1:28
mixedKevin ReynoldsBill Simmons: The hosts describe him as being locked out of the edit and unhappy, but also as someone who tried to make the movie under brutal production pressure. About 1:28
favorableBryan AdamsVan Lathan: His song is remembered as a massive cultural presence and a defining part of the film’s memory. About 40 min
