The Rewatchables ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
Nov 7, 2023
Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan discuss 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'. They explore the movie's popularity, Kevin Costner's polarizing nature, and Robin Hood's portrayals in films. They highlight Morgan Freeman's exceptional performance in 'Unforgiven' and discuss various scenes and aspects of 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'. They also delve into casting rumors and choices and analyze the career of a particular actor. The speakers mention pop culture references and Kevin Costner's performance.
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Big Hit Despite Critical Pushback
- Robin Hood (1991) was a huge audience hit despite mixed critical reception and production troubles.
- The film's tactile production values and committed location shooting contributed heavily to its popularity.
Costner's Last-Minute Dive In
- Kevin Costner rushed into the production straight from other projects with minimal rehearsal time.
- He arrived days before shooting, causing accent and performance inconsistency noted by critics and collaborators.
Rickman's Performance Shifted Editing Choices
- Focus groups loved Alan Rickman's scenes, which worried producers because his performance upstaged Costner.
- The studio re-edited and locked director Kevin Reynolds out to downplay Rickman's prominence.