All through common tradition, there are well-known characters whose names are past broadly identified. Although the likes of Frankenstein (and his creature), Sherlock Holmes, and Ebenezer Scrooge are literary figures, their names have additionally change into synonymous with cinema. That is additionally true of Robin Hood, the legendary outlaw of English folklore. All through cinema’s comparatively younger life, the character of Robin of Locksley has been portrayed by quite a few actors in all kinds of types. In contrast to a extra purely cinematic popular culture determine (a la Indiana Jones or The Terminator), Robin Hood’s longevity lies on this continuous creative renewal. In different phrases, a film in regards to the character might bask in parts which have come earlier than, however the door is left large open for brand spanking new interpretations.
As proof, we’ve the trailer for “The Demise of Robin Hood,” a brand new movie starring Hugh Jackman because the titular adventurer and (maybe) legal. Discover that the phrase “hero” is not getting used right here, and that is a deliberate selection as to the intention and tone of this story, one borne out by each the movie’s advertising and marketing supplies and this trailer. Written and directed by Michael Sarnoski (director of “Pig” and the lamentably undersung “A Quiet Place: Day One”), the movie seems to be adapting “Robin Hood’s Demise,” a ballad that dates again to the seventeenth century, making it one of many oldest tales in regards to the character in existence.
Sarnoski’s movie seems suitably darkish, brooding, brutal, and mysterious, and Jackman seems to be lending the character some severe “Previous Man Logan” vibes. If the latter is not any coincidence, then we could also be in for a treat along the lines of 2017’s “Logan.” Regardless of the case, it is already obvious that Jackman and Sarnoski are giving Robin Hood a tone as by no means earlier than seen in movie.
The Demise of Robin Hood sees Sarnoski returning to wealthy thematic territory
The trailer capabilities as extra of a teaser relating to concrete particulars about “The Demise of Robin Hood.” We get little glimpses of what seems to be Invoice Skarsgård’s Little John, and should you can spot both Noah Jupe or Murray Bartlett within the clip, then your eyes are keener than mine. The majority of the trailer facilities round Jackman’s Robin being attended to by Jodie Comer’s mysterious character, who informs him that somewhat woman Robin’s befriended (named Little Margaret, performed by Religion Delaney) could also be in some form of bother. The inference is that Robin is compelled to return to his murderous methods on behalf of Margaret, and if that’s the case, this could tie the movie intently along with Sarnoski’s “Pig,” which was also a meditation on an aging man (Nicolas Cage) inexorably being drawn back into his past.
The transient moments of brutal fight within the movie (which really feel akin to Robert Eggers’ “The Northman”) make up one thriller; they might be flashbacks to Robin’s previous or one thing he embarks on in the course of the story. The opposite thriller is simply who Comer’s character is and what she’s as much as. Those that’ve learn some model of “Robin Hood’s Demise” might have a clue, and it is a significantly ominous one. Then again, those that’ve seen “Robin and Marian,” Richard Lester’s tackle the legend from 1976 starring Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn, might have one other principle. Hopefully, we cannot have to attend too lengthy to search out out, as A24 is because of launch the movie this 12 months.
