Because philanthropic thievery was apparently not sufficient fodder for storytelling.

Bathursts approach is derivative, and lacks the narrative purpose that has made the aesthetic shine in other contexts.

The film has two bright spots: Dornan and Tim Minchin.

Robin Hood (2018) Robin (Taron Egerton)

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Jamie Dornan as “Will” in ROBIN HOOD. Photo Credit: Attila Szvacsek.

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