Nov 13 2008'Nottingham' Double-Role Controversy Clarified. PHEW!
Speaking to Digital Spy, Ridley Scott has clarified the duel-role/split-personality controversy regarding Russell Crowe's part in Nottingham. Sort of:
"In the context of the story he starts off as one thing, becomes the guise of another and then has to retire to the forest to resume his name Robin," [Scott] explained. "So he was momentarily the Sheriff of Nottingham."
In an interview, Ron Howard added:
As an aside, he also mentioned that Ridley Scott's Nottingham will probably be seen like the "Gladiator version of Robin Hood," referring to Scott's Oscar-winning epic, "an origin story."
So Robin tries to work within the system as a pseudo-sheriff, then goes loose cannon and becomes classic thief Robin Hood? That could work. Let's hope there's a scene where the Commissioner of Nottingham demands Robin Hood's badge and bow. So dramatic whenever that happens.
Reader Comments
1. Warren - November 13, 2008 7:28 PM
There are so many different origins of Robin Hood, including him starting as a law figure, so I will allow this.
I took a university class on Robin Hood, therefore I am the authority.
P.S. I hate my life.
2. HEY BRAH (D) - November 13, 2008 11:29 PM
I hate your life too.
Also, this is from Never Back.... no..I don't have the heart.
3. TetraShiva - November 14, 2008 4:32 AM
So Monopoly will be like Blade Runner, and this movie will be like Gladiator. I suppose Brave New World will be like Alien if they want to keep these bizarre comparisons up.
4. drbendy - November 14, 2008 2:43 PM
Robin Hood invents monopoly to control the inhabitants of nottingham, mark my words.
5. sully - November 14, 2008 5:55 PM
I love when all the cops turn in their badges at the end. "Fuck the law... I'm standing up for this one cop. Let's all just leave."
6. Jenzor - November 16, 2008 9:03 AM
I live in Nottingham, do I win?