The REAL Robin Hood on History Channel NOW!

Uncle Buck · May 12, 2010, 01:34:00 PM

When I was a kid I read the howard pyle book until the cover fell off.

centaur · May 12, 2010, 01:37:00 PM

I'm not a big movie fan, but this looks like one to see. The History Channel program was really good.

raideranch · May 12, 2010, 02:12:00 PM

That was a great show. The host seemed talented with all the weapons.

bogeyrider63 · May 12, 2010, 02:22:00 PM

was interesting to watch, might have to take in the movie.

lablover · May 12, 2010, 02:38:00 PM

the show is showing again at 800pM On Saturday the 15th, according to the schedual.

Earthdog · May 12, 2010, 03:06:00 PM

Just to put the record straight for Mr Kidner sake,,,Crow is a born an bred New Zealander.
Get over it skippy.

Paul/KS · May 12, 2010, 03:16:00 PM

I enjoyed the show and seeing the various clips from the movie was a big plus for me.
This might get me to a theater when it comes out...

FrankM · May 12, 2010, 04:44:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Al Kidner:
The reason Mr Crowe is so good at being Robin Hood/hunting and shooten a bow is cause he's an aussie!

ak.

I thought you guys were good at wrestlin' crocs!

FerretWYO · May 12, 2010, 05:07:00 PM

I did not get to see it but I am sure that it will be on again.

imhntn · May 12, 2010, 06:50:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by George Tsoukalas:
Well, I didn't see it. With due respect to Mr Crowe, the real Robin Hood is Richard Greene. Jawge

You are mixed up on that dude. The real Robin Hood is Erol Flynn. I love that movie.

Zbone · May 12, 2010, 08:20:00 PM

Yeah, excellent History Channel show, but I wonder who is doing the trick shooting in the video clips? Great shots...

Gained respect for Russell Crowe - paraphrasing his real life quote – " I luv watching the flight of the arrow. The excitement of loosening the string and watching the arch of the arrow."

Bear · May 12, 2010, 08:57:00 PM

Been searching all over Hulu, History.com, etc. with no luck. Has anyone found the full episode online?

Ssamac · May 12, 2010, 10:19:00 PM

I'm in Illinois and it's not on the Hist channel here. I'll have to hunt it down

sam

Herdbull · May 12, 2010, 11:11:00 PM

I heard they made 200 authentic longbows and over 7000 arrows for the new RH movie.

Bear · May 13, 2010, 09:50:00 AM

How does a man get that contract?

:D

Gary Logsdon · May 13, 2010, 10:46:00 AM

I've watched the HC special twice now and have enjoyed it both times. FYI: they don't go into detail about the longbow until the second hour. The way Crowe describes how he truly enjoys watching the flight of an arrow, well, it appears that he "gets it". Several critics, who have been at early screenings, have been criticizing the film's script and storyline, but most so far are also praising the detail of the sets, weapons, costumes, etc. . . also the main acting performances. The film is actually a prequel, as it takes place before Robin Hood became the full fledge outlaw of Sherwood Forest. Either way, I'm hooked and will be taking the family to see it in a few days.

magnus · May 13, 2010, 12:26:00 PM

Tonight at 8 pm eastern The Legends of Robin Hood on Discovery channel

Ssamac · May 17, 2010, 12:01:00 AM

Great documentary. The man who was describing the longbow shot it pretty well too. Notice he was using a finger tab

In the film, which I just saw today with the family, the archers have something like tape on their string fingers instead of a glove or tab.

Movie, btw, is excellent. Don't miss this one. The last couple of shots are amazing, whether real or not. Wonder who the shooter was?

sam