Princess Of Thieves

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Corrie5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Classic. Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 19, 2023 I should’ve known I was gay when growing up this and the potc movies were my favorites. Love Keira knightly. Helpful Share Report Amazon Customer5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Great movie Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 23, 2023 Replaced a VHS tape of the same title. Helpful Share Report Kenneth Broeckel4.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Potential Classic Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 10, 2005 This movie is a favorite of my daughter and I. I like the main imaginative idea of Robin Hood as a single father, bringing up a daughter named Gwyn. Talk about the ultimate tom boy, right? Well she happens to also be a very beautiful girl and the mix of modern and... See more This movie is a favorite of my daughter and I. I like the main imaginative idea of Robin Hood as a single father, bringing up a daughter named Gwyn. Talk about the ultimate tom boy, right? Well she happens to also be a very beautiful girl and the mix of modern and historical sensibilities about gender and the roles we play sets the stage for philosophical reflection, action and discussions.

The positive aspects of this film begins with the location of the filming. Listening to the commentary points out many interesting facts about Romania and filming in general. There is a very excellent film sequence near the beginning showing progressive growth of Gwyn as she awakes in the morning over an approximate 10 year period. For Star Trek fans there is a very funny little aside where the director refers to 2 of his characters as looking like Klingons and they really do. Keira Knightley is superb in this film. I believe that this film role will one day be seen as a classic for it embodies everything she potentially brings to the screen, but does so in a very family friendly story. I really like this actress, but don''t care to follow her harder edged characterizations in some other films. I realize my conservative opinion on this and respect her right to pursue her career as she sees fit. The horses are fantastic. You learn from the commentary that they had difficulty with the wild natured Romanian horses and it is fun to see evidence of this on screen. Look for the roving dogs also.

The negative qualities of this film are mostly humorous. The fight sequences are very tame, which is good for a family film. Keira is never physically convincing as a "boy", but all films require some amount of imaginative play. Jonathan Hyde''s acting, while good, is a rip off of Alan Rickman''s Sheriff of Nottingham in 1991''s Prince of Thieves. The ending is very sad from a romantic standpoint, even though I understand its historicity. Royal restrictions on marriage are so stupid, as well as restrictions of some church groups on marriage in the clergy. But, I digress.

Overall this is a fun, engaging movie that entertains and makes you think. The primary story revolves around the father/daughter relationship and this movie succeeds in promoting positive dialogue and action if you find yourself in one. When you understand this it makes this movie''s ending a very happy beginning. Enjoy! 14 people found this helpful Helpful Share Report Amanda5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Great movie!!!! Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 1, 2022 IMBD gives this movie a 5.6 and they are jerks for it! One of my favorite movies as a teen I originally had it on VHS and decided to add it to my dvd collection! Still doesn''t disappoint! I love Robinhood movies and collect them couldn''t leave this one out! 3 people found this helpful Helpful Share Report PFoard3.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Keira Knightley: the first bow & arrow heroine Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 27, 2013 Long before the '' Hunger Games '' Katniss became a heroine with bow & arrow expertise, Keira Knightley played such a heroine. First in the 2001 ABC-Disney for-television film, ''Princess of Thieves'' (filmed in Romania), & later in the vastley superior,... See more Long before the '' Hunger Games '' Katniss became a heroine with bow & arrow expertise,
Keira Knightley played such a heroine. First in the 2001 ABC-Disney for-television film, ''Princess of Thieves'' (filmed in Romania), & later in the vastley superior,
under-marketed, 2004 ''King Arthur'' (Clive Owen), as the celtic (or, woad) Guinevere.

Adding to the legend of Robin Hood, Keira (astonishingly aged 15) plays Gwyn, the out-spoken daughter of the aged outlaw (Stewart Wilson, ''Zorro''). There is a rift between the two regarding her father''s absences, his over-protection of his daughter, & Gwyn''s determination to join in the fight against the Sheriff of Nottingman''s (Malcolm McDowell) & Prince John''s (Jonathan Hyde) ruthlessness. Two of Robin''s loyal supporters, Will Scarlett (Crispin Letts) & Friar Tuck, see the dedication & talent that Gwyn reveals, & offer their support, along with longtime friend, now lovestruck, Froderick (Del Synnott).

Gwyn, with Robin''s band, joins the fight to free her captured father from the Tower of London before Prince John is crowned, & to protect the recently freed-from-exile Prince Phillip (Stephen Moyer) so that he, instead, can be king (A limited romance entails Phillip & Gwyn). Her father finally comes around to allowing his daughter to join his quest against tyranny.

The film itself is more narrative than action, & Keira shows her bow skills in few instances: during a chase in the forest, the Sheriff-sanctioned contest, & a quick
standoff moment with the Sheriff.

At the film''s end, it states that ''history has forgotten'' some instances which didn''t
turn out as presented.

Keira, herself, is astonishing in her young beauty, maturity, naturalness & believability
(Even the director mentioned that Keira has a bright future as a phenomenal actress).

My only complaint is the video transfer on my DVD. The colors lean toward yellow, &
slightly washed out, with a bit too much contrast. Still, I did find myself caught
up in the unique story, and the amazing young Keira Knightley. 5 people found this helpful Helpful Share Report Uncle Gene5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase This is an amazingly good story. Anyone who collects Robin Hood movies Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 19, 2014 This is an amazingly good story. Anyone who collects Robin Hood movies, as I do, will be happy to view (and own) a copy of this film. Keira Knightley is very believable as Robin Hood''s daughter, and (not to burst your bubble) was fifteen years old when this movie was... See more This is an amazingly good story. Anyone who collects Robin Hood movies, as I do, will be happy to view (and own) a copy of this film. Keira Knightley is very believable as Robin Hood''s daughter, and (not to burst your bubble) was fifteen years old when this movie was produced (2001). It''s sort of weird to admit it, but I did not want this story to end; it''s that good.
By the way, if you have taken time to read this brief review of "Princess of Thieves, may I say that the best Robin Hood movie (of the more recent generation) is the Kevin Costner version in "Prince of Thieves" (1997). Both movies, "Prince" and "Princess" of Thieves, are worth your time. 10 people found this helpful Helpful Share Report nutty535.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Great! Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 27, 2021 My husband loved the movie. One person found this helpful Helpful Share Report Bob A. Gabbert3.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Keira Knightley Fans Take Note Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 18, 2010 I got this move for one reason only. Keira Knightley was in it. Robin Hood has a daughter who follows in Daddy''s footsteps while he is away in the Crusades. If you can get past the basic plot, it is a pretty good movie. If you are like I am, and a huge fan of Keira... See more I got this move for one reason only. Keira Knightley was in it. Robin Hood has a daughter who follows in Daddy''s footsteps while he is away in the Crusades. If you can get past the basic plot, it is a pretty good movie. If you are like I am, and a huge fan of Keira Knightley, it is definitely worth seeing. Like all of her movies, she does an outstanding job of creating a believable character. Stephen Moyer plays the predictable persecuted prince who must be saved by Keira and her band of Sherwood Forest people. Forget all of that, and just enjoy watching Knightley. The most amazing part of the entire film is the fact that Keira Knightley was 16 when she made the film. 2 people found this helpful Helpful Share Report

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paul5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Five Stars Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 25, 2015 fab film thank you tim Report Michael B. Neuman3.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Another Remake Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on February 22, 2013 Here we have another remake of the basic Robin Hood story line. True fantasy but how many times can you watch iterations of Robin Hood. If you are a fan of this genre, you likely will enjoy it. My wife likes it so it stays in our library. One person found this helpful Report Amazon Customer5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Princess of Thieves Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on February 15, 2020 I really enjoyed watching the Movie. Report Kate Mack5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Great gift Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 12, 2020 Great gift for sister. Report Vanny5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Happy with the purchase Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on February 25, 2019 Happy to have it ! The movie was great . Got it on time , good condition. Report

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