Robin Hood in America

Rating: 6/10 (13 January 2001)

Although the film teaches us a lot about American history and makes a good effort to show how each human being under given circumstances can become a very cruel person, it never grows above the level of Robin Hood in America. Mel Gibson as the new Errol Flynn. Off course there is the reverend (father Tuck) and an Afro American who is respected by everyone. Off course there are mean and cruel English officers. (I hated them myself for two and a half hours). And there is a marriage. Our hero is dedicated to his family. He leaves them however behind and becomes the leader of the pack. This film is amusement and nothing more. It is a good laugh at some times.
What bothered me in the opening scenes is the holding of the chandelier by our hero. All the candle wax must because of the diagonal position of the candles have fallen on the floor. The continuity people should have paid better attention.