MANLY LIBERTARIAN REBEL

From the NY Times, Review by A.O. Scott, May 14:

You may have heard that Robin Hood stole from the rich and gave to the poor, but that was just liberal media propaganda. This Robin is no socialist bandit practicing freelance wealth redistribution, but rather a manly libertarian rebel striking out against high taxes and a big government scheme to trample the ancient liberties of property owners and provincial nobles. Don’t tread on him!

So is “Robin Hood” one big medieval tea party? Kind of...

From the Editor: I went to see the film this evening. It was indeed libertarian-themed in parts. The issue of taxes, was front and center throughout the entire movie. Taxes without representation was portrayed quite negatively. Two political scenes in particularly stand out; a Braveheart-like moment where Crowe cries out forthrightly "Liberty," and nearing the end, the injustice displayed by King John as he tramples on the Rights of Man. Outside of the politics, it was thoroughly enjoyable from beginning to end. It was a very complex story, much more in-depth than past Robin Hoods, and in some respects a bit difficult to follow. Two or more viewings may be best to full capture the plot.