Overview
- The Death of Robin Hood opened wide on Friday, June 19, and early coverage shows a divided critical response with a reported 71% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Director Michael Sarnoski reframes the folk tale by presenting Robin Hood as a violent, self‑made legend rather than a benevolent outlaw.
- The film is rated R for strong bloody violence and opens with a graphic, action‑heavy first act that many reviewers flagged as central to its tone.
- Reviewers across outlets consistently singled out Hugh Jackman’s grizzled, committed performance as the film’s anchor and most praised element.
- Critics disagree about the movie’s second half, citing a deliberate, slower pace and uncertain emotional payoff that some find thoughtful and others call dour or stalled, and the production’s rugged Northern Ireland shoot and heavy makeup for Jackman have been widely noted.