I am a sucker, an absolute sucker, for this kind of film. Swords, ponies, and battles, fair maids, trees, and rivers: what's not to like? The only down side I can foresee is lack of jokes: neither Crowe nor Scott are known for their humour. So forget Alan Rickman howling "Cancel Christmas!" (Don't know what I'm talking about? You're not a Robin Hood fan.) Still, there is that great thumping music. We only have to wait until May...
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