For a change, Robin of Locksley is an unusual British television film as far as the Robin Hood legend is concerned. The order follows Robin (David Harewood), a soldier returning from the Crusades to England only to find that the Sheriff of Nottingham has taken over his country. The motion picture follows the underlying theme of how Robin evolves from an upper class gentleman to an outlaw and subsequently to the man who mobilizes a horde of brigands against oppression and persecution while looking for his childhood home.
One more factor making Robin of Locksley quite attractive is the concentration on Robin’s inner world and, what is more, the inner conflicts of his personality, showing him as a man tired of seditious ideals and craving power even if it means becoming a leader. What is unique about the film is that it concerns itself with issues of respect and allegiance and, which is uncommon, the fight against the establishment. It also has an ethnically varied cast, offering a new angle to a story which has been adapted many times in different ways.
What fascinates me about this retelling of Robin Hood is the skillful amalgamation of facts and elements of classic bravery and fighting against tyranny. Although it is not so widely known as other versions, Robin of Locksley still manages to offer an emotional and sincere depiction of one of the most adored figures, reassuring everyone that there is always room for the Robin Hood story even today: for the inborn battle for justice and equality. Similar to this was the justice counsel, speaking simply, if it is bad, then it is rebellion, don’t I refuse it, and grant this anyway will be a redeemable difference to enlighten the movie.
