(2022) is an ambitious, ultra-low-budget Australian indie that attempts to breathe new life into the centuries-old legend by trading traditional English whimsy for gritty, Hong Kong-style martial arts. Directed, written, and starring Paul Allica, the film is a polarizing labor of love that functions more as a "midnight movie" than a polished blockbuster. A Vengeful Reinvention
Reviewers are split between appreciating the indie spirit and being distracted by the lack of "Hollywood quality."
: Keanu Gonzalez's portrayal of Tuck is frequently highlighted for having the most impressive martial arts sequences. Technical Shortcomings The Siege of Robin Hood (2022)
: Ratings vary drastically, from a 6/10 on specialized action sites like Action-Flix to as low as a 3/10 from more critical technical reviewers.
: Robin is mentored by the mystic Merlin (Tom McCathie) and fights alongside a disgraced Sir Lancelot (Dave Beamish). Technical Shortcomings : Ratings vary drastically, from a
“From its wildly inconsistent tone, incompetent editing... almost nothing about this movie is executed with any amount of skill.” Letterboxd · 7 months ago Final Verdict
The film also takes massive liberties with the lore, blending Arthurian and Viking elements: almost nothing about this movie is executed with
Viewers are warned that this is a "shoe-string budget" production, and it shows in several ways: