Is Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves A Good Movie? Fans Can’t Stop Arguing About It

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Online movie debates pop up from time to time, and I usually avoid adding my opinion in the comments. But this week was different – someone asked if Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is actually a good movie, and I knew I had to share my thoughts!

Growing up in the nineties with a VCR and parents who weren’t always paying attention, I’ve seen Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves countless times – easily over 50. My sister and I still randomly sing the “rich man from Nottingham” song, and I still quote lines like, “Back me up, he cleared it!” So, when I saw people online arguing about whether this Kevin Costner, Alan Rickman, Morgan Freeman, and Christian Slater movie is actually good, I knew I had to jump into the conversation.

One Reddit User Called Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves Their “Embarrassing Pick” And It Kicked Off A Big Debate

Okay, so this is a funny one. I stumbled across a Reddit post where someone admitted they totally love Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves – and they feel a little guilty about it! It’s that classic case of enjoying something that maybe isn’t critically acclaimed, but you just can’t help yourself. It really resonated with me, because who hasn’t felt that way about a movie?

Okay, look, I know it’s ridiculous, but I absolutely adore Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. I know it’s not a great movie! Kevin Costner’s American accent is a crime, the lines are cheesy, and honestly, there’s a long list of things wrong with it. People tell me I usually have pretty good taste in films, but this one? I just can’t help it, I love it, flaws and all! It’s my guilty pleasure, and I’m owning it. What’s yours? What’s the movie you secretly love even though you know it’s probably terrible?

They originally wanted to start a discussion about guilty-pleasure movies – the ones people love despite their flaws. Instead, the conversation quickly turned into a heated debate about whether the movie Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, starring Kevin Costner, is actually good or terrible. Surprisingly, many people are passionately defending it, and commenters have been sharing things like:

  • Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves is a film audience hated? Lol in what universe? It cleaned up at the box office and then its theme tune went triple platinum. Pretty sure the audience fucking loved it.
  • Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is a legit great movie. The critics can go kick rocks. I mean… Alan Rickman continues his streak of playing the greatest movie villains ever (Hans Gruber, Sheriff of Nottingham, Severus Snape, that dickhead in Love Actually). Morgan Freeman is awesome as always. Great actions scenes, great music, perfect Sean Connery cameo…I don’t even care about Kevin Costner’s lack of an English accent, since the nobility back then (including Robin of Locksley) would have been speaking Norman French anyway.
  • Man, I been watching Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves for most of my 37 years on this planet.I liked it when I was a kid, a teenager, and I still like it. I probably end up watching it with someone who hasn’t seen it every 5 years or so. Damn Im overdue for some dang Robin Hood.
  • Seriously, who didn’t love Prince of Thieves?

Many people in the discussion don’t consider the movie a top film from the 90s, but a lot of viewers specifically praised Alan Rickman’s performance as a wonderfully funny villain. I personally think it’s even better than his work in Die Hard, and I strongly believe that.

  • Yeah, but Alan Rickman’s Sheriff is one of my favorite villains.
  • Alan Rickman was gold in everything he was in—RIP to a fine actor.

I think most of us really loved this movie, and it’s stuck with us over the years. But that still makes me wonder…

Is Prince Of Thieves A Good Movie?

Many fans argue that Robin Hood: Men in Tights is actually the superior film, with one person playfully suggesting Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves paved the way for its success. While some acknowledge the critics didn’t like Prince of Thieves, they point out it was a box office hit in 1991. This is a valid point, as critical reception wasn’t strong when the film initially released. Looking back, Rotten Tomatoes gives it a 51% rating, though audiences scored it higher at 72%. This was also before audience opinions on Robin Hood movies generally turned negative.

So, the person who originally posted about the movie finally explained themselves. They said it’s actually not a good movie, but it’s still…great? And honestly, I think that’s exactly what everyone’s trying to say – it’s flawed, but in a way that makes it special.

I know it’s silly, but I absolutely love that scene! The moment when she screams ‘ROBINNNNNNN!!!!’ to save herself gave me goosebumps. My friends always tease me about how much I like it, which is funny because they think it’s bad, but I think it’s amazing!

I definitely agree with the original poster. While Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves isn’t necessarily a great movie, it’s a really fun, nostalgic trip back to the nineties with some fantastic performances. Despite some odd accents and a silly script, the whole thing just works. It’s packed with memorable moments – a Sean Connery appearance, Kevin Costner’s take on Robin Hood, even bizarre stories about the set involving mushrooms! Plus, it has a ton of lines you just can’t forget. Best of all, you can watch it over and over again. In fact, I’m going to go watch it right now – this is probably my 51st time!

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2025-11-11 19:19