‘The Death of Robin Hood’ strips legend to its core (opens original article in a new tab)

Michael Sarnoski's 'The Death of Robin Hood' presents a grim, realistic take on the legend, focusing on its historical origins and stripping away traditional elements, but its oppressive tone has drawn criticism.

• The film 'The Death of Robin Hood' reimagines the legend as a gritty, realistic story without traditional elements like knights or swashbuckling.
• Director Michael Sarnoski emphasizes the myth's origins as an oral tale, stripping away later embellishments and focusing on a grizzled, morally complex Robin Hood.
• The movie's bleak tone and heavy focus on realism have been criticized as oppressive and misjudged, despite its thoughtful approach to storytelling.