"He was no hero."
Director: Michael Sarnoski
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, Noah Jupe
The Death of Robin Hood — Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
I robbed and killed for the joy of it, nothing more.
Context
Spoken early in the film when confronting a stranger.
Meaning
Summarily shatters the popular folklore of Robin Hood as a selfless champion of the poor.
Knives cut bread as well as they do flesh. It's a question of balance.
Context
Said to Robin while tending to his wounds in the priory.
Meaning
Illustrates the film's core duality between destruction and healing.
I've seen the power of stories. They can be used to make men do terrible things.
Context
Spoken during a dialogue with Sister Brigid about how legends spread.
Meaning
Critiques the romanticization of violence in culture and history.
There are open lands past the mountains. / I don't aim to begin again.
Context
Spoken during their raid before Robin is wounded.
Meaning
Shows Robin's weary awareness that he cannot run from his past.
I think if balance did not have some say, we would not be here.
Context
In response to Robin questioning if moral balance exists in a cruel world.
Meaning
Highlights the philosophical theme of spiritual justice versus chaotic violence.
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