“The Death of Robin Hood,” directed by Michael Sarnoski and starring Hugh Jackman, is presented as a grim, revisionist retelling of the outlaw legend. Multiple reviews describe the film as a dark deconstruction of the Robin Hood myth, with Robin depicted less as a heroic figure and more as a violent, morally compromised criminal whose actions form (and distort) the legend. The story is set in a medieval context, with reviews placing the beginning in 1247 AD and highlighting a harsh, hellish visual style.
Several outlets emphasize that the film’s title is treated literally, with Robin Hood’s death looming while the narrative focuses on what he leaves behind and how the myth is constructed. Accounts also note that the character is “plagued” by the stories told about him, even as those who encounter him understand a different reality. Reviews broadly agree the movie delivers violence and gloom, though they differ on execution, with some praising craft and concept while others criticize pacing and overall impact.
Overall, the coverage frames the film as an antihero character study that challenges the familiar folklore rather than reinforcing it.
