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Malayalam · Action, Drama, Thriller
2h 22m · 24 Sept 2009
Music: C. Rajamani | DOP: Shaji Kumar | Writer: Sethu, Sachy
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
Robin Hood is a Malayalam action thriller that revolves around the life of a daring and righteous protagonist who takes on corrupt forces to protect the innocent. The story weaves elements of justice, revenge, and social responsibility, showcasing the hero’s journey against powerful adversaries. The narrative unfolds through a mix of intense action sequences and emotional moments, highlighting the protagonist’s commitment to his cause.
The movie delivers a gripping storyline with a screenplay that maintains a steady pace throughout its runtime. The first half sets up the characters and conflict effectively, engaging the audience with a blend of suspense and drama. The second half escalates the tension with well-choreographed action scenes and emotional confrontations, though some sequences tend to be predictable.
The songs composed by C. Rajamani complement the narrative without overpowering it, and the background score effectively enhances the mood, especially during high-tension moments. Cinematography by Shaji Kumar captures the locales vividly, adding to the film’s visual appeal. Overall, the film balances commercial elements with a socially relevant theme, making it an engaging watch despite minor screenplay flaws.
Prithviraj Sukumaran: Strong and charismatic, effectively portraying the hero’s intensity and moral conviction.
Bhavana: Offers a convincing and emotive performance, adding depth to the narrative.
Narain: Delivers a solid supporting role with a believable portrayal.
Jayasurya: Provides a noteworthy performance, contributing to the film’s dramatic tension.
Biju Menon: Effective in his role, adding gravitas to the story.
Samvrutha Sunil: Adequate performance, fitting well within the ensemble cast.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Joshiy’s direction is competent, blending action and drama with a clear narrative focus. The writing supports the film’s themes well, though it occasionally falls into conventional tropes.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 20% |
Critics appreciated the film for its engaging narrative and strong lead performance, though some noted the predictability in the latter half. The technical aspects, especially cinematography and background score, received positive mentions. Overall, the film was seen as a decent action thriller with social undertones.
Final Box-Office Result
Robin Hood released on 24 September 2009 (2009).
Robin Hood is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.
Robin Hood OTT release date not announced yet.
Robin Hood directed by Joshiy. Produced by P. K. Muraleedharan.
Robin Hood stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Bhavana, Narain, Jayasurya, Biju Menon.
Tollybo rates Robin Hood 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.
Music for Robin Hood composed by C. Rajamani.
Robin Hood — Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, Runtime: 142 minutes, Language: Malayalam.