In Nottingham, Robin meets the elderly Sir Walter Loxley (Max von Sydow) and his daughter-in-law, Marian (Cate Blanchett). Walter convinces Robin to continue the charade to protect their family lands .

The film weaves the legend into real historical events, such as the brewing rebellion against King John (Oscar Isaac) and the threat of a French invasion led by the traitorous Godfrey (Mark Strong) .

It isn't until the very final scenes—after King John declares him an outlaw—that Robin and his men retreat to Sherwood Forest , ending with the text: "And so the legend begins" . Production & Reception

Released in 2010, Ridley Scott’s was marketed as a "gritty, realistic" origin story, reuniting the director with his Gladiator star, Russell Crowe . Rather than starting with an outlaw in Sherwood Forest, the film serves as a prequel, detailing how a common archer named Robin Longstride became the legendary hero . Plot & Historical Revisionism

The story begins in France with ’s army . Following Richard’s death, Robin assumes the identity of a fallen knight, Robert of Loxley , to return safely to England .