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Princess of Thieves | Year: 2001 Classification: Feature Film Family Directed: - Peter Hewitt Good Romantic Adventure This is a really good movie with lots of action and some romance thrown in as well. Gwen, the neglected daughter of Robin Hood, decides to prove to her father that she can help him in his quest against Prince John. The King is dying and Robin is trying to make sure the rightful heir, Philip, the illegitimate son of King Richard, is placed on the throne. Gwen cuts her hair and pretends to be a boy. This is the only part of the movie that is somewhat unbelievable because she is a beautiful young woman that could never be mistaken for a boy, hair or no hair, lol. Keira Knightley (Gwen) is just outstanding in this film, and seems older than her 15 years! Stephen Moyer, is also stunning and does an excellent job in his role as the prince. One of the most memorable performances is by Del Synnott as Gwen's best-friend Froderick. Gwen meets Philip and he tells her he is Conrad, the Prince's valet, and that Prince Philip is dead. Little does she know that he is the prince himself! I didn't give this movie the highest rating because the conclusion is somewhat disappointing for someone like me who is such a die-hard romantic. Get the kleenexes! The story is more about Gwen's relationship with her father, and her desire to share his occupation of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, even though she is not a son. It's an interesting movie with good acting, and is a good movie for the whole family. If you want all the romantic loose ends tied up nicely though, I'd suggest you watch a movie such as Ever After instead. The soundtrack of this movie is beautiful. I also liked the creative way that they aged Gwen from a small child to a woman at the beginning of the film. The Legend Lives On! I have been a fan of Robin Hood ever since I could crawl. I have written many fiction stories where Robin Hood's daughter came and saved the day. Now, Disney has fulfilled my dream and the legend is reborn.<BR>With the strength and cunning abilities of her father, and her mother's incredible beauty, Gwyn is the daughter of Robin Hood, the legendary "prince of theives." But instead of practicing archery and swordplay, she is being tutored by Friar Tuck and her best friend, Froderick. When her father returns home with his close companion, Will Scarlet, Gywn is ready to see her father that she has not seen in five years. But Robin and Will will not be staying long, for King Richard is dying and they must help his son, Prince Phillip, become king before the evil Prince John is crowned. To ensure he will be crowned, Prince John issues his guards to kill the prince, whom no one has ever seen. Gwyn insists on coming along to help, but when her father refuses and rides off one night with Will, Gwyn cuts her beautiful hair and dresses as a boy. She is not welcome when she arrives in town, but with the help of Froderick she will help her father if it kills her. But after Robin saves Gwyn from Prince John's guards, he insists that he will accompany her to the church where she is supposed to meet Froderick. Meanwhile, Prince Phillip's valet has been killed and the guards now know what the prince looks like. As Phillip is fleeing for France, Prince John's guards put a stop to the church visit by capturing Robin Hood and Will Scarlet, while Froderick and Gwyn are left to fend for themselves. As Froderick rides back home to ask for assistance, Gwyn stumbles into Prince Phillip, who passes himself off as the valet of the "deceased" prince. Now that the prince has been "killed," and Robin Hood and Will Scarlet have been sentenced to death, it is up to the "Princess of Thieves" to save the day. But with no experinece against her father's archenemies, is Gwyn up to the challenge? Keira Knightley's movie Indeed that is what this is. The story is somewhat predictable. The special effects were dismal. (WIth the exception of Keira knightley, the acting was not anything special. The scene which saved the movie was the archery scene. It had a predictable ending but an unpredictable way of getting there. With many plot twists it holds your attention but the ending you can predict. Keira Knightley, in her first of her many outstanding performances is an absolute joy to watch. The movie is saved by her honest and true acting. Just an outstanding effort on her part. This movie is fun to watch and I love watching it over and over. Buy Princess Of Thieves at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Princess Of Thieves Search with the Priority Search Engine on Princess Of Thieves This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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