Question 1

What surprising improvisation did Alan Rickman make as the Sheriff of Nottingham?

Accepted Answer

Alan Rickman ad-libbed the line about calling off Christmas and improvised the famous 'Locksley, I'm going to cut your heart out....with a spoon' line to make his character more interesting.

Question 2

Which actor turned down the role of Robin Hood because he found the plot too contrived?

Accepted Answer

Cary Elwes was offered the role of Robin Hood but turned it down, later portraying the character in the spoof Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993).

Question 3

What historical inaccuracy did director Kevin Reynolds keep in the movie for humor?

Accepted Answer

Director Kevin Reynolds kept Christian Slater's ad-libbed line 'Fuck me, he cleared it!' after Robin and Azeem are catapulted over the castle wall because it was funny, despite the historical inaccuracy.

Question 4

What is the central conflict that drives Robin Hood's story in this film?

Accepted Answer

Robin of Locksley returns to England to find his father killed by the Sheriff of Nottingham, leading him to join forces with outlaws to save the kingdom from the sheriff's villainy.

Question 5

Which major award ceremonies recognized Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves in 1992?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the BAFTA Awards, London Critics Circle Film Awards, Academy Awards, and Golden Globes in 1992, and also at the César Awards in 1997.

Question 6

Which actor initially turned down the Sheriff of Nottingham role twice before being given creative freedom?

Accepted Answer

Alan Rickman turned down the role twice before being told he could have carte blanche with his interpretation of the character.

Question 7

What famous improvised line did Alan Rickman deliver as the Sheriff of Nottingham?

Accepted Answer

Rickman improvised the line "Locksley, I'm going to cut your heart out....with a spoon" to make his character's dialogue more interesting.

Question 8

Which actor was offered the role of Robin Hood but turned it down, later playing the character in a spoof film?

Accepted Answer

Cary Elwes was offered the role of Robin Hood but turned it down, later portraying the character in Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993).

Question 9

What ad-libbed line did Christian Slater deliver as Will Scarlett that was kept for being funny despite historical inaccuracy?

Accepted Answer

Christian Slater ad-libbed Will Scarlett's line "Fuck me, he cleared it!" after Robin and Azeem were catapulted over the castle wall.

Question 10

What major award ceremonies recognized Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves in 1992?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the BAFTA Awards, London Critics Circle Film Awards, Academy Awards, and Golden Globes in 1992.

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