Is it possible to make a universally liked "Robin Hood" film?

Ridley Scott tried to make a grittier, more realistic "Robin Hood" film. I thought it was quite boring.

Now, Otto Bathurst has made a lighter, more superhero-ish "Robin Hood" ... and it looks a little silly, based on the trailers.

Even Disney's "Robin Hood" from 1973 only has a 52% approval rating on RT with an average rating of 5.4/10 based on 25 reviews.

It leaves me wondering: what do people want from a Robin Hood film? What is the right tone to strike with the character?

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