Without question, movies have helped enhance the stories behind some of the greatest heroes of all time, whether they are based in fact or fiction. From Ancient Greece to the Wild West, feudal Japan to the fields of Scotland, heroes from all over the world have perpetuated their stories into legend. With Ridley Scott's Robin Hood (starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett) drawing us back to Sherwood Forest this May, it's time to take a trip into historical fact, classic fiction, and regional lore to identify the many legends that have found new life in film.
For the stories behind some of the names that will continue to be passed on from generation to generation, join us for a cinematic tour of some of the most legendary heroes of all-time!
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Interesting list, but one major figure - Elizabeth I - is omitted. She has been the subject or a major character in numerous films.
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Interesting list, but one major figure - Elizabeth I - is omitted. She has been the subject or a major character in numerous films. She may, in fact, have been the most 'popular' female subject for 'heroes' (or heroines) in films.
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These ridiculous upcoming superhero movies (Thor, The Avengers) are starting to scare me.
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Agreed, they're only trying to make money. I haven't seen Iron Man 2 yet but apparently it plays out like a commercial for the Avengers. The producers clearly told Favreau "you have to put in at least X amount of screen time promoting these movies, so we can increase our box office gross when they come out!".... truly insulting to filmmaking it you ask me.
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King Leonidas' army wasn't decimated - it was annihilated.
Decimated is when an army has 1 out of 10 of its men killed either as a punishment by its own leadership or by its conquerors after a battle. Hence the "deci". Ten.
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