Russell Crowe Expression Face-Off: Gladiator vs. Robin Hood

By Charles Schick
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In 2000, Russell Crowe won a Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator. The Academy was clearly moved not only by Crowe's chiseled physique, but also his sophisticated facial expressions ranging from anger to smug self-satisfaction.

Now, 10 years later, Crowe (and director Ridley Scott) are back, hoping to create similar big-screen magic with Robin Hood. Does Crowe still have it? Who wins this epic face-off, Maximus or Robin? Let's take a look.

Distant Gaze


WINNER: Draw

Moderate Aerobic Activity


WINNER: Robin Hood

Primal Scream


WINNER: Draw

Furled Brow


WINNER: Draw

Dismissive Over-the-shoulder Glance

WINNER: Gladiator

Bloodied Bloodthirstiness


WINNER: Draw

Let's Get It On


WINNER: Draw

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  • Russell Crowe

    Misha | 12.06.10 12:58:33 PM

    MAXIMUS MAXIMUS MAXIMUS NUFF SAID THX

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  • word choice

    Anonymous | 11.25.10 02:13:08 PM

    the word you are looking for is 'furrowed', not 'furled'.

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  • LOL FUK NO

    MAXIMUS | 10.12.10 03:33:20 PM

    THIS ****** bull!!!

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  • crowe

    Kyle | 10.06.10 08:37:52 PM

    Boy that wasn't that funny or even worth anyone's time.

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    • Crowe

      DavidDee | 10.12.10 09:02:41 AM

      Funny and true. Much of Crowe's acting in Robin Hood was a repeat of Gladiator. A whole scene in Gladiator when the sick Crowe rides the chariot was a direct steal from Mel Gibson's ride in the giro-copter in Road Warrior.

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  • Gladiator vs. Robin Hood

    JerryZeoFighter | 09.17.10 02:56:42 AM

    what is this crap Robin Hood (Robert Hod) will kill Maximus.

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  • Maximus

    Shan | 09.11.10 08:19:02 PM

    Maximus would destroy Robin Hood in a back alley fight. Maximus!Maximus!!

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  • I'm screaming in delight

    therainhouse | 09.08.10 10:12:06 AM

    It's Russell Crowe against Russell Crowe.

    How do you expect us to choose?

    I can't decide.

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  • R.Hood

    annon | 08.28.10 02:00:50 AM

    Loved Gladiator. Didn't bother seeing Robin Hood. Why? Because Robin is NOT supposed to be an unbathed, middle aged guy with a paunch. (Sorry Russell, nothing personal!!)

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    • Definitely unbathed

      annon | 09.12.10 03:03:34 PM

      I'll give you that maybe the character of Robin Hood shouldn't be middle-aged with a paunch (though he's at least got to get older eventually) but Robin Hood is supposed to be unbathed? Certainly not! Consider the time period and ask yourself how often ANYONE bathed much less a guy who lived in the forest.

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      • oops

        Annon | 09.12.10 03:06:18 PM

        I'm gonna go ahead and pre-empt criticism here on this line "Robin Hood is supposed to be unbathed? Certainly not!"

        I definitely meant that to say "Robin Hood is supposed to be bathed? Certainly not!"

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      • "Middle aged"?

        OOPS#2 | 09.16.10 09:10:34 PM

        How old would you be if you went on crusade at age 25 and spent 10 years in the near east? And, exactly what "paunch" were you talking about?
        Furthermore, I concure with oops on the bathing thing.

        I found this particular "Robin Hood" to be more realistic and true to the spirit of the myth than any of the previous puny attempts.

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    • swiv

      jdhkjasd | 10.05.10 06:22:45 PM

      robin hood is awsome and epic

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  • BEST MOVIE AND ACTOR EVER

    FLEURISTIL DARLIN | 07.19.10 03:33:47 PM

    RUSSEL IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE ACTOR SO IT'S REALLY HARD TO COMMENT ON HIS MOVIES BUT I THINK "ROBIN HOOD" IS HIS GREATEST MOVIE EVER.YES,HE IS A BADASS BUT HE'S THE GREATEST.IF I HAD TO GIVE AN AWARD,HE WOULD BE THE ONE TO HAVE IT,FOR LIFE.

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  • a

    Anonymous | 07.17.10 10:30:45 AM

    what a waste of time, you can obviously do this with any other actor or actress

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    • sure....

      moi | 08.16.10 11:01:08 AM

      but i don't see you doing it, now do i?

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    • ***

      Get real | 09.17.10 01:33:42 PM

      WRONG. Let's try to imagine Tom Cruse, Leonardo, Brad Pitt, the list is endless... NO, NONE of them could have pulled off this character even close to this level.

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