Drama
United States of America
The Last of Robin Hood is a 2013 biographical drama film that tells the story of Errol Flynn's final years, focusing on his relationship with aspiring actress Beverly Aadland. The film stars Kevin Kline as Flynn, Dakota Fanning as Aadland, and Susan Sarandon as Florence Aadland, Beverly's mother.
The movie shows how Flynn, who was in his mid-50s, met the 15-year-old Beverly Aadland at Warner Bros. studio and was immediately smitten with her. Despite the age difference and legal obstacles, the two began a sexual relationship that lasted until Flynn's death in 1959.
The Last of Robin Hood also explores the role Florence Aadland played in her daughter's affair with Flynn. Florence was a former dancer who pushed her daughter into acting and was obsessed with the Hollywood lifestyle. She encouraged the relationship between Beverly and Flynn and even arranged for them to live together in a New York City hotel.
The film depicts the scandal that erupted when Flynn and Beverly were caught in bed together by the police during a raid on the hotel. Flynn was charged with statutory rape and faced jail time, but he died before the case went to trial. The scandal tarnished Beverly's reputation and made her a pariah in Hollywood, while Florence continued to exploit her daughter's fame for her own ends.
The Last of Robin Hood was directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland, and received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the performances of the cast, particularly Kevin Kline's portrayal of Flynn, while others criticized the film for romanticizing a relationship between an adult man and a teenage girl.
