THE LEGEND OF BOB LEONARD | Omeleto
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- Опубликовано: 7 мар 2021
- A medieval singer is ambushed by thugs.
THE LEGEND OF BOB LEONARD is used with permission from Will Kenning. Learn more at willkenning.com.
A procession of Norman soldiers is escorting prisoners through the forest of Nottingham when they are ambushed by a band of thugs. The melee is bloody and violent, and the gang of hooligans shows no mercy, rounding up survivors of the attack and executing them if they don't prove useful.
But when a minstrel finds himself face to face with death, he offers the murderers and thieves something that catches their attention: immortality through song. He is forced to compose the tune on the spot, incorporating members of the gang and changing details to suit their whims -- and the result is the accidental birth of a legend.
Written and directed by Will Kenning, this clever comedy short begins with a fight sequence set in medieval times that would make any fans of Game of Thrones intrigued, full as it is of gruesome kills and brutal violence. But there are clues that things aren't quite what they seem, particularly when they round up survivors for execution, and spend a considerable amount of time debating over if and why they should kill someone.
The dialogue and performances expertly sketch out the various personalities at work in the gang, using sharp, focused wit in the writing and performances to dig underneath the surface of this group of killers. Though they're amoral and violent, these aren't the brightest band of criminals overall, and as a result, they spend a lot of time squabbling and bickering like childish buffoons.
As the story slows down to focus on the minstrel's dilemma, his negotiations and on-the-fly composition cleverly reveal the various egos, tensions and tender points at work with various members, who insist upon revisions of their verses. The process is also a showcase for the cast's collective performance, which expertly treads the line between broad comedy and a more subtle specificity with each character.
As a result, much of the humor comes out of watching the foibles of human ego and delusion at work, and it sits easily with the menace of violence that the film builds up early on and teases later in the action. As the minstrel writes his song, viewers begin to catch onto just who this group is. The reveal is gradual and carefully built up, but then it dawns on us just who we've spent time with -- and how far they are from the legend.
Entertaining, attention-grabbing and clever, THE LEGEND OF BOB LEONARD is essentially about how history is the ultimate game of "telephone," with a focus on the gap between the glamorous, even noble image painted by the storytelling and the messier reality. Bob Leonard and his gang of violent miscreants don't quite have the valor or nobility of the legend, and the film's humor exploits the gap in a smart, witty way, all while capturing the action with visual panache and style. It's all in great fun, as is the finished song, though THE LEGEND OF BOB LEONARD doesn't quite have the impact it should. No worries, though... there's nothing a little historical revision can't fix. 
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Probably the most accurate adaptation of Robin Hood's legend
He later changed his name to Robin Hood and so a legend was born . Feared by the bad , loved by the good Robin Hood , etc , etc
We got that 😀
My thoughts exactly.
That is the point
@@catherinejustcatherine1778 Well , who would have thought ?
@@Mrchallenor your optimism is astounding .
Probably more accurate then they realize.
I can’t believe how well the production of this short was?!
Right down to the setting, clothing, etc...
Great acting! Great casting! Great work, all round! Well done 👍🏻
I legitimately was taken back to the medieval 🏰 period!💯
My one distraction was the minstrels head covering which was obviously not made of a material that would have been available at that time.
@@ianc4901 yes, I noticed. But chose to oversee it🙈 Like turning a blind eye (just for the moment). Was still a great production though, and I bet on a small budget too?
I really enjoyed this short. I did. 😊
@@kirtywright1974 I was pretty impressed too !
Lobbn horse shite at each other was proper dressing, really let you get in on other sensibilities😂. I woulda watched two seasons of this, just this morning, soo well done
@@ianc4901 well that makes two of us!...
And about *810 others!🙂
NB: *at time of reply 🏰👍🏻‼️
Once I realized it was Robin hood I couldn't stop laughing.
Kudos to the Leonard family and their great ancestor Bob.
As real as ever. I was transported to that time, and lived every moment with the uncertainty and fear that was in the air. Only when it ended abruptly did I realize it was just a short film. Everything about it screamed authenticity and genuine talent.
Now we need the full song in a separate video
The credits have the full song
Show this to your TTRPG friends who say Bards are useless.
He stared at all of his companions die, not so useful for a team.
@@ignacytkacz3513 were they companions? Seemed like random prisoners based on how differently they talked and looked. Either way, his "companions" did nothing too. And each player has one reaction per round only, none of these level 1s had any.
Wait this ain't even a real ttrpg what you talking about? :))
< plays totally awesome bard in 3.5E who is basically a librarian with no social skills.
Hahahah, the Pythons would be proud of this, finally a sketch that's not silly. :)
It's silly, just not TOO silly.
@@jonnda exact.
Yes, exactly my thoughts as I started to watch it Milos.
This is so well done. I hope the people in it, especially the writer & director & crew, can see how much we appreciate all their hard work. And, of course the wonderful actors & singing.
It amazes me to think how much work went into making this, yet it’s less than 8 minutes long. Very impressive!
... huh. It never occurred to me that robin hood’s story was told by a minstrel terrified for his life 😂
Sir Bob Leonard ran away!
He bravely ran away away!
Yeah, "retreat" just doesn't seem to cut it these days.
The last great battle cry. "RUN AWAY, RUN AWAY "!
Brave Sir Robin’s cousin no doubt
Now this is how I wanna spend 8mins of my time, loved it!
Favorite part: Song at the end!!!
These brigands haven't seen America's Got Talent yet I see. If they had, they might think twice before subjecting themselves to such agony.
Brilliant. Robin Hood without makeup..
This shows how music can manipulate stories. Be careful what you're listening to. Just because Taylor Swift said we are never ever ever going back together doesn't mean we will never ever ever going back together. Shoutout to my ex!!!
It reminds me of a certain forest dweller named Captain Cully, his men, and Molly Grue in "The Last Unicorn."
O Mighty Bob, thank you for sending us the Sandwich Maker 😊🤝🇳🇱
This needs to be a show like this if you agree
🎵“He’s extra oooohrrr, … DINERY”🎶
That man eating an apple sounded like simon a lil
Disney should really look into this Bob Leonard fellow to make a film. ;)
haha, love the robin hood twist!
The song is breathtaking.
This should not be funny. God save us all.
@Josh Harris im not sure you understand the gravity of this situation.
Keep the medieval ones coming
That is really close to the tune of Monty Python's 'Dennis Moore' right down to repeating the name 3 times at the end and is also a Robin Hood like tale
Later they all slaughtered because their name was known
I'm impressed! The first Omeleto video that really entertained me!
Where can I get the soundtrack CD? And maybe a list of concert dates.
Tickles one to think that if one really could witness a similar scene, it would tickle one to death. 🤣
Need a sequel to this
AH! This one was SOOOO GOOD!
Hahahaha! This was GREAT! 😅
Hahahaha, I love this I wanted it to go on and on and on. Genius.
That was... VERY satisfying!
My turn, my turn...write a song about me.
Very well done. Thanks
oh bravo!!!
Absolute genius!!
Woow.... How legends were born..... This is d answer....
Brutal and awesome
Excellent ! So well crafted! Stuff of legend! 😂
I caught on to it being Robin Hood immediately
😂 how myths are made - basically how the legend of King Arthur cobbled together from as Pendragon
This was so good!
Epic
That was amazing
Fun times and wonderful shanty.
Soooo Good!
This is so good. Kudos!
It'd be so badass if he sang how he was going to kill them
He's not a superhero.
At 4:59, the apple that was originally red (1:22) turned green! Now, I don't know if this was a subtle take on the archetypal theory that the Apple in Eden was green, which became red after the Fall; here, perhaps inadvertently (on the part of the director), it's indicative of the hood's reversion of social order back to the wild ways?
That was amazing and really funny! Monty Python could have done this!
Please tell me you are thinking of turning this one into a series. Or at least making more with the same cast and song writer?
But with some better make up for the lady and some yellow teeth effect for the little man.
That was fun!
This was brilliant! For a moment I forgot that this was a short film and was looking forward as to what was to happen next!
That first violent strike--the arrow to the head--was really convincing.
You didn't really kill someone for that shot, did you?
Yep, and he didn't appear in any song.
When the Bard rolls a Natural 20 on Expression
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So Robin Hood was actually a boxer? Amazing how time distorts history!
Nice song
Yes I love it
I enjoyed the film as well as the song.
That song. 🤣
I love this so much 💗💓❤
Oh my goodness, so clever!
lol... i love it !!!!!!!
Is that on Spotify?
Great fun watch.
Pretty cool
I enjoyed it
very cute.
LMFAO
That was different
I saw thought that the one archer was from Epic NPC man. Was a little disappointed when it wasn't.
Lol!
how do they come up with these ideas??
Foolish people - blacksmiths always valuable & respected members of society - esp in these times
they already have two
It's not a documentary.
Are you being sarcastic? My father was a blacksmith.
Just got at the end is was a parody of Robin Hood loo
brilliant 🤣 TeeRob
Noice!
I really loved that song 🤩
This is freaking awesome dude. I love you.
Love the tip to Dennis Moore at the end there.
Haha ha
🤣🤣🤣
wow this was amazing 💜😯
Brilliant! Made me laugh 🙂
Eminem’s been real quiet...
Very funny.
I love how "Little John" went full woke about his height/shortness.
I Sherwood like some more
This is amazing
👍
What an epic Origin tale.
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Definitely entertaining.