| Robin Hood (1973) (Disney) | 
 enlarge | Director: Wolfgang Reitherman
Actors: Brian Bedford, Phil Harris, Roger Miller, Peter Ustinov, Terry-thomas
Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
Category: Video
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Avg. Customer Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 115
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 80 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
EAN: 5017182022824
ASIN: B00004CM9L
Theatrical Release Date: November 8, 1973
Release Date: July 15, 1993
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 The foxiest Maid Marian ever! December 21, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was the first film I ever saw at the cinema, way back in 1973 when I was a small boy (when I did not know or care about aspect ratios). I used to live near Sherwood Forest so this film and the legend of Robin Hood were, and still are, very special for me.
It is great to see this film again on DVD in a remastered special edition. I found the picture and sound quality to be very good indeed even though I watched it on a small portable player. The film features some excellent actors doing the characters' voices - Peter Ustinov and Terry Thomas are perfect as Prince John and Sir Hiss and Phil Harris is a cool Little John even though this character seems to be a bit of a rehash of Baloo the bear from Disney's version of The Jungle Book.
The animals chosen to play the human characters are an excellent choice. Robin Hood is a cunning fox and Maid Marian is of course a sexy vixen (Monica Evans has one of the most beautiful voices you will ever hear)and The Sheriff of Nottingham is a greedy fat wolf. A special mention must also be given to country singer Roger Miller as Alan-A-Dale (a rooster in this film)who narrates the tale and provides several of the songs.
The extras on this disc include a couple of fun games which younger children will enjoy and an unused alternative ending, albeit in storyboard form. I think it is a matter of opinion whether or not this ending would have been a better one than the one they actually used. I personally think this alternative ending is a bit dark compared to the tone of the rest of the film but it is interesting to be able to see it all the same.
To summarise Disney's Robin Hood, I would say that it is a great story with a host of wonderful characters, excellently voiced, and featuring some catchy songs that will have you singing along or whistling. This is my favourite Disney movie and it is still one of my favourite films of all time. If you have not seen it, it is definitely worth checking out - especially in this superb DVD version.
Fantastic! December 12, 2006
15 out of 17 found this review helpful
A 'minor classic'? I'm sorry Amazon, but no way. Of all the Disney cartoons, Robin Hood has ALWAYS been my favourite - just look at the other reviews or compare RH's price with other cartoons of it's age; whose kept it's value when everything else is being sold for 2.99? Robin Hood.
Okay, so there are so cheesey moments - it's Disney for crying out loud! Robin is the cheeky chappy you can't bare see loose, Maid Marion isn't a wishy-washy damsel in distress (well, not all the time) and Alan Rickman fan though I am, Pat Buttram is the ONLY sheriff.
Disney's running out of ideas (Little Mermaid 2 anyone?) and frankly the drawings (esp the human ones) are getting worse. Kids may like the new stuff, but kids AND adults will like the older ones. And with my kid sister ranting over the BBCs new Robin Hood series, I think it's about time I got her watching this version. Either that or the old Maid Marion & Her Merry Men series!
The perfect animation movie December 7, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This movie is delicious. It may have been done way back in 1973, but I can guarantee that you will love this movie as much as you love the recent ones.
It's all about some of the characters. My personal favorite is Prince John and, of course, Sir Hiss.
Sir Hiss is Prince John's personal "assistant". He is a snake that keeps tickling Prince John's ears.
I cannot forget to mention a couple of characters that are brilliant, like the little bunny Skipper. You'll see what I mean when you watch the movie. You will want to grab that bunny!
Greatest Disney Film October 16, 2006
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Robin Hood is a tale that has interested people around the world for generations; there's always new adaptations coming out and different spins on the story. This hugely popular story has been a favourite of mine since childhood - Largely due to the Disney version. Not the best known, nor the best for consitency (the accents are always quite there!), but it blends together all the elements of the legend that people love. Romance between Robin and Maid Marian (something that is handled delicatly, and isn't just a whirlwind thing), Action with all the sword fighting and the dastardly Sheriff, Comedy as the main protagonists fight for a just cause, and a plot that keeps people gripped to the end.
Perfection Animated July 12, 2006
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Robin Hood is by far the best Disney film - there is no doubt about it. The voices are pretty distinctive which is always a plus. The songs are so much more catchy than in the other films. "Love" is particularly gorgeous. The romance between Maid Marian and Robin Hood is extremely sweet because in the majority of Disney films the main characters meet once and fall in love (Cinderella, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty) or don't even meet at all (Snow White). Maid Marian and Robin Hood have actually known each other from being young - the whole concept of childhood sweethearts is generally cute.
Robin Hood also shows the fact that things have to get to being rock bottom before they get better. Robin Hood doesn't just look out for Nottingham and therefore isn't on call while everyone in the area ends up being jailed for not being able to pay their taxes. Disney films (and other cartoons) don't normally show the depths of despair reached in this movie. "Not in Nottingham" is a particularly poignant song illustrating this.
The film is not all doom and gloom and the humour is present throughout, from all the characters - good and bad. The baddy sucks his thumb and is easily flattered - often the cause of his failure.
Watch it and see!
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