Robin Hood (Most Wanted Edition)

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A minor classic from Disney, this 1973 all-animal, all-animated musical version of the familiar story is more charming than one might expect. Perhaps it's the warm, chummy take on key relationships within the legend--the way Robin Hood (Brian Bedford) gets twitterpated whenever the subject of Maid Marian (Monica Evans) comes up or the way best pal Little John (Phil Harris voicing a variation on his own Baloo from The Jungle Book) admonishes the Sherwood Forest hero, "Aw, Rob, why dontcha just marry the girl?" (Then, of course, there's the canny "casting" of the romantic leads as foxes: Robin the sly one and Marian the, well, foxy one.) The rest of the vocal cast is lively and eclectic: Peter Ustinov, Andy Devine, Terry-Thomas, George Lindsey. Roger Miller provides the songs and voice for the minstrel character Allan-A-Dale. The film is ably directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, whose decades of work in Disney's animation division helped create the studio's rich legacy. --Tom Keogh

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A long time ago, in a faraway land, legend tells an extraordinary tale of courage and friendship.... Get ready for swashbuckling adventure, unforgettable characters, memorable music, and lots of laughs in Disney's ROBIN HOOD, one of the most cherished animated films of all time. Heroic Robin Hood -- along with his trusted companion Little John and his devoted band of merry men -- conjures up one famously funny and daring deed after another to outfox greedy Prince John and bring happiness to the residents of Sherwood Forest. THE MOST WANTED EDITION DVD also features a forest full of merriment with a never-before-seen alternate ending, all-new games, and Disney Song Selection, plus a new digital transfer, 5.1 Surround Sound, and much more!

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Brought back childhood memories!.......2007-09-12

I grew up watching this movie with childhood friends from church. When I got the dvd in the mail, I emailed all my friends and told them that we need to get together for a Robin Hood reunion. (Note that this review was written in 2007 and all of my friends and I are now age 24-30.) Anyway, it was surprising how all of us sang along to songs we hadn't heard on over 15-20 years. Great movie! It brought back a lot of good childhood memories.

One of the Best Disney Creations.......2007-07-09

Robin hood is Disney at its best in the classic animation style. The voices for the characters are perfect. Great story line, and wonderfully done.

Ooo Da Lolly.......2007-05-24

Love this movie since my son was little. Now his son is loving it too!

our favorite!.......2007-05-16

This is our favorite Disney movie. We both grew up watching the Video, so it's fun to see our boys watching the DVD and hearing the fun songs again.

Robin Hood DVD.......2007-05-08

It came in a timely manner! I really appreciate how easy the whole transaction was!

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A great feel good movie all round!
Great movie...weird format
PASS!PASS!PASS!
Costner is the real Robin Hood
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves
Starring: Kevin Costner , Morgan Freeman , Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio , Christian Slater , and Alan Rickman
Director: Kevin Reynolds
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ASIN: 630460291X
Release Date: 1997-10-01

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Kevin Costner's lousy English accent is a small obstacle in this often exciting version of the Robin Hood fable. That aside, it's refreshing to have a preface to the old story in which we meet the robber hero of Sherwood Forest as a soldier in King Richard's Crusades, coming home to find his people under siege from the cruelties of the Sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman). After Robin and his community of outcasts and fighters take to the trees, director Kevin Reynolds (Fandango, 187) is on more familiar narrative ground, and he goes for the gusto with lots of original action (Robin shoots two arrows simultaneously from his bow in two directions). Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, as Marion, makes a convincing damsel in distress, and Morgan Freeman brings dignity to his role as Robin's Moor friend. Alan Rickman, however, gets the most attention for his scene-chewing role as the rotten sheriff, an almost campy performance that is highly entertaining but perhaps a little out of sorts with the rest of the film. --Tom Keogh

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A great feel good movie all round!.......2007-09-13

I love this film, always have... when I saw it was being released again I knew I had to buy it, as the first time it was released you had to flip the DVD in the middle of the film. This one not only gives you the entire film on one DVD, but also includes about 15 minutes of new footage, along with a 2nd Special Feature disc. To be honest the 'new' footage I can see why it was cut out, but the story is still one I love. Every time this is on you can't help to join in and root for Robin Hood. Stellar cast!

Great movie...weird format.......2007-09-05

The most notable thing about this product isn't the movie or special features, but the arrangement of items on the disk. It's a two -sided DVD, which is fine. But what's weird is, instead of putting the movie on one side and the special features on the other, they put the special features on side one with half of the movie. The movie actually stops half way through and instructs you to flip it over so you can finish watching it!! This is definitely a major downside. It's a great movie, so if you haven't seen it yet, I would strongly suggest watching it at some point. But if you're planning on buying it, you might want to wait until a different DVD version comes out, so that you can avoid having to get up in the middle of your movie to flip it over.

PASS!PASS!PASS!.......2007-07-27

I wont bore you with the details...suffice it to say that it was a let down in every sense of the word. View at your own risk....of falling asleep. Its better than Ambien.

Costner is the real Robin Hood.......2007-07-15

I have watched this movie a hundred times - used to use it to fall asleep by every night while going through a rough time - wanted to swing thru the trees in Sherwood Forest with Robin Hood & forget about the rest of the world - Kevin Costner is absolutely fabulous as the Prince of Thieves - would love to be his Marion

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.......2007-05-14

Charming love story with a good bit of humor built in. Kevin Costner is perfect for the part of Robin Hood. Not only is he gorgeous, but you truly believe that he's capable of being that hero that Robin Hood was.

The Adventures of Robin Hood (Two-Disc Special Edition)

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SWASHBUCKLING CLASSIC
It don't get no better.
Memo to Warner Brothers: Put this on the big screen for 70th
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The Adventures of Robin Hood (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Starring: Melville Cooper , Errol Flynn , Alan Hale , Ian Hunter , and Kenneth Hunter
Director: Curtiz, Michael
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ASIN: B00005JKEZ
Release Date: 2003-09-30

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Dashing Errol Flynn is the definitive Robin Hood in the most gloriously swashbuckling version of the legendary story. Warner Brothers reunited Michael Curtiz, their top-action director, with the winning team of Flynn and Olivia de Havilland (Maid Marian) and perennial villain Basil Rathbone as the aristocratic Sir Guy of Gisbourne, and pulled out all stops for the production. It became their costliest film to date, a grandly handsome, glowing Technicolor adventure set to a stirring, Oscar-winning score by Erich Wolfgang Korngold. The decadent Prince John (a smoothly conniving Claude Rains) takes advantage of King Richard's absence to tax the country into poverty but meets his match in the medieval guerrilla rebel Robin Hood and his Merry Men of Sherwood Forest, who rise up and, to quote a cliché coined by the film, "steal from the rich and give to the poor." Stocky Alan Hale Sr. plays Robin's loyal friend Little John (a part he played in Douglas Fairbanks's silent version), Eugene Palette the portly Friar Tuck, and Melville Cooper the bumbling Sheriff of Nottingham. Flynn's confidence and cocky charm makes for a perfect Robin Hood, and his easygoing manner is a marvelous counterpoint to Rathbone's regal bearing and courtly diction. The film climaxes in their rousing battle-to-the-finish sword fight, a magnificently choreographed scene highlighted by Curtiz's inventive use of shadows cast upon the castle walls. --Sean Axmaker

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Errol Flynn is eternally charming as Robin, defender of the poor, in this rousing family adventure that co-stars Olivia de Havilland and Claude Rains. Year: 1938 Director: Michael Curtiz, William Keighley Starring: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone, Claude Rains, Alan Hale

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SWASHBUCKLING CLASSIC.......2007-08-12

Want real movie magic and great old star power? This gorgeous classic has it all in spades. Errol Flynn exudes charisma and swaggering confidence as Robin, easily showing why he's simply one of the greatest movie stars of all time. And he's backed by a who's who of Warner's star roster, with Basil Rathbone and Claude Rains as the personification of ruling class reptillian villainy! And it's all in lucious technicolor with a rousing musical score. An all time classic, beautifully restored for DVD.

It don't get no better........2007-08-09

This is Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland at their best and frankly, in my opinion, Hollywood at its best. Just a great escape and a lot of fun -- well-acted and well-directed. Beautiful, opulent sets and clothing. A pure delight!

Memo to Warner Brothers: Put this on the big screen for 70th.......2007-07-20

One of the best movies ever made for all the reasons so well written by other reviewers. Wouldn't it be wonderful to see this film on the big screen in honor of its 70th anniversary? If it can be done for for "Dirty Dancing," why not for a film that is a part of American film history and a joy to watch? I think the studios (including Disney)are missing a great opportunity in not re-releasing films as they once did. I remember seeing GWTW in the late 60s, the first "Star Wars" trilogy and "Grease" in the late 90s. This film is wonderful on DVD, but it would honor all who made it and contemporary audiences to show it again in theaters. Think of all the horrible films in theaters between the Oscars and the summer blockbusters.
Some one at Warners- please!

Most Loved Movie.......2007-06-15

"The Adventures of Robin Hood" still comes across as fresh and entertaining almost 70 years after its release. It was nominated for Best Picture in 1938. Carl Jules Weyl won the Oscar for the film for Best Art Direction. The delightful look of the Nottingham Palace with the high stone walls creates the perfect period atmosphere. Ralph Dawson won the Oscar for Best Editing for the film. Some of the film sequences are astonishing. The scene where the whole hall breaks into sword fight has a continual clink of crashing swords as the camera shifts from duel to duel. Erich Wolfgang's score won the other Oscar for which the picture was nominated.

Errol Flynn's career is legendary as an action hero. He was never nominated for an Oscar. His personal life, particularly the statutory charges from 1942 that earned him the phrase "in like Flynn" could have wrecked a smaller star's career, but Flynn kept going. He's probably in his quintessential moment as Robin Hood, flashing smiles, romantic sparks flying with Maid Marian and his constant good humor. It's hard not to root for a hero like Robin.

I particularly like Patric Knowles as his sidekick Will Scarlet. From the costuming that places him in brilliant red to match his character name, Knowles flashes the smile, never stealing the spotlight, but always ready to fly to Robin's defense. Knowles had a long film career that included some gems like "Expensive Husbands" & "A Bill of Divorcement," but he shined brightly in this action adventure.

Olivia deHaviland plays Marian Fitzwalter, better known as Maid Marian. The costumer highlights her face in blues & lavenders. She radiates incredible charm & grace. The scene where she stands before Prince John and declares her disgust with his actions shows steel in her her feminine character. Olivia won two Oscars for "To Each His Own" in 1946 & "The Heiress" in 1949. Her role as Marian was believable. Her loving looks let you know that Robin was one lucky man.

Eugene Pallette plays Friar Tuck. This actor had an amazing career, acting in over 180 films! His resume lists some true classics like 1916's "Intolerance," the ghostly "Topper" from 1937, "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" in 1939 & "Heaven Can Wait" in 1943. As the portly Friar Tuck, his swordfight scene with Robin is both entertaining and hilarious. He had a voice that sounded like a gravel road, but he was one of the actors that flourished in both the silent and sound eras.

Alan Hale Sr. who played Little John also had an amazing film career spanning from 1912 to 1950. His films include silent era "The Prisoner of Zenda" from 1913 to "The Inspector General" in 1949. As Little John, his burly build and contagious good humor makes him an ideal fit for Robin's band of Merry Men.

Our two main villains are both played by notable actors. As Prince John, Claude Rains is an underhanded two-faced back-stabber. He was nominated four times as Best Supporting Actor including for "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" in 1939 & "Casablanca" in 1943.

Basil Rathbone who many associate as Sherlock Holmes plays Sir Guy of Gisbourne and vows to apprehend Robin Hood. The scene where Robin captures his entourage, takes his money & sends him back in rags is (for the audience) a joyful humiliation. Rathbone was nominated for Best Supporting actor in If I Were King, a film based on the stage play by Justin Huntly McCarthy. He had also been nominated for a similar award in 1936 for "Romeo & Juliet." Neither Raines nor Rathbone ever won an Oscar, as good as they both were.

Two other actors deserve special mention. Ian Hunter played Richard the Lionheart who returns home in the nick of time to reclaim his throne. Hunter won an Oscar in 1953 for Best Original Screenplay for "Roman Holiday." Una O'Connor plays Lady Marian's attending maid Bess. Her clever comic barbs made her screen time sparkle. O'Connor was in many other films including "The Bells of St. Mary's" from 1945 & "Random Harvest" in 1942. Some may also be interested to note that the palomino horse Olivia deHaviland rides in Sherwood Forest later would be seen as Roy Rogers' Trigger.

The theme of Saxons and Normans getting along despite differences, the treatment of women, fairness in taxation and care for the poor give the film a thematic backbone. As we near the 70th anniversary of this film, it deserves its place as one of the most watched & loved of the era's movies. Enjoy!

review of robin hood.......2007-06-12

This is the best family oriented swashbuckling adventure movie ever made! And this remastered two disc version with its superb picture and many extras is well worth the purchase price!

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Count me in with these Merry Men
Kinder, gentler, PC Robin Hood
Excellent Adventure!!
Can't Wait for Season 2
Great Clean Fun, a creative and modern version of Robin Hood

Robin Hood - Season One (5DVD)
Starring: Jonas Armstrong , Lucy Griffiths , Richard Armitage , Keith Allen , and Sam Troughton
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ASIN: B000NQQ4DI
Release Date: 2007-06-05

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Every generation gets the Robin Hood it deserves. After a dashing adventure (The Adventures of Robin Hood), a ponderous retelling (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves), spoofs (Mel Brooks' When Things Were Rotten and Robin Hood: Men in Tights), and even a cartoon (Disney's Robin Hood), this thoroughly modern 2006 BBC series brings cheeky wit, exuberant action, and fierce fencing and special effects-enhanced archery to the party. Scruffy Robin (Jonas Armstrong) returns home from the Crusades war-weary and "changed." But when he finds the countryside under the taxing grip of the brutal (he crushes birds with his bare hands!) Sheriff (Keith Allen) and his glowering lieutenant, Guy of Gisbourne (Richard Armitage), he takes up his bow and arrow against the injustice.

Series 1 depicts how Robin of Locksley becomes "Robin of the Wood" and then "Robin Hood," robbing from the rich and, well, you know the drill. "The peasants' hero," this Robin is a tad vainer than previous screen incarnations. As his former servant and wisecracking sidekick Much (Sam Troughton, who can be a bit much himself), observes, Robin likes to linger after his good deeds to see the looks of gratitude. Marian (Lucy Griffiths) is another revelation. The daughter of Nottingham's former sheriff, she doesn't exactly welcome Robin back with open arms. "Five years and you're still peddling the same drivel," she says after he spouts some romantic tripe. A formidable fighter and champion of justice herself, she has a surprising moonlighting gig best not revealed here. We also see the gathering of Robin's men (none call them "merry"), including hulking Little John (Gordon Kennedy), Allan-a-Dale (Joe Armstrong), and Will Scarlett (Harry Lloyd). Beautifully filmed in Hungary (what; England was booked?), Robin Hood is mostly grand escapist adventure, but there are unnerving scenes of violence that raise the stakes. In one episode, a peasant who won't reveal Robin's whereabouts has his tongue cut out, (mercifully offscreen). In another, a child is the victim of a sniper's arrow. . Robin Hood takes liberties with the oft-told story of the legendary folk hero, but it's so well played and rousingly entertaining, few should mind. --Donald Liebenson

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People's hero, war hero, romantic hero and leader of the world's most famous resistance group...Robin Hood is known and loved by millions around the world. His fight against a corrupt government and greedy officials is something we all can connect with. Fun, modern and intelligent, the BBC's Robin Hood is guaranteed to appeal to today's sophisticated viewers and is set to be as popular as the new Doctor Who. Sharp, witty scripts by Dominic Minghella and a striking new look set the tone as the BBC updates this popular legend for all the family.

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Audio Commentary
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Featurette:Hood Academy Featurette
Other:Character profiles
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Other:Character profiles
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Other:Character profiles
Featurette:Robin Hood - The Making of Featurette Dressing Hood Featurette Designing the Hood Featurette

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Count me in with these Merry Men.......2007-09-13

This Robin Hood is a lark that I enjoy watching with my pre-teen son. Most of the episodes have the near perfect blend of action and great performances, and one of the few really interesting triangle of Robin, Marion and Guy. All of the main characters are exceptionally well cast, though I have to say that I really enjoy Jonas Armstrong as Robin and Richard Armitage as Guy of Gisborne. I had never seen either actor before this, and I think they will both move on to be MAJOR stars and will be giving Clive Owen and Ewan McGregor a run for their money on the big screen soon. Joe Armstrong as Allan a Dale and Harry Lloyd as Will Scarlett have also grown on me with their much smaller parts... Allan contributes the needed bit of humor and Will is the "conscience" in the band, managing to convey all of what is unsaid in one look or one word. I thought Lucy Griffiths was a little stiff in the beginning episodes, but her Marion grew on me by the end. Although it occasionally throws in a few things that keep it from being completely family friendly (the sheriff is joking one minute then has someone's tongue cut off with scissors??) One or two of the episodes dragged a bit, but all in all I enjoyed every minute of my time in Sherwood and can't wait for Season 2. My biggest complaint? Why does all of the good stuff from the BBC cost so much?

Kinder, gentler, PC Robin Hood.......2007-09-04

This offering from BBC Video is quite possibly the worst Robin Hood ever. The legend has been rewritten to serve as political commentary (i.e., propaganda) disguised as an action series. Robin and his men are terrorists according to the Sheriff who is also fond of prattling on about the need for law and order and etc., etc., etc. Marion's character is also appropriately updated to allow her to have a role in the fighting. And speaking of the fighting, the scenes more resemble the rumbles between the Sharks and the Jets in West Side Story than medieval combat. As if all this were not bad enough, we also have shallow characters and poor acting. All things considered, this telling of Robin Hood is disappointing and one to avoid unless they pay you to watch it.

Excellent Adventure!!.......2007-08-17

I was so excited when I got this DVD!! I wanted to see it so bad! And I wasn't disappointed, this series is awesome! The acting may be a little quirky, but it is like watching a 13 episode long movie! It has that great quality that we look for in a tv series. I also enjoy the lead actor as Robin Hood, he adds the perfect mixture of arrogance and being a hero. If you enjoy the time frame then you'll enjoy this and the way they add a little modern twist to the costumes and scenes. It also helps that the actors are younger, making the story more appealing to the young demographic! Im definately happy that I made the choice to get into this series, and hopefully will get to see season 2! Long live Robin Hood!

Can't Wait for Season 2.......2007-08-07

I checked this out after being knocked out by Richard Armitage's performance in "North & South," (along with a million or so other women). And he does not disappoint in this series, playing Guy of Gisborne as a creepy but complex baddie with something of an inner life and gobs of menacing sex appeal. But the story, of course, revolves around Robin Hood, and Jonas Armstrong is just great, so perfect for the part. He looks like sort of a skinny backpacker dude, but he fills out this major role with tons of heart, guts, and charm.

What did surprise me is that I really liked every single member of the rest of the cast and actually started to care about these characters. Great that Lucy Griffiths plays Marian as a strong, thoughtful woman who can hold her own among all these guys. (Same goes for Anjali Jay as Djaq.) Keith Allen as the sheriff reminded me of a sort of mobbed-up London drug dealer, and then I realized that I had seen him playing more or less exactly that role in "Trainspotting," an interesting way to go with this traditional bad-guy character. He clearly relishes playing this part.

I found most of the episodes to be exciting and interesting, and the last two are real stunners. Excellent soundtrack. There's a lot of funky wardrobe in this show, and it quickly becomes obvious that these are deliberate choices. They are clearly not going for historical accuracy, and after a while it is fun picking out the Birkenstocks and camouflage combat pants. And I do like the not-terribly-subtle political messages about torture, imprisonment, insurgencies, PTSD, and so on.

Can't quite give it five stars, but this is really an enjoyable romp, with lots more going for it than just plenty of eye candy for the ladies. There are also lots of extras sprinkled throughout the discs, and the audio commentaries are hilarious.

Great Clean Fun, a creative and modern version of Robin Hood.......2007-07-30

This is a great series. I nice new look on the classic tale of Robin Hood. The acting is great, especially that of Keith Allen. It is a pretty corny show, but if you don't let that bother you it is a very enjoyable show. It is clean, funny, and action packed. A truly creative look on the story of Robin Hood. This is probably my favorite version of Robin Hood yet.

The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) [HD DVD]

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Welcome to Sherwood - really!
Great HD-DVD
The original Hood
Get it just for the Extras
The one and only Robin Hood of the movies. . .

The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) [HD DVD]
Starring: Errol Flynn , Olivia de Havilland , Basil Rathbone , Claude Rains , and Patric Knowles
Director: Michael Curtiz , and William Keighley
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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ASIN: B000I0RR76
Release Date: 2006-09-26

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A classic tale of Sherwood Forest. Robin Hood robs the rich to aid the poor, tries to rid England of Prince John's tyranny and gain the hand of the lovely Maid Marian.

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Welcome to Sherwood - really!.......2007-09-04

I have seen this movie many times in various formats...including 16mm and 35mm film. I will skip the review...we all know this is one of the greatest swashbuckler/action/adventure/love stories ever made. Check out any movie review book if need be. I prefer to focus on the fact that I have never seen it look this good. Minute details jump out at you so effortlessly that you'll think you are there. The Technicolor photography is breathtaking. This is a must have in every collection. Casablanca too. Hats off to Warner Brothers for giving the HD early adopters the best they have. I can't wait for Citizen Kane and Gone With The Wind.

Great HD-DVD.......2007-08-11

I own this title on laserdisc and DVD. I was not sure if it could look any better since the movie is almost 70 years old. The answer is yes. I played the DVD version and the HD-DVD and you will see the difference. The colors are very vivid on HD-DVD...Robin Hood's tights are sharp green. The sound is not that great, but that is understandable. The extras are really good too, including the Merrie Melodies shorts. Considering that this movie was released in 1938, I am still amazed with the image and color quality of this film.

The original Hood.......2007-06-14

Even though this movie from 1938 is in a 4 X 3 format rather than wide screen, it is still worth buying. The colors are very vivid and high definition makes it seem like your are there.

Get it just for the Extras.......2007-02-18

This is one cracking good film, and a superb transfer to HD DVD. The picture quality of the Technicolor transfer is jaw dropping. But what makes this disc even more special are the amazing extras. The special features include two documentaries, short films and cartoons, a dozen trailers for Flynn films such as Captain Blood, The Sea Hawk, and a Warner Night at the Movies feature.

Leonard Maltin's Warner Night at the Movies 1938 is a real time capsule, which recreates a full evening's movie programme of the time. In includes a vintage newsreel, musical short with Freddie Rich and His Orchestra performing several big band numbers, Katnip College cartoon, and a trailer for Angels with Dirty Faces (for any James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart or Ann Sheridan fans).

The real gems are the two documentaries, around 1 hour each, both of which are worth the price of this disc alone...

'Welcome to Sherwood: The Story of The Adventures of Robin Hood' presented by film historian Rudy Behlmer, Leonard Maltin and others features extensive interviews and archival footage of the production, cast and crew.

'Glorious Technicolor' plots the development of the Technicolor film process from beginning to end. It not only provides a great insight to the science, but features clips of the production process for some of the all time great movies such as Gone With the Wind, Red Shoes, Wizard of Oz, etc. It also includes color screen tests for a who's who of Hollywood stars of the 1930's and 40's - Ingrid Bergman, Marlene Dietrich, Bette Davis, Betty Grable, Maureen O'Hara and more. For any fan of the golden age of Hollywood this disc is a must have.

The one and only Robin Hood of the movies. . ........2007-02-16

Mr. Errol never looked better in sharp green tights!

Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves (Two-Disc Special Extended Edition)

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Great movie...weird format
PASS!PASS!PASS!
Costner is the real Robin Hood
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves (Two-Disc Special Extended Edition)
Starring: Kevin Costner , Morgan Freeman , Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio , Christian Slater , and Alan Rickman
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ASIN: B000092T6M
Release Date: 2003-06-10

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For the good of all men, and the love of one woman, he fought to uphold justice by breaking the law. In this richly-detailed, action-packed retelling of the legendary story, Robin Hood must battle the evil Sheriff of Nottingham not only to save King Richard the Lionhearted and England but also to save his love, the noble beauty Maid Marian.

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A great feel good movie all round!.......2007-09-13

Great movie...weird format.......2007-09-05

PASS!PASS!PASS!.......2007-07-27

I wont bore you with the details...suffice it to say that it was a let down in every sense of the word. View at your own risk....of falling asleep. Its better than Ambien.

Costner is the real Robin Hood.......2007-07-15

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.......2007-05-14

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The Mask of Zorro
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The Mask of Zorro (Deluxe Edition)
Starring: José María de Tavira , Diego Sieres , Emiliano Guerra , Yolanda Orisaga , and Paco Morayta
Director: Martin Campbell
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ASIN: B000ARXF96
Release Date: 2005-10-18

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A sweeping romantic adventure of love and honor, tragedy and triumph set against Mexico's fight for independence. Twenty years have past since Don Diego de la Vega (Hopkins) fought oppression as the legendary hero, Zorro. Now he must find a successor and he chooses Alejandro Murietta (Banderas), a bandit with a troubled past who he must, somehow, transform into the fearless fighter he once had been. Then, armed with sword, whip, mask and the jet-black stallion, Tornado, the new Zorro must stop tyrant Raphael Montero, newly returned from Spain with a plot to actually buy California and enslave the populous to work in his mines.

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Great Movie.......2007-09-07

This is a great movie a definite must buy for all!!! Also fast shipping from Amazon!!

Zorro Nut.......2007-09-05

I'm partial to Zorro from my youth. This is a decent effort with the usual Zorro to the rescue theme. It brings back nostalgia for those old segments (weekly serial) that were played on Sundays at noon with Ovaltine as the advertiser. Get out your sword and mask and get ready to save the good guys.

The Mask of Zorro.......2007-06-13

I love it for a modern day sword fighting movie it is entertaining and a must have.

family film.......2007-05-07

Great entertainment for the whole family, I enjoyed it age 72 and my grand children 14 and 11 and daughter age 45 .........forany age I think.

LOVE MY ZORRO.......2007-01-10

Antonio Bandaras is the far best Zorro actor. His accent brings life to the folk hero. Catherine Zeta-Jones is perfect for the part she plays.
Over all the movie is great for those who like action movies as well as romance. Bring on Antonio as Zorro!

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Fairly Good....Not Blazing
Loriann Ringgold
Not sure about accuracy, but fun to watch
An intelligent, well-made Western
Jesse James? no! Colin Farrell? YES!

American Outlaws
Starring: Colin Farrell , Scott Caan , Ali Larter , Gabriel Macht , and Gregory Smith
Director: Les Mayfield
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ASIN: B00005QW6V
Release Date: 2001-12-04

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If you're looking for a showcase for emerging Hollywood talent, American Outlaws is just the ticket. Its handsome young stars, playing Jesse and Frank James and gang, crack wise as if they were in a contemporary high school locker room. Combining authentic costumes and sets with stunt work befitting a Jackie Chan comedy, accompanied by an "Old West" soundtrack that's anything but old and only marginally Western, the film yields a few enjoyable highlights. Seasoned genre buffs, however, will cringe at the movie's clash of visual qualities, as well as the dialogue, which, while not as heinous as that in Maverick, is on par with Young Guns in terms of non-period flavor. It's not exactly a testament to the enduring potential of the authentic Western that was realized by Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven, made barely a decade before.

With all the light-hearted action and character interplay, it's hard to tell if director Les Mayfield (Flubber) is taking the material seriously, but this much is certain: the Jesse James here (played with effortless appeal by Tigerland newcomer Colin Farrell) and his brother Frank (Gabriel Macht) have almost no connection to historical fact. Nor do their fellow farm-raised gang members, the Younger brothers Cole (Scott Caan), Bob (Will McCormack), and Jim (Gregory Smith). (And Jesse's fiancée, played by Ali Larter, looks like she dropped in from a Gap commercial.) The gang's post-Civil War battle against a ruthless railroad baron (Harris Yulin) and his Pinkerton henchman (Timothy Dalton) seems arbitrary, irrational (since farmers typically welcomed railroads, not fought them), and riddled with clichés, turning the movie's bloodless shootouts into another opportunity for pretty-boy preening. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Fairly Good....Not Blazing.......2007-06-27

Having had little exposure to the whole Jessie James legend out here, it was with some interest and some curiosity that I sat down to view "American Outlaws". The anxiety was a little tense due to Colin Farrell, whose movies have been truly abominable at times.

While tweaking the historical side of things a bit, "American Outlaws" does seem to stick to basic phases of James' life. It also present Jessie James as a largely innocent Confederate hero returning from the ended Civil War. While that may be true in part, things are rarely so simple. So, the factual side has been played with substantially.

That said, what comes out at the end is a good movie with plenty of action, a good dose of humour and some good tension between various members of the James-Younger gang. None of it has been overdone to the point of absurdity, and "American Outlaws" is a good, basic Western movie with plenty of things going bang.

For a good action movie with a Western flavour, this is a good movie. While I would not say it is the best of the Western genre, I rather enjoyed it for what it is. A solid night's entertainment.

Loriann Ringgold.......2007-06-14

I think this is the best movie ever made about Frank and Jesse James. New life is given to the story. You are on the edge of your seat right from the get go. The music chosen for this movie is also perfect. Colin Ferrell is at his best in this movie. I also thought Scott Caan gave a wonderful performance as Coleman Younger. Gabriel Macht was fabulous as Frank James. You will not be disappointed in this movie. This is a must own DVD. It is really great! This movie can also be watched by the whole family.

Not sure about accuracy, but fun to watch.......2007-01-02

American Outlaws is set in Missouri just after the Civil War. The railroad is constructing a track that will run west and go right through the town of Liberty, Missouri. The railroad company offers to buy each farmer's land otherwise they will just take it in the name of progress (imminent domain). Well, the railroad company picked the wrong town to go through and ran into Jesse James and company.

The cast is great and it includes Colin Farrell in one of his earliest roles) and also has two other recently known stars Ali Larter (Niki Sanders in Heroes) and Terry O'Quinn (John Locke in Lost).

I cannot attest to the movies accuracy of the story of Jesse James or the accuracy of the imitation of the post-Civil War era, but I can say that this movie is a blast to watch. It contains shootouts from beginning to end in all sorts of different settings (open fields, banks, main street, train). There are escapes/rescues in multiple places, plenty of humor mixed in and even a slight love story to round it off.

The movie itself is shot great and never gets hung up on any story line for too long in my opinion and it seemed to have just the right amount of running time so that you don't get tired of watching it.

If there is a flaw with the movie I would say that it is focusing on the gun blazing battles too much (although I personally didn't mind). I also highly suspect some historical inaccuracies although my knowledge of the James-Younger gang is limited so I cannot say for sure.

Overall, I am not much of a western movie lover but I loved this movie and recommend it for all. In my own situation my wife and I watched it with some friends of ours and every single one of us enjoyed the movie and rarely does that happen.

An intelligent, well-made Western.......2006-12-13

American Outlaws is set in post-civil war Missouri in which the War Between the States is over and Jesse James, his brother Frank and their cousin Cole Younger migrate home to find out their home-town of Liberty is Union-occupied territory where, if identified, ex-Confederate soldiers (like them) are executed.

Worst part of all, a corrupt railroad baron is coercing farmers in Liberty to sell their land to his railroad company at ridiculously low prices. Those that refuse to sell have their houses condemned by the U.S. Interior Department and the occupants subsequently kicked out by Federal troops.

The James household is paid a visit by the plutocrat's representatives but Frank and Jesse give them their walking papers. Only later is the James house paid a visit by Alan Pinkerton's henchmen and the results are not pretty.

The James-Younger gang is then formed to take the fight to the railroad President and Liberty's Federat occupiers. When the James-Younger gang is formed, this movie only gets better.

Despite this film's Historical inaccuracies, I liked it because of the good acting, humor, well-written script and decent music score. Prior to seeing it I thought it was going to be a copy of Young Guns. But it certainly isn't that at all and it keeps you interested the entire time.

The movie is made for entertainment and it certainly delivers!

All-in-all "American Outlaws" is a very well-made Western that, as one reviewer points out, is a showcase for some promising actors who obviously had a great time making this film. Thats all the more reason to see it and add it to your DVD collection.

Jesse James? no! Colin Farrell? YES!.......2006-08-30

I bought this DVD to see young Farrell in action, and I had a nice run for my money! This well made film is no attempt at showing the real story of Jesse James. It's more a showcase for Colin and a bunch of young promising actors who apparently enjoyed themselves a lot doing that movie. Colin Farrell is gorgeous and does not yet display those hideous tattoos that have mared his skin lately. Tim Dalton and Kathy Bates are great too as mature characters. Never a dull moment even if the plot has no surprises! Very enjoyable western movie not to take too seriously. The DVD transfer is spectacular on a wide screen.

The Legend of Zorro (Widescreen Special Edition)

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It's more suitable for kids than adults
Fun to Watch If Relaxed
Legend of Zorro
The Horse And The Kid Steal The Show
Silly, Just Silly

The Legend of Zorro (Widescreen Special Edition)
Starring: Alberto Reyes (II) , Julio Oscar Mechoso , Gustavo Sanchez-Parra , Adrian Alonso , and Nick Chinlund
Director: Martin Campbell
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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ASIN: B000CEXGAU
Release Date: 2006-01-31

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The Zorro brand of hot-blooded derring-do returns with The Legend of Zorro, starring Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones in the roles that brought them stardom with The Mask of Zorro. Now married for ten years and parents to young rascal Joaquim (charming Adrian Alonso, perhaps being set up for a future Son of Zorro), dashing swordsman Alejandro (Banderas, a Spaniard playing a Mexican) and sultry spitfire Elena De La Vega (Zeta-Jones, a Welshwoman playing a Spaniard) abruptly divorce, sending Alejandro on a drunken binge--which only gets worse when he learns Elena is being wooed by the mysterious Armand (Rufus Sewell, a Brit playing a Frenchman). Little does Alejandro know that Elena has ulterior motives, and that a worldwide conspiracy and a secret weapon will soon threaten the integrity of the U.S. The Legend of Zorro has way too much plot, leaving room for only two genuinely preposterous donnybrooks and a handful of lackluster brawls. Banderas and Zeta-Jones flash a bit of their considerable charisma, but by and large they (and the movie as a whole) are on autopilot. Not awful, but lacking any real spark. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews:

It's more suitable for kids than adults.......2007-06-28

The action scenes are childish and funny. The plot is just an excuse to joke around. It's still enjoyable and worth watching once. The Mask of Zorro is much more exciting.

Fun to Watch If Relaxed.......2007-06-22

Antonio Banderas is a wonderful actor (not to mention the prowess of Catherine Zeta-Jones), so I knew from the start that there was a good chance I would like this movie. At the beginning the action sword fighting and running scenes are rather unrealistic, but I thought enjoyable to watch.

It's not the deepest drama or action movie you will watch, but that is just fine if you go into this movie for more of an "easy-to-watch" action/comedy.

When you sit down to watch this movie, please be relaxed. It's just a movie, and if you start to think of the historical inaccuracies you might become very frustrated. Some examples are (don't worry, no real spoilers)
*Keep in mind, this movie takes place in 1850
1) Abraham Lincoln appeared at the end - (Lincoln was president 1861-1865)
2) There is some talk of the Confederacy - (Confederacy was formed in 1861
3) General Bouregard meets an untimely demise - (He died in 1893)
Have fun and find more on your own.

If you like light, easy to watch movies - buy
If you like light movies but don't want to buy unless it's great - rent
If you want serious - don't watch
If you can't stand historical inaccuracies - forget you heard about this movie.

Legend of Zorro.......2007-05-07

This is probably one of my favorite films and I ordered this on DVD, as I only had it on VHS and it has been watched MANY times. I love the actor, like who wouldn't, unless they were dead or in a coma. The action and story are great, with LOTS of action and humor that I really liked. I,
also, have the sequel and TRULY hope there will be more to come.

The Horse And The Kid Steal The Show.......2007-04-27

This review refers to the Widescreen Special DVD edition of "The Legend of Zorro"...

Kids will have no trouble sitting through this less then worthy sequel to the 1998 "Mask Of Zorro". With it's PG rating it has lost the fire and passion between the stars(Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones) and the storyline. It was definitely lacking in several areas that fans might have expected to find. There was plenty of swashbuckling action, explosions and acrobatics to keep the younger set invovled, but a bit lackluster and predictable. On the up side, it's worth the view as in the sequel to "Romancing the Stone","Jewel of the Nile" we have already come to love these characters and it's nice to see the story continue.Only not as good as Jewel. It did provided a few very funny moments that were mostly provided by the horse(think "Cat Ballou"), and the young son of the De La Vega's was a charmer and added a reason to care about what happens to the family.

The story picks up ten years after the first. California Statehood is in need of Zorro's help. The people want it, but there are a few who will stop at nothing to block it. These men are dangerous and evil and their plans include terrorizing and destruction. Meanwhile the De La Vegas are having problems of their own. Elena tells the big Z she wants him home, it's too risky for him to continue his heroic ways, and their son needs him to be a father. Zorro's first priority is the people, so Elena calls it splitsville. When Alejandro/Zorro, see her involved with the man who is behind all the evilness, he falls apart. But when his son and wife's life are in jeopardy, he heeds the call to action once more. It is then we see some of the sparks fly between the two. In a PG manner of course.

The DVD is gorgeous. Beautiful picture in anamorphic widescreen, great sound and some great special features. Commentary, deleted scenes, Behind the scenes featurettes, English and French subtitles(although I thought it strange there are no Spanish subtitles).There is also a full screen edition available for those who prefer.

Banderas and Zeta-Jones, although nice to look at just seemed to lack the chemistry in this one. I also very much missed the presence of the great Anthony Hopkins. After all saving the family AND the people of California all at once, could take a Knight in shining armour.

The first Zorro was a film I could watch over and over. This one, clocking in at just over two hours, had just a few to many Z's for me...Zzzzzzzzzzz, a bit of a snooze-fest. But I think it may be a good rental for that rainy day when the kids are cooped up in the house......Laurie

Silly, Just Silly.......2007-04-14

There is only one word to describe this flick - SILLY. Good for 10 year olds and younger. Story weak. Acting mediocre. The action sequences look very "staged" and unnatural and are unbelievable. One glaring error. This movie is set in early California, before it becomes a state. Near the end of the film they show an American flag - and it has 50 STARS on it!!! Mama Mia!! Couldn't even get that right. The title should have been "The Legend of Zero".

Robin Hood (Disney Gold Classic Collection)

Average customer rating:

Brought back childhood memories!
One of the Best Disney Creations
Ooo Da Lolly
our favorite!
Robin Hood DVD

Robin Hood (Disney Gold Classic Collection)
Starring: Brian Bedford , Phil Harris , Peter Ustinov , Terry-Thomas , and Monica Evans
Director: Wolfgang Reitherman
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
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ASIN: B00004R99Q
Release Date: 2000-07-04

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Description

Swashbuckling adventure and unforgettable characters make the story of ROBIN HOOD an all-time favorite! The animal kingdom serves up a feast of bowmanship, swordplay, and daring deeds in Disney's classic version of this timeless medieval tale. England is at war and ruled by a phony king! Greedy Prince John and his slithering sidekick, Sir Hiss, are taxing Nottingham's residents to the limit. But roguish Robin Hood, along with his trusted companion Little John and his devoted band of merry men, hatch one exciting adventure after another to outfox the prince. Robin won't rest until he wins the hand of fair Maid Marian and King Richard is restored to the throne! Superb storytelling, wonderful animation, and sensational songs make ROBIN HOOD a magical movie for kids of all ages!

Customer Reviews:

Brought back childhood memories!.......2007-09-12

One of the Best Disney Creations.......2007-07-09

Robin hood is Disney at its best in the classic animation style. The voices for the characters are perfect. Great story line, and wonderfully done.

Ooo Da Lolly.......2007-05-24

Love this movie since my son was little. Now his son is loving it too!

our favorite!.......2007-05-16

This is our favorite Disney movie. We both grew up watching the Video, so it's fun to see our boys watching the DVD and hearing the fun songs again.

Robin Hood DVD.......2007-05-08

It came in a timely manner! I really appreciate how easy the whole transaction was!

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