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Summary: A Good Movie
Review: I think this was one of the first Disney movies I ever saw. At the age of three I sat right through it, enjoying every moment. Years later, it's still good entertaintainment. This is more that can be said for lots of movies. Sure, it's not the most famous movie around. As a matter a fact, next to its fellow animated classics, it looks a bit nondescript. But it's fun. You don't think of that stuff while you're watching it. The characters are pretty cool, and the song LOVE gives you a warm fuzzy feeling. Robin Hood is better movie than most people make it out to be, and I highly reccomend it to just about anyone.
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Summary: Movie comes alive on DVD!
Review: If you are a fan of this movie, you owe it to yourself to see it (or own) it on DVD. The color transfer is fantastic, the backgrounds are lush and detailed, as opposed to the washed out old VHS tape. The colors and line quality of the main characters are sharp and vibrant as well, I was hugely impressed. The movie looks on par with the newest animation releases, I can't say enough about the great colors. The background paintings look especially nice, with an almost computer-esque gradient fades on the sky. The sound is somewhat of a disapointment though, only Dolby Digital 1.0. I found it sounded best on 2-Channel stereo, even with a high end center channel. But all in all, if you haven't seen it on DVD, you really haven't seen it!
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Summary: Old Fashioned Disney Sweetness - no Disney 90's Glitzy Pop
Review: I saw this when it first came out (I was six years old at the time). I can't tell you how many times I saw this movie - a million times? Heh heh - well perhaps not that many...I love great animation and I am a huge fan of anime - but the animation in Robin Hood compared to today's standards - is well cartoonish - but it's adequate. The one thing thing that Disney has forgotten in their new movies is the just plain down to earth sweetness that their movies had in the 70's - and especially Robin Hood. Is it just me or are the songs just a lot more fun in these Disney films too...no Broadway production numbers here thank you very much! Perhaps it's just nostalgia getting to me - but I love this movie and can't wait to get the DVD - and it's just for me - no kids!
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Summary: A fun romp, at Prince John's expense
Review: ROBIN HOOD and JUNGLE BOOK were the best of the animated Disney movies to come out during the 1970s and early 1980s -- before the truly outstanding string (except, say Pocohontas) of movies like LITTLE MERMAID, ALADDIN, LION KING, MULAN, etc. It was a shining light amidst fun, but somewhat lackluster movies.The storyline, using animals to tell the story of Robin Hood works well -- using animals to fit into their various roles. Robin Hood is a sly fox who outwits the sheriff, the king, and their men time and again, and Marian is a foxy fox. King Richard and Prince John are lions -- symbol of the king of beasts, and the prince's main counselor is a snake, low creature that snakes are viewed as being. The guards are often rhinos, tough, strong, but not expected to think. I truly enjoy this telling, but there are several places in the movie where it's clear that the animation from one part of the movie was reused in another part of the movie. That detracts somewhat from the viewing experience. The music and characters were fun, and you come to loathe the prince and his snake friend, not to mention OLD BUSHELL BRITCHES the sheriff of Nottingham. A fun show, but not quite up to snuff with more recent Disney offerings. Definitely worth 4 - 4.5 stars! Have a great day! Alan Holyoak
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Summary: Not a great Disney film, but still fun for kids
Review: Disney's animated version of ROBIN HOOD was released during the studio's biggest dry spell. Watching this film, you can sense that the studio was trying to re-establish itself following the death of its founder. Scenes from previous films were recycled (note the dance scene in one musical sequence borrows heavily from SNOW WHITE), an odd list of actors were cast to voice the characters (e.g. Southerners playing Englishmen! ), and only one or two songs are memorable. But it's not as bad as it sounds. The animated ROBIN HOOD does have some redeeming things about it. The reason why adults may not find this film exciting is because it's strictly aimed at kids. But its emphasis on maintaining healthly relationships with loved ones during hard times is something to admire. To say that ROBIN HOOD lacks heart is being a tad harsh. Yes, it lacks a strong story, but it's unfair to dismiss it all together just for that. The film's simplicity and unpretentious nature has helped ROBIN HOOD in receiving wider attention and appreciation over the years. It may not be a "classic" Disney film, but it's certainly an admirable one.
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Summary: Good movie from the fluff decade
Review: Disney's version of Robin Hood comes from the era when Disney did miserably. Time has great healing properties, though, and since this movie is now a classic, it's easy to see it for what it is--a royal treat. As in Aristocats, the animation is not all there. The movie is also of a somewhat low energy, and there's quite a bit of bad recycling. Look past that, however, and you'll find a movie that's a treat for the whole family. It's funny. It's a classic tale of doing what's right. It has a fair amount of love and romance. How can you go wrong? The oscar nominated song "Love", along with the accompanying scene, will touch your heart. It's true that Robin Hood is not one of the greats and is not as heartwarming as some, but to say that this movie has no heart is terribly wrong. Enjoy this movie. It hints at better things to come. If you're into foxes, however, I recommend The Fox and the Hound. It has a better story, better animation, and it is also very heartwarming.
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Summary: The Story of Robin Hood is much better!
Review: I liked this as a child, but it's really one of Disney's weaker animated films and lacks a lot of the attention to detail that sets apart the studio's real Classics. Some of the scenes look like actual tracings from other movies (the scene where Maid Marian is dancing with the animals - it's Snow White and the Dwarfs down to every move!). I recently rented Disney's live action "The Story of Robin Hood" and was so impressed I went out and bought the video - great film full of excitement and suspence. It also explained the whole legend of Robin Hood better and gave the characters a bit more depth. This animated version is only so-so.
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Summary: My favorite disney flick
Review: Robin Hood is definitely my favorite Disney film. The songs are absolutely infectious. My brother and I wore out this tape when we were younger!
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Summary: Definatly a 70's flick
Review: This is a GREAT movie. But if you listen to most of the chase sceanes you can tell this movie was made in the 70's era. Anyway I have loved this movie since I was 4. And I love to this day!
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Summary: A riot from beginning to end
Review: I have the video "Robin Hood", and it is an absolute scream! It's a hilarious rendition of the Robin Hood legend, made as hilarious as it is by the antics of the villains: Prince John, Sir Hiss, the Sheriff of Nottingham, and the Sheriff's deputies: Trigger and Nutsy. Well, the Sheriff isn't as funny as the others, but it's funny when he's victimized by the antics of Trigger and Nutsy. As for the other four, Sir Hiss is actually the smartest of the group, but he has the misfortune of being the syncophant of Prince John, who won't listen to a word Sir Hiss will say and blames Sir Hiss when things predictably go wrong. As for Prince John himself, he's so immature, childish, and easily duped, he's a scream! Especially when he sucks his thumb and cries "Mommy!" It cracks me up! Trigger's antics with his crossbow, "Old Betsy" also are hilarious, especially when the crossbow goes off! And Nutsy is so stupid, he doesn't even know that he should add a couple of hours to his brain! In short, I recommend this film for its humor and adventure. Don't miss it! Belle Book
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