Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves on DVD (1991)

williamsgwynfa [Highly rated reviewer] , 18/09/2007

this dvd is superb. my daughter Morwenna loves it. Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves, who is the friend to the poor and enemy to the law has it all. Lots of swashbuckling adventure,heroes, villians, romance, comedy,terrific cinematography,wonderful actors,great costumes,and a truly memorable musical score. It's a great story. Robin Hood(Kevin Costner) escapes from a foreign prison during the 12th century wars, comes home to find his father(Brian Blessed), a nobleman, murdered and the people of his beautiful countryside are starving. The person responsible for all this suffering - it's the Sheriff of Nottingham(Alan Rickman).

With King Richard also away at the wars, It is up to Robin to save the starving people, thwart the efforts of the Sheriff to take over the country, and save Maid Marion(Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) from the clutches of this madman.

He has lots of help though, as he hides out in Sherwood Forest with Littlejohn, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlett ( played by Christian Slater), and the rest of the outlaws. He is also befriended by Azim ( played by Morgan Freeman), a Moor that escapes from the prison with Robin.

There's lots of great action and romance to follow. The sword fights, arrows blazing with fire in slow motion, explosions, along with the tender moments between Robin and Marion with the great musical score in the background.

Fantastic!!!

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Carl Hunt from Isle of Wight , 17/09/2005

I just love this film! I lost track of the number of times I've seen it and enjoy the swashbuckling heroics as much as the first time. It's the same old story...revenge seeking hero, gorgeous damsel in distress and evil rotter to get in the way. But does Robin get his revenge and the girl? Too right he does...and you'll love every cheesy minute of him doing it too...especially THAT arrow shot :)

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A customer from BOLTON, UK , 08/07/2005

THIS FILM IS A REAL CLASSIC - ITS GREAT FOR ALL THE FAMILY AND I HAVE WATCHED IT LOADS OF TIME SINCE IT WAS FIRST RELEASED. KEVIN COSTNER AND THE REST OF THE CAST ARE ALL GREAT AND I MUST ADMIT I DO LOVE THE BRYAN ADAMS SONG - EVERYTHING I DO I DO IT FOR YOU AS WELL.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

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Faye Walters from Worcester , 31/08/2006

I can't believe this film has such a low rating! OK, so it is rather Americanised but if you look past some of the twee stuff it is a great adventure romp.

The cast are generally good - OK so the characters are at times slight caricatures of themselves but it all works together without becoming ridiculous. Christian Slater as Will Scarlett has to be the highlight of the cast for me and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio makes a great Maid Marion.

The director's cut is a particular treat with the extra scenes of the Sheriff and Mortiana adding to the darker side of the film and explaining some other parts of the film.

This is a great fun, family film that should go down as a classic as it is great fun. Historical accuracy is not the be all and end all and this film does not take itself seriously enough for it to matter.

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AllieinLancs from Stalybridge [Highly rated reviewer] , 19/08/2008

I can't believe that this film is 17yrs old and I've only just watched it for the first time! Good movie, even if some parts are super cheesy and the end scene with the Sheriff of Nottingham is ridiculously over-acted!

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