- Actors: Robin Dunne, Erica Durance, Julian Sands, Katharine Isabelle, Mark Gibbon
- Directors: Peter DeLuise
- Writers: Chase Parker
- Producers: Amy Krell, Chris Rudolph, Eric Maran, Harvey Kahn, Meyer Shwarzstein
- Format: Colour, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language English
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Unrated (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
- DVD Release Date: 23 Feb 2010
- Run Time: 93 minutes
- ASIN: B002XJDUV2
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 185,969 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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24 of 30 people found the following review helpful
12th Century "Sanctuary"
29 Jan 2010
Format:DVD
I watched this on the SYFY Channel and wasn't expecting anything profound. I was correct in that assessment but I found in quite enjoyable nonetheless.
Although I didn't care for the killing off of Friar Tuck I thought it had its interesting takes on the Robin Hood mythos. Robin Dunne was adequate as Robin of Locksley and Erica Durance made an adventurous Marian.
I think a larger budget could have made the scenery more convincing but I understand in this day that money is tight.
Over all, i was satisfied with this made for TV straight to DVD movie.
Although I didn't care for the killing off of Friar Tuck I thought it had its interesting takes on the Robin Hood mythos. Robin Dunne was adequate as Robin of Locksley and Erica Durance made an adventurous Marian.
I think a larger budget could have made the scenery more convincing but I understand in this day that money is tight.
Over all, i was satisfied with this made for TV straight to DVD movie.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Robin Hood for a new generation
5 July 2011
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
My expectations were low for this film, but it was really very good.
Fair warning, if you only enjoy movies about legends and medieval settings that are 100% historically accurate then you are simply going to hate this movie.
Sorry, it cannot be helped.
Move along, move along, there is nothing to see here for you.
For those of you that enjoy a romp outside firmly bounded, scripted interpretations of legendary themes, press on!
"Beyond Sherwood Forest" is a play on the traditional Robin Hood tale, except that Robin's father is killed by Malcolm (played by Julian Sands) while the Sheriff and his men are out hunting a dragon.
It turns out that the dragon is a lycanthrope played by Katharine Isabelle. Malcolm captures the woman and keeps her imprisoned for thirteen years.
Julian Sands does a fantastic job as the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. What Sands does with a glance would take many actors three pages of dialogue. He comes off as both ruthless while still not entirely understanding the forces that he is using. (I will not spoil the movie, but his choice of an "insurance policy" from the dragon is top flight and makes sense.)
Robin Dunne does an entirely adequate job of playing Robin Hood. The story is a bit different than traditional versions. Robin is not a nobleman in this version; so, Robin does not have to have an underlying noble ethic or air. The local townspeople grow to hate Robin for the troubles that he brings on them from the royalty. This is utterly logical. I like it!
While not as odious as the rapping scenes from "a Knight's Tale," Erica Durance plays a strictly anachronistic Maid Marian. It would be hard to imagine a less likely set of motives for a medieval noblewoman, and no amount of coaxing by the director can make it seem realistic that a woman who should have spent most of her time doing needlepoint has taught herself to be the best quarterstaff master in the county. That said, Erica does a good job entertaining with her performance in this film.
The remainder of the cast are foils for the action, and again, that is absolutely fine. If you are looking for a film for the ages then rent Errol Flynn's "Robin Hood."
All in all, a very good film with some very nice twists. I added to my personal film library.
In service,
Rich
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Fair warning, if you only enjoy movies about legends and medieval settings that are 100% historically accurate then you are simply going to hate this movie.
Sorry, it cannot be helped.
Move along, move along, there is nothing to see here for you.
For those of you that enjoy a romp outside firmly bounded, scripted interpretations of legendary themes, press on!
"Beyond Sherwood Forest" is a play on the traditional Robin Hood tale, except that Robin's father is killed by Malcolm (played by Julian Sands) while the Sheriff and his men are out hunting a dragon.
It turns out that the dragon is a lycanthrope played by Katharine Isabelle. Malcolm captures the woman and keeps her imprisoned for thirteen years.
Julian Sands does a fantastic job as the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. What Sands does with a glance would take many actors three pages of dialogue. He comes off as both ruthless while still not entirely understanding the forces that he is using. (I will not spoil the movie, but his choice of an "insurance policy" from the dragon is top flight and makes sense.)
Robin Dunne does an entirely adequate job of playing Robin Hood. The story is a bit different than traditional versions. Robin is not a nobleman in this version; so, Robin does not have to have an underlying noble ethic or air. The local townspeople grow to hate Robin for the troubles that he brings on them from the royalty. This is utterly logical. I like it!
While not as odious as the rapping scenes from "a Knight's Tale," Erica Durance plays a strictly anachronistic Maid Marian. It would be hard to imagine a less likely set of motives for a medieval noblewoman, and no amount of coaxing by the director can make it seem realistic that a woman who should have spent most of her time doing needlepoint has taught herself to be the best quarterstaff master in the county. That said, Erica does a good job entertaining with her performance in this film.
The remainder of the cast are foils for the action, and again, that is absolutely fine. If you are looking for a film for the ages then rent Errol Flynn's "Robin Hood."
All in all, a very good film with some very nice twists. I added to my personal film library.
In service,
Rich
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Silly fun
28 Mar 2011
Format:DVD
This SciFi Channel version of the Robin Hood tale is silly and cheesy, but fun nonetheless. My first thought while watching this movie was "Why?" However, I found myself stuck to the end. True blue to it's TV fantasy, B movie genre, the effects are cheesy, the dialogue is fluff and the story is utterly unbelievable. If you are looking for an evening of quality entertainment walk away, but for a mindless guilty pleasure, look no further. Shh I won't tell.
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