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Robin Hood [DVD] [1973]
 
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Robin Hood [DVD] [1973]

DVD ~ Brian Bedford
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Brian Bedford, Phil Harris, Andy Devine, Monica Evans, Carole Shelley
  • Directors: Wolfgang Reitherman
  • Writers: Ken Anderson, Larry Clemmons
  • Producers: Wolfgang Reitherman
  • Format: Animated, Dubbed, Full Screen, PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Danish, English, Norwegian
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 22 Jul 2002
  • Run Time: 80 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005U1Y4
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 15,351 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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    #27 in  DVD > Children's > Disney > Animation
    #27 in  DVD > Children's > Animation > Disney
    #37 in  DVD > Children's > Disney > Walt Disney Classics

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Amazon.co.uk Review
A minor classic from Disney, this 1973 all-animal, all-animated musical version of the familiar story of Robin Hood 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, Amazon.com

DVD Description
DVD Special Features:
Sing along with words on the screen to "Oo-de-Lally".
Play along with Robin Hood's Merry Games.
See preliminary sketches to finished artwork in the Robin Hood Art Gallery.
Join Mickey Mouse in the short cartoon "Ye Olden Days".

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for children!, 5 Mar 2007
Some say Disney is childish--but I have to disagree. An avid Robin Hood fan, I was overjoyed when this was shown on the TV not so long ago.

The characters are all animals, which adds a new dimension to the famous Robin Hood legend--all the characters with their own special little personalities from Skippy the Rabbit to the very wolfish sheriff of Nottingham.

However, the story is perfect for children to learn about the legend of Hood, for it has all the classic Disney elements such as catchy songs and fantastic imagery.

Overall one of the great Disney films, with a very fine Marian vixen to add to the entertainment. Recommended to both adults and children alike!

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection Animated, 12 Jul 2006
By Gemma Riley - See all my reviews
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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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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect animation movie, 7 Dec 2006
By Tsuki (Portugal) - See all my reviews
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!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Wrong heading and illustration!
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1.0 out of 5 stars The Original Disney version
The Video cover shown is NOT for the animated version described - it is for the film (not animated) version of the Walt Disney film circa 1950? Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Misses the Mark
Given the worthy actors in this film it isn't quite bad enough to be terrible, but it is an embarrassment. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not meant to be a masterpiece, made just for fun!
When King Richard Caeur de Lion leaves his throne behind to take on a crusade, his place is taken over by his greedy younger brother, Prince John. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Taran Wanderer

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't go wrong!!
This is a fabulous version of Robin Hood.
As a little girl my dad recorded this for me off the TV and every time I was ill I watched it untill i knew it off by heart... Read more
Published on 20 May 2007 by Sarah Gibson

5.0 out of 5 stars The foxiest Maid Marian ever!
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). Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2006 by Jeremy W. Newbould

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
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... Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2006 by Sorsha

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest Disney Film
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. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2006 by Nats

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
Robin Hood is the classic Disney legend that is loved by children and adults alike. Disney's rendition made the legend of 'Robin Hood and his merry men' into a beautiful tale of... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2006 by Emma Simpson

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I first bought Robin Hood on video quite a few years ago for my children and the whole family enjoyed it. Read more
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