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Robin Hood has to be one of our family's favorite Disney films. It has adventure, romance and humor. There is something for everyone. I recently purchased a copy for my new grandson but his parents might have it worn out before he is old enough to enjoy it!
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This is a great show, and I was happy to find it on Amazon to give as a gift to someone who also loves this classic Disney Cartoon. One of the best!
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First, I have to admit I have been a fan of Disney's original animations for years. I owned videos/DVD's of most of the early features. When I saw that Robin Hood was coming out, I preordered. Here's why: Roger Miller, Phil Harris, Peter Ustinov and the myriad of voices long since lost; the lyrics of Johnny Mercer for "Phony King" (Savannah's own!) are great. While the voices of Robin and Marian are not as familiar (at least not to me) they capture the `humanity' of the foxes.
I saw this film in the theater when it originally came out. I had already purchased the video but I got the DVD for the extra features and the restoration. Even on my old TV the picture is clear and the colors bright. I just wish I had a better sound system with which to enjoy the music.
I viewed the alternative ending as well. Somehow, I think it would have been more interesting had it been used. It really showed King John (Mommy!) for what he really is.
All in all, I was not disappointed.
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A sweet movie fit for people young and old! There are three reasons I love this movie.
First: The animation is AWESOME! The characters all have funny expressions when they're supposed to.
Second: The story is great and easy for all youngsters to understand.
Third: This movie is HILARIOUS! I LOVE it when Prince John hits Sir Hiss with a small wooden plank! Also Recommended: Fox and the Hound 2, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars Episode 3, and Barnyard the Movie.
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Firstly, those who have complained about the aspect ratio are partially correct. This film was drawn in 4:3 BUT it was shown in widescreen when it was exhibited to the public upon its initial release. While it is true that some of the material is missing primarily from the top of the cell, the film was drawn so that that area could be missed. I must give credit to Disney for delving into their own history and discovering how each film was exhibited. Take a look at the recent reissue of The Fox and the Hound to prove this point. They could have cropped that film into widescreen but did not because it was shown in 4:3 originally.
As to the transfer, it is quite good and much improved over the Gold Collection release. The colors are crisper and there are less artifacts that can be seen.
I must admit that I enjoy Disney's Robin Hood quite a bit. It's not the best film in the Disney stable but it is enjoyable and has its charms. Roger Miller's music adds a nice touch and gives this English tale a bit of an infusion of Southern and Western charm (Western charm is also added by Andy Devine and Pat Buttram - two men associated with the old westerns). This, combined with the use of animals in all roles, makes Disney's Robin Hood a unique twist on the tale and one of the more enjoyable films. It may be Disney's best animated feature to be released in the 1970s, a decade that was Disney's worst for animation as the company was trying to find itself after Walt's death.
There's one notable complaint in the reviews here about the ending, a take I have to disagree with. This DVD does provide what the alternate ending would have been and, frankly, the way it ends as is is superior. We don't merely hear the rooster tell us how the tale ends; we see Prince John, the Sheriff of Nottingham, and Sir Hiss all working the quarry as prisoner while Good King Richard waves farewell to the newly married Marian and Robin. The ending works quite well for the film and leaves Richard's return to our imagination. It works well in how the movie is envision with a minstrel telling us the story.
The Extras on this DVD are a bit disappointing. I'm not much into the games nor do I care for the sing-a-longs. Kids will get a kick out of both. What I would have loved to have included would be a documentary detailing the making of Robin Hood. This was the first film that was greenlighted after Walt Disney's death. It'd be interesting to hear about how everyone at the studios handled this feature and approached it. After all, Robin Hood was the film that made or broke Disney after Walt's death. It was a success and we continued to get Disney features, but I'm sure the stress of putting this film together was enormous.
The movie is well worth the price, especially if you love Disney films as I do. The extras are disappointing but that goes for all copies of Robin Hood right now. This one is a worthwhile purchase.
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