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Year One
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Adventures of Robin Hood, The (re-release)

Universal acclaim
Based on 5 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 13 votes
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Movie Info
Genre(s): Family/Kids
Written by:
Norman Reilly Raine
Seton I. Miller
Directed by:
Michael Curtiz
William Keighley
Release Date:
Theatrical: August 22, 2003
DVD: September 30, 2003
Running Time: 102 minutes, Color
Origin: USA
Summary
RATING: PG for adventure violence
Starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone, Claude Rains, Patric Knowles, Eugene Pallette, Alan Hale, Melville Cooper, and Ian Hunter
The great Hollywood swashbuckler and the very definition of classic Technicolor design. Warners has used digital technology to perfectly register Robin Hood's original Technicolor negatives, restoring its vibrant color: the reddest reds, the bluest blues, and of course, the greenest greens. (Film Forum)
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
TV Guide Staff (Not Credited)
Only a spirited and extravagant production could do justice to the Robin Hood legend; this film is more than equal to the task. Korngold's score won a well-deserved Oscar, as did the editing and art direction.
Read Full Review >Village Voice Elliott Stein
Robin Hood is movie pageantry at its best, done in the grand manner of silent spectacles, brimming over with the sort of primitive energy that drew people to the movies in the first place.
Read Full Review >Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert
Made with sublime innocence and breathtaking artistry, at a time when its simple values rang true.
Read Full Review >Variety Staff (Not Credited)
Film is done in the grand manner of silent-day spectacles with sweep and breadth of action, swordplay and hand-to-hand battles between Norman and Saxon barons.
Read Full Review >Portland Oregonian Shawn Levy
Is it a silly movie? At times, yes. Is it creaky and blatant and obvious? Quite often, absolutely. But should you miss it in this splendidly colorful restoration? Not on your life.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this movie is 6.8 (out of 10) based on 13 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Doug H. gave it a10:
This is the kind of big entertainment that Hollywood does best, and oh, it's also the quintessential swashbuckler flick. Flynn's joyful swagger is matched only by the physical exuberance of his performance. Olivia de Havilland is a vision of loveliness. Claude Rains plots and schemes with lovable dead-pan nastiness. In other words, everything is clicking in this picture. Robin Hood is a beautiful spectacle and an essential addition to any film lovers DVD collection.
Pat C. gave it a 9:
One of the essentials. It's somewhat dated, but that's not a flaw. One of the earliest action movies to put it all together and be entertaining. Tightly edited. Still instructive on how to make a movie to those who will listen. However, it's a Hollywood showpiece, like a musical, except no music. I think merry old England was a much dirtier place, and the social division between the pleasant and the obnoxious was not so clearly drawn.
Andy V. gave it a 5:
Are you serious!? 100!? its a joke!
Les E. gave it a 10:
We've all seen this dozens of times on TV but this DVD release finally gives us some idea as to what viewers saw when it was first released in the cinemas in 1939. Sumptuous. Like opening a box of candy. Also crammed full of extras including fascinating outtakes. All in all an excellent homage.
Michael G. gave it a 10:
Film making at its very best! The Adventures of Robin Hood is truly a sight to behold.
