The Adventures of Robin Hood (re-release)

Name: The Adventures of Robin Hood (re-release)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Romance
Released: August 22, 2003
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 97
Cast: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: August 22, 2003 | TV-G

Starring: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland

Summary: 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)

Director: Michael Curtiz and William Keighley

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Romance

Rating: TV-G

Runtime: 102 min

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TV Guide Magazine 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

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Roger Ebert

Made with sublime innocence and breathtaking artistry, at a time when its simple values rang true. Read full review

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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

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

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

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andsoitgoes

Mar 31, 2013

Poor, silly RogerW. This is not the Robin Hood directed by Ridley Scott, this is the classic and stellar Robin Hood directed by Curtiz. Sometimes I truly wonder if anything this generation is a significant contribution to cinema, or if t he vast majority of films are mass produced piles ofPoor, silly RogerW. This is not the Robin Hood directed by Ridley Scott, this is the classic and stellar Robin Hood directed by Curtiz. Sometimes I truly wonder if anything this generation is a significant contribution to cinema, or if t he vast majority of films are mass produced piles of crap. Classic films like this might not be as whiz bang as the current releases, but it seems the the budget and focus could go into the actors and the scripts.… Expand

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CalibMcBolts

May 30, 2016

1938's ''The Adventures of Robin Hood'' is after almost 80 years of possible improvement, still the very best Robin Hood film, in fact it is one of the greatest films of all time.
Is the acting campy? Yes, most certainly but so is the acting in King Kong (1933) and The Wizard of Oz (1939)1938's ''The Adventures of Robin Hood'' is after almost 80 years of possible improvement, still the very best Robin Hood film, in fact it is one of the greatest films of all time.
Is the acting campy? Yes, most certainly but so is the acting in King Kong (1933) and The Wizard of Oz (1939) and those 2 are also considered some of the greatest movies of all time. The campy acting is in my eyes certainly not a flaw, i think the campy acting we had in old movies is only a good thing, it reminds us of how innocent and unexperienced Hollywood was back in the day, and i think that's a beautiful thing that should be treasured.
Aside from the hammy acting, i personally think it's a flawless film, the script is perfect, simple, exciting and emotional, the art direction is top notch, so are the costumes, and music is supportive and beautiful, the stunts and choreography is spot on, the set pieces are enthralling, so are the fun characters, and the pacing is fast to keep the movie going. (especially for a movie that's almost 80 years old, this is one of the most modern, old movies i've ever seen)
The innocence of The Adventures of Robin Hood is delightful, this really is a timeless movie for all ages, kids of today could easily enjoy a movie like this too, and not fall asleep. The Adventures of Robin Hood is such a fresh, fast-paced exciting film, it really is something special.

Say what you want about The Adventures of Robin Hood and how campy it may be. In my eyes it's one of the best movies of all time.… Expand

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LyleH.

May 16, 2010

Movie with a plot and decent acting.

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EpicLadySponge

Apr 3, 2016

The Adventures of Robin Hood is adventurous as it can get and its re-release was great and still adventurous as of this day and everyone can be adventurous as Robin Hood by watching this movie.

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marcmyworks

Mar 30, 2020

Errol Flynn is the quintessential Robin Hood in my eyes. He's dashing, handsome and charming. The movie itself is a Hollywood classic that really is fun and rambunctious.

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lasttimeisaw

Mar 30, 2014

The knee-jerking reaction of watching this Technicolor swashbuckler is holy cow how is it possible this picture was made in 1938? Its brightly rich palette, advanced back projection technology, meticulously tailored garments and detailed mise en scène, must be cutting-edge and it did cost aThe knee-jerking reaction of watching this Technicolor swashbuckler is holy cow how is it possible this picture was made in 1938? Its brightly rich palette, advanced back projection technology, meticulously tailored garments and detailed mise en scène, must be cutting-edge and it did cost a great amount of fortune to make it happen, the most expensive film for WARNER BROS. at its time, but the reward was also colossal.

read the rest of my review at my blog, google "cinema omnivore".… Expand

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RogerW

Jul 16, 2009

This movie is terrible but what could you expect from Scott!

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