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Robin Hood (1973)

A daring outlaw challenges tyranny in medieval England; perfect for fans of adventurous tales and classic heroics like "The Adventures of Robin Hood."

Genres: Animation, Family, Adventure

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Robin Hood(1973)

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Movie1h 23mEnglishAnimation, Family, Adventure
7.6
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With King Richard off to the Crusades, Prince John and his slithering minion, Sir Hiss, set about taxing Nottingham's citizens with support from the corrupt sheriff - and staunch opposition by the wily Robin Hood and his band of merry men.

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Lady Kluck and Maid Marian are the best part of this movie. Can I just give them a 10/10?

A brilliant piece of animation tells a timeless tale.

I'#39;ve seen this movie years ago and only remembered bits of it. It'#39;s a good movie though it lacks some context, but then it'#39;s an animated movie, why the hell would you want to learn about the Crusades and such? It'#39;s funny, the songs are catchy but it is all too cheerful, even if the Nottingham citizens do pass a very difficult time (and it did reminded me of the state my own country is). I wouldn'#39;t mind it to be a little more dark, if you can call that to Robin or someone being injured, like the alternative ending. I liked it more than the actual ending, I mean at least it gives something to Maid Marian to do and explains the return of King Richard.

Disney animated version with animal drawings.

this was my favorite movie when i was a kid, i used to play its VHS multiple times almost everyday. glad to see it's still so good

This felt like the pilot of a TV show... But like, in a good way. I found myself wanting more Robin Hood and Little John! They're incredibly likable leads and I loved their energy while antagonizing the King and the Sheriff. Does this really feel like a conventional story for a movie? Not really, it definitely has an episodic feel in a way, but I had a really good time with it. I will note that this movie has an absolutely unbelievable amount of reused animation though- like a lot. You can genuinely make a drinking game out of it. And while that was definitely necessary at the time since Disney wasn't doing great after Walt's passing, its hard not to notice. Still, without this movie, untold numbers of people would have never had their furry awakening, and I can never take that away from them.

The classic Disney animate version of Robin Hood. Still fun to watch. For the whole family.

This Disney cartoon was grafted into my skin as a child, so it'#39;s impossible for me to review objectively. I just sit there, thinking about family who has since passed and remembering my childhood before I turned into a dick.

Not a fan, personally. 1973'#39;s '#39;Robin Hood'#39; has never really connected to me on any level. It'#39;s far from a bad film, but I simply don'#39;t like how they changed it from humans to animals - not for any neophobic reasons, I just don'#39;t think it works as well with foxes, lions etc. The voice cast, though, are the standout part of this. I always enjoy Phil Harris, even if him as Little John here is practically Baloo ('#39;The Jungle Book'#39;) 2.0. Roger Miller is delightful as Alan-a-Dale, while Peter Ustinov is good as Prince John. The plot is OK, just not massively entertaining or interesting in my opinion, while animation-wise it'#39;s fine. I personally wouldn'#39;t have changed it to be about our furry friends, though at least it makes this production standout from the countless other adaptations of this legend. I can see why many love this, I just don'#39;t care for it much.

A bona fide Disney classic, Robin Hood is a delightful and enchanting film that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The story follows the bandits Robin Hood and Little John as they rob from the tyrant Prince John in order to alleviate the suffering of the people of Nottingham. In a clever move the film casts a variety of different animal characters in the roles, which allows for a shorthand in giving them each a personality type. The voice-actors are also brilliantly cast; playing to their strengths and using them extraordinarily well. Additionally, the music is incredibly whimsical and catchy, having a twangy folk style to it. Tremendously charming and creative, Disney’s adaptation of Robin Hood is a wonderfully entertaining adventure.

It doesn'#39;t look the best but it is a lot of fun.

Great Disney special, and it brought back childhood.

Probably my favourite Disney movie of all time. I absolutely love it

This was the first movie I ever saw in the theater

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Dashing outlaws and dastardly lawmen collide once again in Disney's appropriately scrappy, talking animal production of a well-worn literary tale. Smartly cast as a thrifty, roguish fox, Robin Hood is the charismatic engine that drives the whole affair. Whether athletically embarrassing palace guards in public, lifting a stash of the king's gold on the sly or winking at gobsmacked kids to share a taste of the day's thrills, he's a mesmerizing character. Dare I say, the animated version is right in-line with Errol Flynn's timeless, entrancing live-action take from thirty-odd years prior. One glance at Robin's optimistic vigor and never-say-die attitude and it's tough to look elsewhere. After a few lean years, Disney's animation department seems to have turned a corner with Robin Hood. They still take some artistic shortcuts - this film's become notorious for its use of repurposed shots from prior features, plus its copy-and-paste stock animations - but the workmanship is top-notch, bursting with life and detail and smooth, extravagant flourishes in motion. There's an energy to this picture, both in action and appearance, that smooths over most of the rough edges. It's not top-shelf material - neither as ambitious, nor as miraculous as the daunting epics of the studio's past - but few are. As innocent, inoffensive, swashbuckling adventures go, one could do a whole lot worse.

Merry Menagerie! Disney take on the Robin Hood legend in animation form with family friendly rewards aplenty. Directed and produced by Wolfgang Reitherman (Sleeping Beauty/The Jungle Book), the voice work comes from Brian Bedford (Robin Hood), Phil Harris (Little John), Monica Evans (Maid Marian), Peter Ustinov (Prince John), Terry-Thomas (Sir Hiss), Andy Devine (Friar Tuck), Roger Miller (Allan-A-Dale), Pat Buttram (Sheriff of Nottingham) and Carole Shelley (Lady Cluck). All the characters are drawn as animals, with Robin suitably given a fox make-over, plot revolves around the dastardly machinations of Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham. Who find themselves hindered considerably by Robin and his band of merry men. Meanwhile Robin and Marian are rekindling their romance on the sideline. It lacks the class of other Disney animation movies, with no songs of note to tap the feet to, but the action is strong (love the archery), Prince John and Sir Hiss are great comedy value, and ultimately it’s a delightful retelling of an often told wonderful legend. 8/10

This probably stands out as the first time I really noticed Disney turn to cast an ensemble of more established "stars" as their voice talents - a wonderfully paired duo of Peter Ustinov and Terry-Thomas as Prince John and "Sir Hiss" as well as Phil Harris as "Little John" and "King of the Road" crooner Roger Miller narrating the whole tale as "Alan-a-Dale" really do animate this story splendidly. Everyone knows the story of Robin Hood - the gent of 12th century English folklore. When the King heads off to fight the Saracens in the crusades, his evil brother remains to extort all he can from the poor population whilst Robin Hood leads the rebellion against this tyrannical regime. The personifications of animals in this film is a masterstroke - and the choice of animals: a snake, fox, bear, lion, badger and even a tortoise all add hugely to the symbolism and fun of this thoroughly enjoyable rendering of the ultimate good v evil tale. I always seem to have a problem with the intrusive scores in Disney's animations - it never seems to let up long enough to let the voices take centre stage, and as such is quite distracting much of the times. That said, I am nit-picking - aside from a rather protracted musical interlude - the action animations are first class and this is a cracking film.

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