Robin Hood (Most Wanted Edition): Amazon.ca: Brian Bedford, Phil Harris, Roger Miller, Peter Ustinov, Terry-Thomas, Monica Evans, Andy Devine, Carole Shelley, Pat Buttram, George Lindsey, Ken Curtis, Candy Candido, Wolfgang Reitherman, David Michener, Eric Cleworth, Frank Thomas, Julius Svendsen, Ken Anderson, Larry Clemmons, Vance Gerry: DVD

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A minor classic from Disney, this 1973 all-animal, all-animated musical version of the familiar story 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

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all-time favorite Disney animated films!, Feb 21 2003

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There haven't been very many well-known Disney movies that I know of that were highly successful nor as groundbreaking during the 1960s through the first half of the 1980s and some of the Disney movies that were made during that time should've been more successful. The Disney animated edition of Robin Hood is one of those and is in fact, probably my favorite Disney movie of all-time.

Released in 1973, it is a wonderful adaptation of the medieval novel with the characters being animal humanoids with Robin Hood being A Fox, Little John a Bear, Friar Tuck being a badger, and the greedy and semi-evil Prince John being a Lion. It's all so entertaining and so much fun to watch and laugh to with all of the charm and charisma that I think a lot of Disney movies during the 1970s and 1980s lacked. Don't get me wrong, most of Disney's movies are great but Robin Hood in my opinion is one of the most overlooked classics of all-time and also is my favorite Disney movie of all time, alongside the also overlooked "The Great Mouse Detective".

As you might already know, it's a tale of an outlaw who robs the rich Prince John and his goon wolf The Sheriff, to feed the poor and the hungry in Nottingham and dreams of marrying a lovely lady named Maid Marian and it's all so wonderful. If those who are turned off by the excessive drama or the unsettling atmosphere of the Kevin Costner classic "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves", this Disney edition will definitely make a wonderful substitute. I recommend both versions of Robin Hood. I like the Disney one more.

The background music is also highly memorable with some incredible catchy songs and battle scenes that are just enough to keep you laughing for a very long time and just the whole atmosphere of the movie makes Robin Hood one of the most underrated and overlooked classics of all time. A lot of more popular Disney movies while great, they don't seem to impress me as much as Robin Hood has, and some are just downright pap! Robin Hood doesn't fall into that category. It has the fun and joy for young kids to enjoy and the style and timeless music and storytelling to entertain the adults. I would even go far as to say that Robin Hood is better than Aladdin, and Prince of Egypt. Don't get me wrong, those are classics too but not at the heights of Robin Hood though.

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5.0 out of 5 stars It brought back good memories, Nov 26 2010

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A good movie , I enjoyed watching it again with my son . First movie I ever saw in a theater .

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5.0 out of 5 stars An underrated gem, Nov 23 2010

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Christopher Van-Lane (Newmarket, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

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This is one of my favourite films, bar none. Though considered one of the lesser works to come out of Disney's animation studios, Robin Hood (1973) is nonetheless a true gem in my estimation. The transformation of the characters into animals works surprisingly well, and lends a levity to the story without diluting the impact of the Robin Hood legend. And, oh, the humour! I had forgotten what a genuinely funny film this is. Yet, at the same time, there is drama, pathos and, of course, romance. This is an easy, sweet, non-threatening introduction to the Robin Hood story, ideally suited for the younger set, yet full of subtleties that adults will appreciate. The animation and voices are outstanding, and help this film come to life. I first saw this as a boy in 1982, and adored it then. Now, as an adult, I adore it no less. The "Most Wanted Edition" DVD is worth the price, as it contains interactive content that is both fun and educational. This is a wholesome, life-affirming treat that the whole family will enjoy!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Ce n'est pas un grand film de Disney, mais il est toujours amusant pour les enfants :-)
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