A Film For All Seasons

Rating: 10/10 (23 February 2005)

As a dedicated Bill Goldman buff I read the novel long before he adapted it for the screen and just as the novel had everything plus spin so too does the movie. I've checked out sufficient of the previous postings to realize that virtually everyone rejoices in its blend of irreverence and wonder, likewise enough posters have described the storyline to make another description superfluous. What we have here is a wonderful time-capsule comprising the best elements of the Errol Flynn Robin Hood plus the 30s version of The Prisoner Of Zenda (Goldman's own favorite movie is Gunga Din of the same vintage)with extra added ingredients. Charming, Irreverent, Quirky, Fantastic. It's all of these and more. What can I tell you, a ten in anyone's book.