Product: Robin Hood [VHS] (1973)
Rating: 4.0
Disney's "Robin Hood" is underrated
SPOILERS FOLLOWThe Walt Disney Company's 1973 animated film "Robin Hood" is an underrated movie that is highly entertaining. With the voice talents of Brian Bedford, Monica Evans, Peter Ustinov and Phil Harris, it is a durably creative version of the classic story.It famously recasts the inhabitants of Sherwood Forest and a nearby village as talking animals, and draws a large amount of genuine pathos from its presentation of economic disparity and persecution. For instance(SPOILER) the movie's Sheriff of Nottingham, a wolf voiced by Pat Buttram, insistently beats hidden coins out of a villager's cast.Brian Bedford is perfect as Robin Hood, the ideal mixture of compassion, heroism, and defiance in his vocal performance. Monica Evans is wonderful as Maid Marian, and Phil Harris is great in a down-to-earth characterization of Little John. Peter Ustinov absolutely shines as Prince John, alternately humorous and menacing.Disney's "Robin Hood" is a definite classic from the company, and also features good songs "Robin Hood and Little John," "The Phony King of England," and the very sad "Not In Nottingham." Highly recommended.