Product: Robin Hood [VHS] (1973)
Rating: 5.0
Quiet classic
First, I have to say that I'm 21 years old and this is my favorite cartoon. Lots of people discount this movie because it's not so big and flashy as many Disney movies, especially the more recent ones, but don't be fooled; the magic is in the details. Don't look for big band numbers like in Aladin, or melodromatic romance like Beauty and the Beast. The romance is there, but it's quiet and cute.One aspect of Robin Hood that some people don't like is the animation style. True, it has some of that weird 70's minimalism to it, but I think it's very well done; not overdone. Much better than The Rescuers, The Sword in the Stone, etc., which can get annoying with repeated viewings. And it doesn't fall into the trap of making the villain so darn evil that it scares kids to death (I still have scars from watching The Little Mermaid as a kid).As far as I'm concerned, however, the best part of this movie is the voicing, which is PERFECT! It really benefits from the fact that it employs several long-time professional voice actors who worked in radio in the 30's-50's, especially Phil Harris and Andy Devine. Of course, Peter Ustinov has a great voice, too. (Very distinctive!)I can't really recommend this movie too highly. It's REALLY funny (Prince John is soooooooo my favorite character), and clever enough that you'll want to watch it over and over!