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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) -- When Robin and his Moorish companion come to England and the tyranny of the Sheriff of Nottingham, he decides to fight back as an outlaw.

Overview

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Director:
Kevin Reynolds
Writers (WGA):
Pen Densham (story)
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Release Date:
14 June 1991 (USA) more
Tagline:
For the good of all men, and the love of one woman, he fought to uphold justice by breaking the law
Plot:
When Robin and his Moorish companion come to England and the tyranny of the Sheriff of Nottingham, he decides to fight back as an outlaw. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 13 wins & 16 nominations more
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(18 articles)
New: U.S. Blu-ray Releases Double Edition (29/5, 5/6)
 (From The Cinema Post. 5 June 2009, 3:23 PM, PDT)

New to DVD - May 26th - June 2nd
 (From SoundOnSight. 26 May 2009, 11:27 PM, PDT)

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Entertaining, despite it all more

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Runtime:
143 min | 155 min (extended edition)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR
Certification:
New Zealand:PG | Iceland:10 (theatrical rating) | Iceland:12 (video rating) | Canada:PA (Ontario - 2006) | South Korea:12 | Germany:12 (f) | South Africa:PG | UK:12 (re-rating) (2009) (uncut) | Sweden:11 (heavily cut) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M (extended version) | Australia:PG (original rating) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PG (Manitoba) | Chile:TE | Finland:K-14 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:15 | UK:PG (cut) | USA:PG-13

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The film is dedicated to the loving memory of Egil S. Woxholt. more
Goofs:
Plot holes: The outlaws' hideout in Sherwood Forest is taken by surprise by large catapults, despite the density of the forest. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Prisoner: Show them the courage of Allah!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Ben Stiller/Alanis Morrisette (#24.4)" (1998) more
Soundtrack:
WILD TIMES more

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39 out of 57 people found the following comment useful:-
Entertaining, despite it all, 19 August 2003
8/10
Author: (reporterman2000@yahoo.com) from Texas

The summer of 1991 was a lousy one for movies; there were only a few that stood out amid dozens of crummy releases. The only movies that summer that I admired were 'Terminator 2,' 'Thelma & Louise,' and this one, which still stands as one of the most entertaining action-adventure movies I've seen.

No, it isn't a masterpiece, on any level. Yes, I realize that Kevin Costner lacks a satisfactory British accent (he doesn't even attempt one). But the movie is still a fun, rip-roaring piece of escapism, sort of like 'Raiders of the Lost Ark,' only without the special effects.

Costner may seem miscast as Robin of Locksley, but there's no doubt that he had the physicality and screen presence to convincingly hold our attention as a larger-than-life hero. He'd just come off 'Dances With Wolves,' and so it was a thrill to see him on horseback again (it still is, in 'Open Range'). I'm willing to concede that he's no Olivier, but in the action hero mold, he still cut an exciting figure.

I also enjoyed Alan Rickman's great, over-the-top portrayal of the Sheriff of Nottingham. Out of place? You betcha. Fun? Funny? Wicked? Hey, that's why we pay admission.

The sets are all dank and gloomy and wonderful. The action is well-staged and had audiences on their feet all those years ago. Sherwood Forest is appropriately dense and spooky-looking. OK, so the movie has Christian Slater in it. I didn't say it was perfect.

'Robin Hood' marked the beginning of the end of Kevin Costner's unanimous popularity with audiences. Everyone started playing the part of Hollywood bean-counter and worrying about 'Waterworld's' budget. But you know what I like about both these movies? No CGI. I am sick and tired of CGI movies. Popping the deluxe 'Robin Hood' DVD into the old player is a refreshing treat and a thumb in the eye of digital junk like 'Pirates of the Caribbean.'

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