Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Starring:Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Christian Slater, Alan Rickman, Michael McShane, Brian Blessed, Michael Wincott, Nick Brimble, Soo Drouet, Daniel Newman, Daniel Peacock, Walter Sparrow, Harold Innocent, Jack Wild, Michael Goldie, Liam Halligan, Marc Zuber, Merelina Kendall, Imogen Bain
Director: Kevin Reynolds
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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Kevin Costner's lousy English accent is a small obstacle in this often exciting version of the Robin Hood fable. That aside, it's refreshing to have a preface to the old story in which we meet the robber hero of Sherwood Forest as a soldier in King Richard's Crusades, coming home to find his people under siege from the cruelties of the Sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman). After Robin and his community of outcasts and fighters take to the trees, director Kevin Reynolds (Fandango, 187) is on more familiar narrative ground, and he goes for the gusto with lots of original action (Robin shoots two arrows simultaneously from his bow in two directions). Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, as Marion, makes a convincing damsel in distress, and Morgan Freeman brings dignity to his role as Robin's Moor friend. Alan Rickman, however, gets the most attention for his scene-chewing role as the rotten sheriff, an almost campy performance that is highly entertaining but perhaps a little out of sorts with the rest of the film. --Tom Keogh

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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.......2007-05-14

Charming love story with a good bit of humor built in. Kevin Costner is perfect for the part of Robin Hood. Not only is he gorgeous, but you truly believe that he's capable of being that hero that Robin Hood was.

An example of why I hate extended versions of movies.......2007-05-09

First of all this movie is a classic. I remember watching it all the time when I was a kid. I'm pissed though because of the way they have released this movie on dvd. First, they put the original version on two sides of the disc, which force the viewer to get up and flip the dvd to finish the movie. Then they make this 2 disc special edition with a whole lot of new scenes that totally didn't need to be in the movie. Plus, they don't even include the original version on the 2 disc special edition. Jesus christ, what does a person have to do to get a great movie decently put on dvd? Is it too much to ask of these movie companies that they show these movies proper respect?

One of my favorites!.......2007-05-09

Okay... when this movie came out it was panned by the critics. And aside from a special few of whom I've discussed this movie, it isn't a big favorite of the masses.
But I ignore everyone else's opinion because I totally love this movie! Purchased this DVD to replace my VHS. I love the story, I love the actors, and I love the Brian Adams song at the end. I'm a stickler for a good villian, and this movie has one. Not necessarily the evilest, but unintentionally, character wise, very funny.
If you've not seen this movie, perhaps you should rent it first, but sometimes purchasing a used movie is actually cheaper than renting it. And if you don't like it... sell it on e-bay.

Kevin Costner's best.......2007-05-05

Kevin Costner may have received some criticism for this movie, to wit: his lack of an accent. He may have gotten more accolades for other more mediocre films, to wit: Dances with Wolves. But in my book, this is the best movie he's ever done. This is just a good, wholesome, fun, rendition of the classic story. It deserves to be watched and enjoyed by anyone - even those who rightfully panned such losers as Waterworld and The Postman.

Response to an earlier review.......2007-03-17

I have to agree with the other positive reviews of the Two-Disc special extended edition. I do want to respond to one reviewer who said that key scenes were cut from the original... I'm not sure about the other scenes referred to, but I am currently watching the movie, and I can definitly say the scene where Robin cuts the Sheriff's cheek is in the extended version. It is very fast... the cutting sequence is probably less than 1/2 second so you have to be watching for it... but it is there.

Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves (Two-Disc Special Extended Edition)

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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
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Kevin Costner's best
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Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves (Two-Disc Special Extended Edition)
Starring: Kevin Costner , Morgan Freeman , Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio , Christian Slater , and Alan Rickman
Director: Kevin Reynolds
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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For the good of all men, and the love of one woman, he fought to uphold justice by breaking the law. In this richly-detailed, action-packed retelling of the legendary story, Robin Hood must battle the evil Sheriff of Nottingham not only to save King Richard the Lionhearted and England but also to save his love, the noble beauty Maid Marian.

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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.......2007-05-14

An example of why I hate extended versions of movies.......2007-05-09

One of my favorites!.......2007-05-09

Kevin Costner's best.......2007-05-05

Response to an earlier review.......2007-03-17

Kevin Costner Selection: 3000 Miles to Graceland/Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves/Tin Cup

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Kevin Costner Selection: 3000 Miles to Graceland/Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves/Tin Cup
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Release Date: 2001-10-30

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3-pack DVD including action comedy "3000 Miles to Graceland," action period legend "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," and golf comedy "Tin Cup."

Kevin Costner Collection (3000 Miles To Graceland/Tin Cup/Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves)

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I can't give any sort of review on this.......2004-01-03

First let me say I am a HUGE Kevin Costner fan. But, I can't give a review because when I clicked on the Kevin Costner 3 pack to see what movies were in the pack they weren't listed. I was really disappointed that I have no idea what three movies are included in this package. I don't want to buy three movies that I already have. I was really interested in this item, but now don't know if I would be interested in it or not.

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves [Region 2]

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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
An example of why I hate extended versions of movies
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Kevin Costner's best
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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves [Region 2]
Starring: Kevin Costner , Morgan Freeman , Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio , Christian Slater , and Alan Rickman
Director: Kevin Reynolds
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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.......2007-05-14

An example of why I hate extended versions of movies.......2007-05-09

One of my favorites!.......2007-05-09

Kevin Costner's best.......2007-05-05

Response to an earlier review.......2007-03-17

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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
An example of why I hate extended versions of movies
One of my favorites!
Kevin Costner's best
Response to an earlier review

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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.......2007-05-14

An example of why I hate extended versions of movies.......2007-05-09

One of my favorites!.......2007-05-09

Kevin Costner's best.......2007-05-05

Response to an earlier review.......2007-03-17

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Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves [HD DVD]

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Robin Hood - Patrick Bergin
A good take on the legend
Robin Hood
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It isn't easy ...

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Film buffs may remember the tangled tale of competing Robin Hood projects in 1991. Kevin Costner, riding high from his Oscar wins for Dances with Wolves, had his pick of projects at the time, and he juggled his interest in parallel Hood films that were under development at different studios. Costner chose Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, of course, directed by his friend Kevin Reynolds, while the other production (the one described here), attached to veteran British director John Irvin (The Dogs of War), ended up on cable television with another Yank, Patrick Bergin, in the lead. Comparisons were inevitable, even though the two films were very different from one another. A little harder edged and more surprising than Reynolds's work, the Irvin-Bergin movie made all that medieval heroism seem more an effort of the heart than previous versions. Roughing things up a bit is Uma Thurman as a bratty Maid Marion, not quite the traditional damsel in distress of yesteryear. Irvin keeps the adventure quotient up, but this is simply a darker, grittier variation on the old tale. With Jürgen Prochnow, Jeroen Krabbé, and Conrad Asquith. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews:

Robin Hood - Patrick Bergin.......2007-06-17

This product did not live up to the Robin Hood that I remember such as The Adventure's Of Robin Hood with Errol Flynn & Olivia De Havilland (1938) and Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves with Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (1991) these two are 10's. but this Robin Hood with Patrick Bergin and Uma Thurman I would rate as a 3 it was medi-oaker.

A good take on the legend.......2007-03-17

This version of Robin Hood puts the conflict on a local level rather than a national level, like most of the other tellings of the story. Robin is battling the evil in his own backyard, rather than dealing with the wrong doings of Prince John and the absence of Richard the Lionheart. I think Patrick Bergin did a wonderful job as Robin Hood and I think Uma Thurman gives my favorite performance as Marian.

Robin Hood.......2007-03-12

The best Robin Hood movie ever! Patrick Bergin is excellent; has such a twinkle in his eye! The movie just gets better and better with repeated viewings!

A uniquely real Robin Hood.......2007-03-08

Real-seeming people in real-seeming situations. The best I have ever seen.

An old fossil.

It isn't easy ..........2007-01-31

...to redo a well-worn tale like Robin Hood. To make it gritty, witty and humorous is an art. This film is sometimes gritty, rarely humorous and never witty. It tries too hard and yet the actors appear without clear direction which element of style they are pursuing in any given scene, and when they do have a clear direction the results are inelegant and even camp. The only caveat I can offer is that I made it only through 40 minutes of this film.

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