The Legend of Robin Hood

Starring:Legend of Robin Hood
Studio: Delta
Product Type: DVD

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Description
Robin and his merry men plot to launch a campaign to rid England of the evil Prince John and to restore justice to the poor.

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The Zorro brand of hot-blooded derring-do returns with The Legend of Zorro, starring Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones in the roles that brought them stardom with The Mask of Zorro. Now married for ten years and parents to young rascal Joaquim (charming Adrian Alonso, perhaps being set up for a future Son of Zorro), dashing swordsman Alejandro (Banderas, a Spaniard playing a Mexican) and sultry spitfire Elena De La Vega (Zeta-Jones, a Welshwoman playing a Spaniard) abruptly divorce, sending Alejandro on a drunken binge--which only gets worse when he learns Elena is being wooed by the mysterious Armand (Rufus Sewell, a Brit playing a Frenchman). Little does Alejandro know that Elena has ulterior motives, and that a worldwide conspiracy and a secret weapon will soon threaten the integrity of the U.S. The Legend of Zorro has way too much plot, leaving room for only two genuinely preposterous donnybrooks and a handful of lackluster brawls. Banderas and Zeta-Jones flash a bit of their considerable charisma, but by and large they (and the movie as a whole) are on autopilot. Not awful, but lacking any real spark. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews:

It's more suitable for kids than adults.......2007-06-28

The action scenes are childish and funny. The plot is just an excuse to joke around. It's still enjoyable and worth watching once. The Mask of Zorro is much more exciting.

Fun to Watch If Relaxed.......2007-06-22

Antonio Banderas is a wonderful actor (not to mention the prowess of Catherine Zeta-Jones), so I knew from the start that there was a good chance I would like this movie. At the beginning the action sword fighting and running scenes are rather unrealistic, but I thought enjoyable to watch.

It's not the deepest drama or action movie you will watch, but that is just fine if you go into this movie for more of an "easy-to-watch" action/comedy.

When you sit down to watch this movie, please be relaxed. It's just a movie, and if you start to think of the historical inaccuracies you might become very frustrated. Some examples are (don't worry, no real spoilers)
*Keep in mind, this movie takes place in 1850
1) Abraham Lincoln appeared at the end - (Lincoln was president 1861-1865)
2) There is some talk of the Confederacy - (Confederacy was formed in 1861
3) General Bouregard meets an untimely demise - (He died in 1893)
Have fun and find more on your own.

If you like light, easy to watch movies - buy
If you like light movies but don't want to buy unless it's great - rent
If you want serious - don't watch
If you can't stand historical inaccuracies - forget you heard about this movie.

Legend of Zorro.......2007-05-07

This is probably one of my favorite films and I ordered this on DVD, as I only had it on VHS and it has been watched MANY times. I love the actor, like who wouldn't, unless they were dead or in a coma. The action and story are great, with LOTS of action and humor that I really liked. I,
also, have the sequel and TRULY hope there will be more to come.

The Horse And The Kid Steal The Show.......2007-04-27

This review refers to the Widescreen Special DVD edition of "The Legend of Zorro"...

Kids will have no trouble sitting through this less then worthy sequel to the 1998 "Mask Of Zorro". With it's PG rating it has lost the fire and passion between the stars(Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones) and the storyline. It was definitely lacking in several areas that fans might have expected to find. There was plenty of swashbuckling action, explosions and acrobatics to keep the younger set invovled, but a bit lackluster and predictable. On the up side, it's worth the view as in the sequel to "Romancing the Stone","Jewel of the Nile" we have already come to love these characters and it's nice to see the story continue.Only not as good as Jewel. It did provided a few very funny moments that were mostly provided by the horse(think "Cat Ballou"), and the young son of the De La Vega's was a charmer and added a reason to care about what happens to the family.

The story picks up ten years after the first. California Statehood is in need of Zorro's help. The people want it, but there are a few who will stop at nothing to block it. These men are dangerous and evil and their plans include terrorizing and destruction. Meanwhile the De La Vegas are having problems of their own. Elena tells the big Z she wants him home, it's too risky for him to continue his heroic ways, and their son needs him to be a father. Zorro's first priority is the people, so Elena calls it splitsville. When Alejandro/Zorro, see her involved with the man who is behind all the evilness, he falls apart. But when his son and wife's life are in jeopardy, he heeds the call to action once more. It is then we see some of the sparks fly between the two. In a PG manner of course.

The DVD is gorgeous. Beautiful picture in anamorphic widescreen, great sound and some great special features. Commentary, deleted scenes, Behind the scenes featurettes, English and French subtitles(although I thought it strange there are no Spanish subtitles).There is also a full screen edition available for those who prefer.

Banderas and Zeta-Jones, although nice to look at just seemed to lack the chemistry in this one. I also very much missed the presence of the great Anthony Hopkins. After all saving the family AND the people of California all at once, could take a Knight in shining armour.

The first Zorro was a film I could watch over and over. This one, clocking in at just over two hours, had just a few to many Z's for me...Zzzzzzzzzzz, a bit of a snooze-fest. But I think it may be a good rental for that rainy day when the kids are cooped up in the house......Laurie

Silly, Just Silly.......2007-04-14

There is only one word to describe this flick - SILLY. Good for 10 year olds and younger. Story weak. Acting mediocre. The action sequences look very "staged" and unnatural and are unbelievable. One glaring error. This movie is set in early California, before it becomes a state. Near the end of the film they show an American flag - and it has 50 STARS on it!!! Mama Mia!! Couldn't even get that right. The title should have been "The Legend of Zero".

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

Robin Hood
Starring: Danny Webb , Conrad Asquith , Barry Stanton , Patrick Bergin , and Owen Teale
Director: John Irvin
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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Release Date: 2004-05-11

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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

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The Swashbuckling legend of Robin Hood unfolds in the 12th century when the mighty Normans ruled England with an iron fist.

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.

The Legend of Zorro (Full Screen Special Edition)

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It's more suitable for kids than adults
Fun to Watch If Relaxed
Legend of Zorro
The Horse And The Kid Steal The Show
Silly, Just Silly

The Legend of Zorro (Full Screen Special Edition)
Starring: Alberto Reyes (II) , Julio Oscar Mechoso , Gustavo Sanchez-Parra , Adrian Alonso , and Nick Chinlund
Director: Martin Campbell
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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Release Date: 2006-01-31

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Customer Reviews:

It's more suitable for kids than adults.......2007-06-28

The action scenes are childish and funny. The plot is just an excuse to joke around. It's still enjoyable and worth watching once. The Mask of Zorro is much more exciting.

Fun to Watch If Relaxed.......2007-06-22

Legend of Zorro.......2007-05-07

The Horse And The Kid Steal The Show.......2007-04-27

Silly, Just Silly.......2007-04-14

MythBusters Season 3 - Episode 36: Killer Tissue Box

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MythBusters Season 3 - Episode 36: Killer Tissue Box

Manufacturer: Discovery Channel
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ASIN: B000NVL7JE
Release Date: 2007-03-02

Description

The MythBusters, Jamie and Adam, two special effects experts with over 30 years experience between them, set out to methodically bust three urban legends in each episode. They will apply modern day science with age-old legends and modern-day myths to prove or disprove what is real and what is truly urban legend. They don't just tell the myths, they'll put them to the test. Episode 36: Can a tissue box become a lethal missile? In KILLER TISSUE BOX, the myth states that, in a car smash, a box of tissues on the rear shelf will be propelled forward with enough force to crush your skull. What they discover-regardless of what the tissue box is doing, you're more likely to be distracted by the engine suddenly coming through the dash onto your lap. In SPLIT ARROW, the build team is trying to emulate Robin Hood. Legend has it that Mr Hood fired an arrow into an opponent's, splitting completely in twin. So Grant builds an arrow-shootin' robot, while Tory and Kari don the appropriate garb and head for a local Renaissance Fair, where they engage some ye olde archers in a contest. Whichever archer can split an arrow will win the MythBusters' coveted Golden Arrow Award. The archers seem more interested in receiving a kiss from the fair mythbustin' maiden, Kari.