Captain Blood may have made Errol Flynn a star but his role as the fit, cocky hero Robin Hood made him an immortal, and is not doubt his most remembered role. Actually Robin Hood was originally intended for Jimmy Cagney, but when Errol became a star they knew he was made for the role. Warner Brothers really went out on this one period costumes, glorious Technicolor, (it looks like it could have been made yesterday yet it was made over 65 years ago!), cast of thousands, mind blowing sets and much, much more! If you want to have a true cinematic experience then I strongly suggest The Adventures of Robin Hood (which I keep wanting to call 'The Adventures of Errol Flynn'!).
This movie, of course, is about the man who steals from the rich and gives to the poor: the handsome, young chap named Robin Hood who creates a lot of trouble around Sherwood! Trouble arises when Prince John (Claude Rains almost didn't recognize him!) takes advantage of King Richard's absence to tax the country into poverty but meets his match in Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men! The cinematography is purely masterful - take the climatic, exciting fight scene towards the end. The use of shadows and light is very clever and unusual. The acting is excellent too, with great performances from all. Olivia de Havilland is wonderful as Maid Marion - her beauty is divine. I found the beginning a little slow, but as I got into it (especially when there was more Robin and Marion scenes) I couldn't stop watching it.
Robin Hood is a classic tale of good vs. evil packed with action and adventure and sure to take you for a ride. I re-watched it simply for the colours and costumes! Anyone can get a kick out of this movie. Fantastic.
This movie, of course, is about the man who steals from the rich and gives to the poor: the handsome, young chap named Robin Hood who creates a lot of trouble around Sherwood! Trouble arises when Prince John (Claude Rains almost didn't recognize him!) takes advantage of King Richard's absence to tax the country into poverty but meets his match in Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men! The cinematography is purely masterful - take the climatic, exciting fight scene towards the end. The use of shadows and light is very clever and unusual. The acting is excellent too, with great performances from all. Olivia de Havilland is wonderful as Maid Marion - her beauty is divine. I found the beginning a little slow, but as I got into it (especially when there was more Robin and Marion scenes) I couldn't stop watching it.
Robin Hood is a classic tale of good vs. evil packed with action and adventure and sure to take you for a ride. I re-watched it simply for the colours and costumes! Anyone can get a kick out of this movie. Fantastic.