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Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men, The (1952) Movie Reviews
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In presenting his latest picture package at the Criterion—a trio including the feature, "The Story of Robin Hood"; the newest entry in the True-Life Adventure series, "Water Birds," and the cartoon short, "The Little House"—Walt Disney is again...read the complete Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men, The (1952) review at New York Times (--)
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UltimateDisney.com - DVD Review with Pictures
In the early 1950s, Walt Disney decided to expand his franchise by breaking out into live-action films. In the 1940s, he had made animation/live-action hybrids but never an exclusively live-action film. Walt set up a film crew in England to work on a...read the complete Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men, The (1952) review at UltimateDisney.com - DVD Review with Pictures
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Doug Pratt's Laserdisc Review
Made in the early fifties, the Disney live-action film stars Richard Todd and Joan Rice and was shot in Technicolor, which has been transferred to disc in fairly good condition. Some reels are not as nice looking as others, and the flesh-tones lack the...read the complete Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men, The (1952) review at Doug Pratt's Laserdisc Review
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by S. Ewing on May 05, 2009
In my opinion this is one of the best Robin Hood movies available. Very funny and exciting. I wish it would be released on DVD. ...
by patrick daly on July 28, 2003
In this version of Robin Hood the jousting match on the bridge is the best I've ever seen it done. Robin and the stranger get right to the point. They both want to cross the narrow bridge over the deep brook first. They quickly decide to settle it by ...
by JLind555 on April 17, 2003
Many Disney fans born after 1960 aren't aware that Disney wasn't all about cartoons; in the early 1950s his studio released a number of live-action adventure films, which were nowhere near as financially successful as his animated movies. But a few of ...
This Walt Disney version of an age old legend is unique and, I think, on par with the Eroll Flynn version. This British made Disney version has a great producer/director team (Perce Pearce/Ken Annakin) and it shows. Great cinematography of English ...
by Charles M. Cornel... on May 09, 2000
This film really deserves rediscovery! It is so far superior to the animated Disney version, and explains so much more about the legend of Robin Hood and how he assembled his Merrie Men. It also gave some background on his friendship and love for Maid ...
by Louis Barbarelli on October 18, 1999
This movie is often overlooked, because Disney made a cartoon version years later which is what people usually think you mean when you refer to "Disney's Robin Hood." It is a small, jewel-like film, with great photography and a joyful, boy's book quality ...
by Patricia A. Scott... on July 15, 1999
This movie is absolutely wonderful. I've always loved it. Too bad it is nolonger available. Richard Todd, Joan Rice and the rest of the cast are great. The movie is so innocent and still entertaining. It is a classic all the way ...
by CodeMaster Talon on July 16, 2008
Honestly, I can never have too much Robin Hood. I love each and every take out there, and that includes "The Story of Robin Hood", a little-known live action Disney version from the 1950's. I love the gorgeous Technicolor, the delicate matte painting ...
by Henry-Clyde "cLaS... on February 12, 2008
Yes, Disney did make a Robin Hood film before their 1973 animated classic. But this film is able to stand on its own. I hate to compare movies side-by-side, but this is not "THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD", which is better. However, this one is still quite ...
by J. Wofford "homes... on January 22, 2007
My two boys (7 and 10) loved watching this movie. They are really into Robin Hood now so I wanted a movie they could watch that didn't have blood and bare bosom's. This is Robin Hood so arrows do fly but there is no blood seen. It is an old movie as ...
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