Robin Hood

Buena Vista Distribution Company | Release Date: November 8, 1973

7.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 60 Ratings

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timoneApr 30, 2019

The story of Robin Hood is where he defeat the greedy king and the sheriff. He's the worlds greatest hero taking from rich and give it to the poor. Come to think of it, Little John really reminds of Baloo from The Jungle Book I mean yeah IThe story of Robin Hood is where he defeat the greedy king and the sheriff. He's the worlds greatest hero taking from rich and give it to the poor. Come to think of it, Little John really reminds of Baloo from The Jungle Book I mean yeah I know Animat thought about it as well but the dance sequences are identical like Snow White, The Aristocats and The Jungle Book and like he said, ''This is unbelievable.'' The scenes are funny to watch as well like Prince John as the cowardly king and Sir Hiss as his helper, they really made me laugh much like Little John.… Expand

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TyranianApr 7, 2019

Very entertaining Disney film with hilarious characters and decent songs. Very funny.

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JPKDec 12, 2019

It’s Fun
While it’s not Disney’s best, This unique take on Robin Hood is pretty good.

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George383Oct 7, 2019

Greatest Disney Film ever full stop

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greedybadideaMay 25, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The film is narrated by the rooster Alan-a-Dale, who explains that Robin Hood and Little John live in Sherwood Forest, robbing from the rich and giving to the poor townsfolk of Nottingham. Meanwhile, Prince John, who is king of England, sends his lead henchman, the Sheriff of Nottingham, to catch the two but he fails every time. Meanwhile, Prince John and his assistant Sir Hiss, arrive in Nottingham. Sir Hiss hypnotized Prince John's brother King Richard to go off on the Crusades, allowing Prince John to take the throne. Unfortunately, the prince is greedy and immature, even sucking his thumb whenever his mother is mentioned. Robin and Little John rob Prince John by disguising themselves as fortune tellers, prompting the prince to put a bounty on their heads and makes the Sheriff his personal tax collector.

The Sheriff taxes Friar Tuck and a family of rabbits. However, Robin gives back some money to the rabbits, giving his hat and archery kit to the young rabbit Skippy for his birthday. Skippy and his friends test out the archery kit, but Skippy fires an arrow into the grounds of Maid Marian's castle. The children sneak inside, meeting Maid Marian and her attendant Lady Kluck. Maid Marian reveals she and Robin were childhood sweethearts but they have not seen one another for years. Friar Tuck visits Robin and Little John, explaining that Prince John is hosting an archery tournament, and the winner will receive a kiss from Maid Marian. Robin agrees to participate in the tournament disguised as a stork whilst Little John disguises himself as the Duke of Chutney to get near Prince John. Sir Hiss discovers Robin's identity but is trapped in a barrel of ale by Friar Tuck and Alan-a-Dale. Robin wins the tournament, but Prince John exposes him and has him arrested for execution despite Maid Marian's pleas.

Little John threatens Prince John leading to a fight between Robin, Little John, Maid Marian, Lady Kluck and Prince John's soldiers. In the forest, Robin and Maid Marian fall in love again as the townsfolk sing a song mocking Prince John, describing him as the "Phony King of England". Enraged by the song, Prince John triples the taxes, imprisoning most of the townsfolk who cannot or refuse to pay their taxes. The Sheriff visits Friar Tuck's church to steal from the poor box, enraging Friar Tuck who viciously attacks him until he too is arrested. Prince John plans to hang Friar Tuck to lure in Robin and kill him. Robin and Little John sneak in, with Little John managing to free all of the prisoners whilst Robin steals Prince John's taxes, but Sir Hiss awakens to find Robin fleeing.

Chaos follows as Robin and the others try to escape to Sherwood Forest. The Sheriff corners Robin after he is forced to return to rescue Skippy's younger sister, setting fire to Prince John's castle and causing Robin to leap from a tower into the moat below. Little John and Skippy watch as the moat is pelted with arrows and Robin is apparently shot and drowned, only for him to emerge unharmed after using a reed as a breathing tube. Prince John despairs and is driven into a blind rage when Sir Hiss points out his mother's castle is on fire. Later, King Richard returns to England, placing his brother and his cohorts under arrest and allows Robin and Maid Marian to be married and leave Nottingham with Little John and Skippy in tow.… Expand

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BeatrixKiddoSep 12, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was annoying at times because of the many songs, just like The Jungle Book, but it was visually stunning, fun and it was actually very romantic and sweet in some points, something l really appreciated, since l am a very romantic girl. Oh, and Peter Ustinov was hilarious as Prince John. This disney flick was really underrated, more underrated than the Black Cauldron. It deserved better ratings in Metacritic.… Expand

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clem666Jan 14, 2021

Purely and simply one of the most beautiful and profound films in the Disney franchise. Story is really original. Animation is great and funny even for adults. The morals of the story are fabulous. The characters are varied and terriblyPurely and simply one of the most beautiful and profound films in the Disney franchise. Story is really original. Animation is great and funny even for adults. The morals of the story are fabulous. The characters are varied and terribly touching. Even if the set is planted around anthropomorphic animals, we have very little difficulty to understand the protagonists, their desires and their goals. There is indeed a princess to save, but the difference with the rest of Disney films on this point is notorious. From the very beginning of the film we can feel the mutual love uniting the hero and the heroine. Even the one who assumes the role of a turbulent knight is therefore able to express the deepest and purest romance. Throughout the film, we can feel that the two soulmates have seen their destinies drift apart by force of circumstance rather than as a result of a stupid spell or a decision taken lightly by one of the partners. Princess is able to defend herself.

Robin is simply perfect. He knows how to fight without blindly using force and doesn't hesitate to put his grey cells ahead of his so-called aggressive male impulses. He is rather frail but copes with his weaknesses by his amazing bowing skills. Cunning is also a talent that he does not hesitate to put forward.

The film is punctuated with questions about our relationship with authority. At what price do we have to fit into the mould of society? How can we (re)act in the face of the innumerable injustices that characterize our world? To what extent is it really possible for us to make efforts to change the world? Through his actions and speeches, Robin Hood gives us a set of answers full of nuances and endowed with powerful loyalty and courage.

Prince John is an example of the inescapable anti-hero of the spoiled and envious child with whom the young audience easily understand that they should not identify. By his great power, he manages to surround himself with servants and minions who are present but terrified, unlike Robin who voluntarily chooses solitude but whose allies are counted in legions.

The rhythm of the film is perfect and does not fail to alternate beautifully between desperate, sad, poignant scenes of battle, romance and cruelty. Soundtrack is awesome. Definitely a must-see.… Expand

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tm18867Dec 29, 2020

Robin Hood is the best Disney movie ever. It is my favorite Disney movie, and one of my favorite movies of all time. I don't get why people say it's bad. it deserves 100%

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Gamzguy17Aug 21, 2021

A childhood favourite, Disney's adaptation of Robin Hood strikes a right balance of comprehensible storytelling for both children and adults thanks to its hard-lined sketch animation, colourful adaptations of well-known characters, and aA childhood favourite, Disney's adaptation of Robin Hood strikes a right balance of comprehensible storytelling for both children and adults thanks to its hard-lined sketch animation, colourful adaptations of well-known characters, and a catchy, contemporary score by the late, great Roger Miller. It remains an underrated gem in Disney's filmography.… Expand

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