Best Robin Hood

arthur_kahn · 09-13-10, 01:17 PM

With the most recent Robin Hood (2010) being released on Bluray next Tuesday I figured we could do a Robin Hood poll.

Solid Snake PAC · 09-13-10, 01:26 PM

LOATHE Disney's RH. Of course...I haven't seen it since I was a kid...but still. '39 for me....

Hokeyboy · 09-13-10, 01:43 PM

The correct answer is of course the 1939 Errol Flynn/Michael Curtiz movie.

But where is 1976's Robin and Marian? It's better than any of the other films listed (with the exception of the 1939 movie, natch).

arthur_kahn · 09-13-10, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hokeyboy

The correct answer is of course the 1939 Errol Flynn/Michael Curtiz movie.

But where is 1976's Robin and Marian? It's better than any of the other films listed (with the exception of the 1939 movie, natch).

oops! I missed that one. sorry about that.
I love the Disney one (probably due to it being my first introduction to the tale). I was also a huge fan of Ridley Scott's. But again, the Robin Hood tale is great in almost all forms.

Fist of Doom · 09-13-10, 01:51 PM

Other: John Cleese in Time Bandits.

starman9000 · 09-13-10, 01:55 PM

milo bloom · 09-13-10, 01:56 PM

Disney

Hokeyboy · 09-13-10, 01:57 PM

I watched Ridley Scott's film last night. A decent but totally misguided effort. I *LOATHE* how filmmakers insist on dispensing of legend, fantasy, and whimsy and *INSIST* upon presenting "historical truth" or "as close to reality as possible". Which ends up giving us average to mediocre swill like Robin Hood (2010), King Arthur (2004), Troy (2004), etc. Gritty, bloody (well PG-13 bloody, anyhow), sweaty, muddy, magic-deficient takes on properties that are supposed to be either high fantasy or epic supernatural or somewhere in between.

You know who did it right? John Boorman with Excalibur. A perfect balance of grit and fantasy. It might have had a few flaws as a movie, but as grand entertainment it was fantastic.

KillerCannibal · 09-13-10, 02:28 PM

Flynn, FTW!

nando820 · 09-13-10, 02:31 PM

Man I have the HD-DVD of Enroll Flynn's Robin Hood but I want to watch Douglas Fairbanks 1922 version first.

Solid Snake PAC · 09-13-10, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by starman9000

good god...that hair on that man is hideous....

JumpCutz · 09-13-10, 02:33 PM

The Adventures of Robin Hood by a country mile.

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

FRwL · 09-13-10, 03:13 PM

you forgot the 1946 Sword of Sherwood and 1952's Men of Sherwoo and the silent one.

troystiffler · 09-13-10, 03:20 PM

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

I've actually never seen a Robin Hood movie that I love. Though I haven't seen many of them.

Supermallet · 09-13-10, 03:33 PM

Adventures of Robin Hood is one of the most fun and thrilling adventure films ever made. Nothing will top it.

Sessa17 · 09-13-10, 03:54 PM

Anyone that doesn't choose Flynn should be punched in the stomach, & then never allowed to watch movies again.

Groucho · 09-13-10, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sessa17

Anyone that doesn't choose Flynn should be punched in the stomach

Or be stabbed with a spoon!

Hokeyboy · 09-13-10, 04:10 PM

I've tried to like Disney's "Robin Hood", but MAN it bores me to tears.

NoirFan · 09-13-10, 04:16 PM

1939 version, natch.

inri222 · 09-13-10, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerCannibal

Flynn, FTW!

Word!

Numanoid · 09-13-10, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hokeyboy

You know who did it right? John Boorman with Excalibur. A perfect balance of grit and fantasy. It might have had a few flaws as a movie, but as grand entertainment it was fantastic.

Preach it!

Boba Fett · 09-13-10, 04:32 PM

What about "The New Adventures of Robin Hood?" He did fight Mongols, Vikings, and Aliens after all.

FUN FACT: That is the voice of Alan Wake

NoirFan · 09-13-10, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hokeyboy

You know who did it right? John Boorman with Excalibur. A perfect balance of grit and fantasy. It might have had a few flaws as a movie, but as grand entertainment it was fantastic.

Don't forget Helen Mirren's....assets.

VHSpower · 09-13-10, 04:45 PM

what?! no one has voted for 'men in tights'? HAS to be the best one! the scene with the shadows has gotta be the best..haha

Hadrian7 · 09-13-10, 05:17 PM

Should there even be an option at all? Errol Flynn defined and still defines the quintessential Robin Hood mythos. He was literally and figuratively perfect for that role. I think if Cary Elwes had not done a pseudo-parody that he would be a perfect fit for a series of Robin Hood roles in the 90s-2000s. Russell Crowe's take on the character was too much of a revisionist/historical take on the characters and story similar to King Arthur with Clive Owen. Some stories are just that: stories/fables/tales that get passed down through time that does not have a historical foundation.

I'm ranting now, so Flynn for the win!

View Poll Results: What is your favourite Robin Hood?
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1939)	49	54.44%
Disney's Robin Hood (1973)	13	14.44%
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)	13	14.44%
Robin Hood: Men In Tights (1993)	11	12.22%
Robin Hood (2010)	4	4.44%
Voters: 90. You may not vote on this poll

09-13-10, 01:17 PM	#1
arthur_kahn Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 34	Best Robin Hood With the most recent Robin Hood (2010) being released on Bluray next Tuesday I figured we could do a Robin Hood poll.

09-13-10, 01:26 PM	#2
Solid Snake PAC DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 22,193	Re: Best Robin Hood LOATHE Disney's RH. Of course...I haven't seen it since I was a kid...but still. '39 for me....

09-13-10, 01:43 PM	#3
Hokeyboy DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 13,317	Re: Best Robin Hood The correct answer is of course the 1939 Errol Flynn/Michael Curtiz movie. But where is 1976's Robin and Marian? It's better than any of the other films listed (with the exception of the 1939 movie, natch). __________________ Here's to fire. Not the fast and furious kind that burns down shacks and shanties. But the slow, seductive kind that takes down pants and panties. -- Doug Story, 100% White Man, 100% Aryan Bring back wm lopez! And then there's HOKEYBLOG!!!

09-13-10, 01:51 PM	#5
Fist of Doom DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Raleighwood Posts: 5,921	Re: Best Robin Hood Other: John Cleese in Time Bandits.

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09-13-10, 01:57 PM	#8
Hokeyboy DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 13,317	Re: Best Robin Hood I watched Ridley Scott's film last night. A decent but totally misguided effort. I LOATHE how filmmakers insist on dispensing of legend, fantasy, and whimsy and INSIST upon presenting "historical truth" or "as close to reality as possible". Which ends up giving us average to mediocre swill like Robin Hood (2010), King Arthur (2004), Troy (2004), etc. Gritty, bloody (well PG-13 bloody, anyhow), sweaty, muddy, magic-deficient takes on properties that are supposed to be either high fantasy or epic supernatural or somewhere in between. You know who did it right? John Boorman with Excalibur. A perfect balance of grit and fantasy. It might have had a few flaws as a movie, but as grand entertainment it was fantastic. __________________ Here's to fire. Not the fast and furious kind that burns down shacks and shanties. But the slow, seductive kind that takes down pants and panties. -- Doug Story, 100% White Man, 100% Aryan Bring back wm lopez! And then there's HOKEYBLOG!!!

09-13-10, 02:28 PM	#9
KillerCannibal DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Behind the Orange Curtain Posts: 17,064	Re: Best Robin Hood Flynn, FTW! __________________ DVDAf Horror Movie Challenges: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

09-13-10, 02:31 PM	#10
nando820 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,344	Re: Best Robin Hood Man I have the HD-DVD of Enroll Flynn's Robin Hood but I want to watch Douglas Fairbanks 1922 version first. __________________ I hate those days when they call me lady Gastelos.com

09-13-10, 02:33 PM	#12
JumpCutz DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: south of heaven Posts: 11,111	Re: Best Robin Hood The Adventures of Robin Hood by a country mile. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

09-13-10, 03:13 PM	#13
FRwL DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: California Posts: 2,451	Re: Best Robin Hood you forgot the 1946 Sword of Sherwood and 1952's Men of Sherwoo and the silent one.

09-13-10, 03:20 PM	#14
troystiffler DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Phoenix, AZ, Passively angry as heck but gosh darn I'll sit back and take it you know, whatever Posts: 10,288	Re: Best Robin Hood Robin Hood: Men in Tights I've actually never seen a Robin Hood movie that I love. Though I haven't seen many of them. __________________ Hrmph.

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Supermallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Termite Terrace Posts: 38,751	Re: Best Robin Hood Adventures of Robin Hood is one of the most fun and thrilling adventure films ever made. Nothing will top it. __________________ "if you truly want to discuss Sodom with me, send me a PM" - dvdjunkie32 Watch me squawk on Twitter: @Supermallet Check out my Bond commentaries

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Sessa17 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: NJ, the place where smiles go to die Posts: 7,393	Re: Best Robin Hood Anyone that doesn't choose Flynn should be punched in the stomach, & then never allowed to watch movies again. __________________ "I got the shotgun, you got the briefcase. It's all in the game though, right?" - Omar Proudly doing my part to support the economy

09-13-10, 04:10 PM	#18
Hokeyboy DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 13,317	Re: Best Robin Hood I've tried to like Disney's "Robin Hood", but MAN it bores me to tears. __________________ Here's to fire. Not the fast and furious kind that burns down shacks and shanties. But the slow, seductive kind that takes down pants and panties. -- Doug Story, 100% White Man, 100% Aryan Bring back wm lopez! And then there's HOKEYBLOG!!!

09-13-10, 04:16 PM	#19
NoirFan DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nightmare Alley Posts: 17,114	Re: Best Robin Hood 1939 version, natch. __________________ DVDAf "If you want something done right, you have to live in the past." - Bruce Eric Kaplan 2012 Horror Challenge

09-13-10, 04:32 PM	#22
Boba Fett DVD Talk Reviewer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5,603	Re: Best Robin Hood What about "The New Adventures of Robin Hood?" He did fight Mongols, Vikings, and Aliens after all. FUN FACT: That is the voice of Alan Wake

09-13-10, 04:45 PM	#24
VHSpower New Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2	Re: Best Robin Hood what?! no one has voted for 'men in tights'? HAS to be the best one! the scene with the shadows has gotta be the best..haha

09-13-10, 05:17 PM	#25
Hadrian7 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 716	Re: Best Robin Hood Should there even be an option at all? Errol Flynn defined and still defines the quintessential Robin Hood mythos. He was literally and figuratively perfect for that role. I think if Cary Elwes had not done a pseudo-parody that he would be a perfect fit for a series of Robin Hood roles in the 90s-2000s. Russell Crowe's take on the character was too much of a revisionist/historical take on the characters and story similar to King Arthur with Clive Owen. Some stories are just that: stories/fables/tales that get passed down through time that does not have a historical foundation. I'm ranting now, so Flynn for the win!