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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (Widescreen) | 
| Director: Kevin Reynolds
Actors: Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Christian Slater, Alan Rickman
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: CDN$ 9.93
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Rating:  154 reviews
Sales Rank: 4783
Format: Ntsc, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 2
Picture Format: Letterbox
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5
MPN: D14000D
ISBN: 0790732858
UPC: 085391400028
EAN: 9780790732855
ASIN: 630460291X
Theatrical Release Date: June 14, 1991
Release Date: September 30, 1997
Availability: Usually ships within 1 - 2 business days
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Kevin Costner's lousy English accent is a small obstacle in this often exciting version of the Robin Hood fable. That aside, it's refreshing to have a preface to the old story in which we meet the robber hero of Sherwood Forest as a soldier in King Richard's Crusades, coming home to find his people under siege from the cruelties of the Sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman). After Robin and his community of outcasts and fighters take to the trees, director Kevin Reynolds (IFandango/I, I187/I) is on more familiar narrative ground, and he goes for the gusto with lots of original action (Robin shoots two arrows simultaneously from his bow in two directions). Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, as Marion, makes a convincing damsel in distress, and Morgan Freeman brings dignity to his role as Robin's Moor friend. Alan Rickman, however, gets the most attention for his scene-chewing role as the rotten sheriff, an almost campy performance that is highly entertaining but perhaps a little out of sorts with the rest of the film. The DVD release includes production notes, theatrical trailers, optional French and Spanish soundtracks, optional English, French, and Spanish subtitles, widescreen presentation, and Dolby sound. I--Tom Keogh/I
Additional Features
Well, the battling Kevins are friends again. Director Kevin Reynolds and actor Kevin Costner have made three films together, and had several notorious battles--most memorably over the IWaterworld/I debacle--yet they're together for a very enjoyable and congratulatory commentary track for this new edition of their film. Costner, as usual, is quite loose for the commentary and is even candid about his "dumb-ass accent." This new cut is 12 minutes longer, adding a few new scenes, mostly with Alan Rickman's Sheriff of Nottingham, including a key plot twist. Another commentary track with Morgan Freeman, Christian Slater, and the two writer-producers is also fun, although the creator Pen Densham meanders into deep meanings about his script that the actioner never, thankfully, adopted. The second disc is a lot of fluff that will only intrigue the young, including interviews and a TV special hosted by Pierce Brosnan from 1991. There are extensive notes on the history of Robin Hood and a gallery of production photos and weapons. Best are the eight selections of Michael Kamen's stirring score recorded in Dolby 5.1. I--Doug Thomas/I
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 4 1/2 July 15, 2004
Lotus Scrum (Phoenix, Az United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Much better than the original release. This version has optimal quality in the picture and sound and has lots of bonus features. Now I can review the content of the film as this version is the best you can get! The film presented here is pretty good, well done. Im not a huge Costner fan but he does fairly well here, this story of Robin Hood did well in the theatres but skyrocketed with the help of Brian Adam's song Everything I do, I do it for you. Its a good film with a great soundtrack and it helped sell cereal, toys and books...Good film, GREAT dvd! Must buy
 Prince of Leaves July 15, 2004
Lotus Scrum (Phoenix, Az United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm rating this film so low only because of the dvd itself. Its a double sided disc that doesnt need to be flipped but the studio was so cheap they made it double sided at the time! The film itself looks average, not wonderful. Do yourself a favor...get the new extra disc version....
aging slowly but surely... July 5, 2004
Kevin Pazyck (Rochester, NY)
This was one of my favorite movies way back when it came out in '91. What may have even prompted me to see it was that it wasn't gonna be the proverbial 'men in tights' satire. But Kevin never really did much that was meant to be an intentional comedy (some only turned out to be that way not by design). Hilarity was an element was not intended to dominant the script. However, anyone who may have been expecting this to be anything like Dances With Wolves will have been thrown a curveball. Costner did not hold the directorial reigns and it shows, with no disrespect to K. Reynolds.br I bought the DVD recently and I cringe at some of the choices the project had taken. It's easy to say it in hindsight but the truth is rough considering the lineup of some high-profile actors cast. Bottom line: It fumbles from being having all components of a comedy, drama, and romance in one release. In other words, typical Hollywood fare.br I found the second supplementary disc sub-par. I'm surely not asking for anything on the level of the Lord of the Rings, Terminator 2 or Star Wars prequels, but I thought the SE version was going to merit more information and detail. I also grew weary of Costner's commentary here.br I might have given Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves three stars. But the cast did all they could do to save a rushed screenplay. The movie did do well in the theatres in '91 so it did have its charm. Get this only if there is absolutely nothing on the store shelf.
 Buy it if you are an Alan Rickman fan June 24, 2004
Tamara D. Johnson (Memphis, TN USA)
The movie is o.k.,except for Alan Rickman!! This man is so good in evil roles!! I just watch it to only see him!! It's one of those movies where you watch if you are bored and don't have nothing to do. If the movie did not have Alan Rickman, I would only rate it two stars!
 Action-packed Film; Much Better Than Timeline May 16, 2004
Tracy Wythe (Richmond, VA USA)
Unlike the movie Timeline, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves actually has a good, solid plot. Kevin Costner as Robin Hood didn't blend in too well when it came to his so-called English accent. Other than that, the movie was excellent. I'm not usually able to pay attention to a movie for more than two hours straight, but this movie kept my eyes glued to the screen throughout the whole movie. I haven't checked out any of the special features on the two-disc extended edition yet, but I'm hoping that they're going to be at least half as good as the movie was. So, if you're looking for an action-packed thriller with some gory moments, I strongly recommend that you get Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves as soon as possible.
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