Hammer produced Robin Hood film is probably one of the best films with the character. While by no means the Errol Flynn film this is one of the best of the smaller scale films that have appeared over the years. To be certain its no epic, but while some may consider that a draw back I really don't since it allows for the characters and performances to come out. Don Taylor is really good as Robin. He's extremely likable and the sort of man you'd want on your side. The rest of his band is equally as good and its easy to understand why they were considered Merry.
I have never really understood why this film isn't better known. I originally discovered this film as the lesser part of a double feature video tape I don't know how many years ago. I was completely surprised by it when I saw it because I expected it to be a waste of time. I was wrong and I've seen the film numerous times over the years. I have always been mystified that almost no one know that this film exists. I've shown it to several of my friends who have been equally confused that this film has been left to gather dust on the film library shelves some where.
I can't recommend this film enough. While I freely admit its not perfect I do think its a really good adventure and a fine variation on an oft told tale.
I have never really understood why this film isn't better known. I originally discovered this film as the lesser part of a double feature video tape I don't know how many years ago. I was completely surprised by it when I saw it because I expected it to be a waste of time. I was wrong and I've seen the film numerous times over the years. I have always been mystified that almost no one know that this film exists. I've shown it to several of my friends who have been equally confused that this film has been left to gather dust on the film library shelves some where.
I can't recommend this film enough. While I freely admit its not perfect I do think its a really good adventure and a fine variation on an oft told tale.