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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (Spanish) |  | Director: Kevin Reynolds
Actors: Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Christian Slater, Alan Rickman
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: Video
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Rating:  156 reviews
Sales Rank: 1915
Format: NTSC
Language: Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 143 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0790707896
UPC: 012569619531
EAN: 9780790707891
ASIN: 6302206286
Theatrical Release Date: June 14, 1991
Release Date: May 13, 1992
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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 (Fandango, 187) 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. --Tom Keogh
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 Waterworld 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. --Doug Thomas
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 A Classic August 9, 2009
D. Peloquin
The movie is a classic. It's always fun to watch it, however, the quality of the recording is very bad. In fact, I was very disappointed about this but I did watch it in full and still enjoyed the movie. I rate the story 4 but I give a rate of 1 for the recording.
Watch it once, and never again June 13, 2009
C. Rice (Orlans, Ontario Canada)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Costner's acting is terrible, and his accent is even worse (if that's even possible). The dialogue is also weak - and boring. Morgan Freeman's acting is ok, but gosh get someone to help them with their accents! They're ridiculous and it's so distracting. But I agree that Alan Rickman is excellent. i also think it's great that they portray Arabs (or at least one) as different but as respectable as an Englishman, though i find it kind of hard to believe that a "great one" would leave family and the woman who was worth dying for behind to follow Robin Hood around... but hey I wasn't at the Crusades. The only other thing that maybe makes the movie worth watching (only once) is the storyline - but the only people who can really take credit for that are the English... and maybe the real Robin Hood!?!? Oh and, it is nice to dream and have all end well once in a while. But gosh Hollywood makes terrible movies.
 4 1/2 July 15, 2004
Lotus Scrum (Phoenix, Az United States)
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 3 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.
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.
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.
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.
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