Review of The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) by Tony P — 03 Mar 2008
So bad ass! Errol Flynn is ten times more Robin Hood than Kevin Costner could ever imagine. In this version, Robin of Loxely is driven by the passion to aid his fellow Saxons, but in Prince of Thieves he is driven to revenge his father's murder.
They're two very good versions, but I think the former is the truest, most inspirational interpretation. It is the themes of giving and unity, not revenge, that have carried the stories of Robin Hood through the ages.
To further compare: Claude Raines villainous portrayal in this 1938 version is surpisingly LESS theatrical than Alan Rickman's in the 1991 film. They are both great performances, and both Raines and Rickman are in the running for some of the best bad guy actors ever.
The relentless action, absurd use of color, and swashbuckling humor makes this film a very loveable classic.
This review of The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) was written by Tony P on 03 Mar 2008.
The Adventures of Robin Hood has generally received very positive reviews.
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