For its time this is a wonderfully colourful romp through the legend that is Robin Hood.
The sets, cast, action and design are all first rate. The film needs to be taken for what it is 'an enjoyable action adventure' movie very much of its era (amazing to think this was made in 1938). Overall, for me it is only let down by hammy fighting scenes (the men of King John are next to useless) and the music that just doesn't know when to slow down and let the dialogue take precedence. However the sword fight between Robin and Guy de Gisburne is worthy of its Hollywood legend, the colours are glorious and Maid Marian is beautiful indeed, for once. Swashbuckling drama.
The sets, cast, action and design are all first rate. The film needs to be taken for what it is 'an enjoyable action adventure' movie very much of its era (amazing to think this was made in 1938). Overall, for me it is only let down by hammy fighting scenes (the men of King John are next to useless) and the music that just doesn't know when to slow down and let the dialogue take precedence. However the sword fight between Robin and Guy de Gisburne is worthy of its Hollywood legend, the colours are glorious and Maid Marian is beautiful indeed, for once. Swashbuckling drama.