☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
The
Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) – M. Curtiz
Here we have brave feats of derring-do
by Robin Hood (Errol Flynn) and his band of merry men (including Alan Hale as
Little John and Eugene Pallette as Friar Tuck).
Their bravery is for a good cause: protecting the poor Saxons from
wicked Prince John (Claude Rains) and Sir Guy of Gisborne (Basil
Rathbone). And even though eyes are
being poked out and ears cut off by the bad guys, this is still exhilarating
and fun, as Robin’s rebelliousness is charismatic and cheeky rather than angry. Of course, the good guys do not always come
out on top, but Maid Marian (played by Flynn’s usual love interest, Olivia de
Havilland) is on hand inside the castle to help them escape. Director Michael Curtiz (stepping in after
William Keighley was let go) keeps things moving at a good clip, such that one
fabled episode after another comes rollicking through. Both the Technicolor and the frequent
swordplay are eye-popping as well and you really cannot go wrong if you are
looking adventuresome thrills. Hollywood
at its best.
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