Robin of Sherwood - DVD

Robin of Sherwood: The Complete Collection

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The depth of the show is really exciting and we seldom get shows like this today.

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Beyond Robin of Sherwood: The Complete Collection Robin of Sherwood - Season 1 Robin of Sherwood Set 2 More from Acorn Robin of Sherwood Set 2 Amazon Price: $49.99 List Price: $59.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Acorn Media - Model: ACRDAMP9799D Amazon Marketplace: 45 new & used starting at $31.99 Buy at Amazon.com Customer Reviews: Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 5.0 of 5 Best thing to come out in years 5 out of 5 stars. 1 of 1 people found this review helpful. This is the second dvd set to the Robin of Sherwood series that was on PBS here in the states or BBC in England. I watched this series as a kid in England and was happy to see it finally come out here in the states. This was the and still is the cheapest place to purchase this set. Still the best 5 out of 5 stars. 0 of 0 people found this review helpful. One would think having to replace the lead actor would have a negative impact on a tv series, but no not on this one. Jason Connery as the new Robin pulled it off brilliantly. A good time in region 2 3 out of 5 stars. 0 of 1 people found this review helpful. I was very surprise when I was able to watch it in my Dvd. Fabulosa forma de recordar viejos tiempos.... Robin of Sherwood Set 2 5 out of 5 stars. 0 of 0 people found this review helpful. This really is excellent. It engages the viewer from the first episode and expands the relationship between the characters in the following episodes in a realistic and human way. Very enjoyable. I reccomend it. Enjoyed this series! 4 out of 5 stars. 0 of 0 people found this review helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed this set as much as I did the first set with Michael Praed (tho Michael is still my favorite).I bought both sets and watched them in a week. The setting was great, the medieval costuming was very authentic (including dirty peasants as it would have been), the storylines were a wonderful mix of medieval reality and mystical and the characterizations were great. One really comes to care for these young outlaws. Each had a distinct personality and stayed true to it through most of the series. That said, I take off only one star for the scriptwriter, Richard Carpenter, who ended the last episode of both sets unacceptably. Robin (Praed) in the last episode of set 1 and Marian (Trott) in the last episode of set 2, in my opinion, slipped out of character for the mere purpose of a more dramatic ending. Robin was much too wily and smart for such an end, and Marian was strong, passionate and a fighter. She would not have suddenly become a whimpering "female" afraid to face an uncertain future. She would have held onto what she'd been fighting for for so many years. Other than that, everything else about this series is a joy to watch, and I'm sure I'll watch them over and over again. I may however avoid those 2 episodes. Unfortunately, nothing is forgotten. Nothing is ever forgotten. :) Editorial Review: Studio: Acorn Media Release Date: 10/09/2007 Run time: 654 minutes Rating: Nr Robin of Sherwood - Season 1 Amazon Price: $49.99 List Price: $59.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: ACORN MEDIA - Model: ACRDAMP9152D Amazon Marketplace: 52 new & used starting at $34.99 Buy at Amazon.com Customer Reviews: Total reviews: 54 Average rating: 5.0 of 5 A Very Enjoyable Retelling of the Robin Hood Legend 5 out of 5 stars. 3 of 3 people found this review helpful. I'd only seen a few episodes on this epic series on PBS (and missed it completely on Showtime), but it was love at first sight. Along with Arthurian legends, the story of Robin Hood has always fascinated me and films seldom did it justice (Errol Flynn and the brilliant Robin and Mirian notwithstanding). I was thrilled to see it finally released in DVD format and in spite of having been produced in the 1980's, manages not to look dated. The music by Irish band Clannad is perfect, transporting the viewer to another time and place. This isn't Kevin Costner's Robin Hood, though he must have taken quite a few cues from it for his own film. This version has the look and the feel to John Boorman's never-to-be-duplicated classic, 'Excalibur', even casting a member of that film--Robert Addie (who played Mordred in 'Excalibur' and is Sir Guy of Gisburne here). The England of this time is still quite picturesque, full of verdant forests, imposing castles and thatched cottages, but the castles are drafty, rush-strewn edifices, home to not only people but animals (what a smell that must have been), throngs of unwashed peasants, and the cruel yoke of the Norman overlords who view the Saxon people little more than animals. This is a grittier world, and things do not always end happily. The fight for freedom is stained with blood. However, Robin of Sherwood is an epic tale of the triumph of good over evil, of hope over dispair. There is magic, myth and the hero's eternal quest--I think the late Joseph Campbell would approve. Michael Praed is a fabulous Robin Hood. In the first episodes, he is young and idealistic with a certain rakehell charm (and let's be honest, he looked great in those trousers!). As the series progresses and good people die around all him, his demeanor slowly changes, and he comes to see that for every battle won, the war continues. He is most hurt when the villages he has come to the aid of in the past turn him away in his time of need. Ray Winstone as the angry but loyal Will Scarlet is brilliant. One never knows what will set him off, and his on again--off again relationship with the leader of their small band makes for great dramatic tension. Little John (played by Clive Mantle) transcends the stereotyped image of the dumb giant and proves to be a caring yet gentle bear of a man. I also adored the character of Lady Miriam, played by Judi Trott. This Marion knows her own mind and learns to shoot a bow and fight alongside the rest of the merry men. It's brilliant that she dons trews for running through the forest rather than a kirtle and chemise (though she wears those too). She reminded me of Jennifer Roberson's retelling of the Robin Hood legend from Miriam's point of view. No simpering miss waiting for the hero to rescue her from the clutches of the wicked sherriff. Friar Tuck (played by Phil Rose) becomes more than just the standard comic relief, serving as warrior, spiritual advisor and friend. The viewer always knows he's a Christian, but he's one whose deeds are far greater than his words. Nasir (Mark Ryan) is awesome as the mighty Nasir, the skilled swordsman. He doesn't speak much, but his body language is elegant and refined. Herne the Hunter (John Abiniri) was far more effective as shamanistic being rather than another Yoda-type figure. Cypher and companion to Robin, his character is part of a grand literary tradition, and the part reflects that. On the villians' side, both the Sherriff of Nottingham (played with fiendish glee by Nickolas Grace) and Sir Guy (Robert Addie) are frightfully nasty without being cartoonish. They might be Norman overlords, yet both realize they answer to others higher in status, and are completely cruel because they can do nothing to change their situation. In one memorable episode, the Sherriff condemns innocent jews to death without qualm simply to avoid paying a debt. Of course, both always get their comeuppance in the end, but it only spurs them to further acts of vengeance against the "wolfshead" and the populace at large. Anthony Valentine as the evil Baron DeBelleme is thoroughly wicked, and yet compelling too. He was an awesome nemesis. On the supposed "anti-Christian" bias: I'm a little surprised by the naivete shown by those who just can't help seeing Middle Age catholism through rose-coloured glasses. The Middle Ages were a time of both religious faith (as personnified by Crusade mania) and pagan sensibilities, especially in small villages where many of the old festivals continued under new names (and still do to this day). To paraphrase a line from Abbot Hugo (played by Phillip Jackson) when confronted by Sir Guy concerning The Blessing, a time when no blood can be shed, the Abbot replies archly, "as long at they attend mass and have their children baptized, I don't care what foolishness the people get into." Thusly, Friar Tuck's tolerance of pagan beliefs would not have been too far from the mark. There are stories about the founding of Glastonbury Abbey, where it is believed Joseph of Arimathea worshipped alongside the druids. I'm wondering if perhaps the hypersensitive critics missed the beginning of Martin Luther's Protestant Reformation and the posting of the 95 Theses, which included Theses 86: "Why does the pope, whose wealth today is greater than the wealth of the richest Crassus, build the basilica of St. Peter with the money of poor believers rather than with his own money?" The church was very powerful back then, and very rich, and as history has shown, rife with excess. Blaming a show for depicting historical facts because they don't suit a myopic view is rather sad. then again, like most religions, any sort of criticism--even unintentional--is often met with complaints. Robin of Sherwood is a wonderful series the entire family can enjoy. The violence is appropriate for the times, and there's no excess skin. There's friendship, sacrifice, laughter, honor, love and loyalty--things we don't see enough of on network television these days. I am so happy I added this to my collection. Editorial Review: Studio: Acorn Media Release Date: 03/13/2007 Run time: 676 minutes Rating: Nr Robin of Sherwood Series 3 Part 2 Amazon Price: List Price: Amazon Marketplace: 3 new & used starting at $35.52 Buy at Amazon.com Customer Reviews: Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5 Absolutely amazing 5 out of 5 stars. 6 of 6 people found this review helpful. I've been watching these series since I was a child, and the amazing story line coupled with the haunting melodies of Clannad really make watching them a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I highly recommand finding the complete set which ranges from the first four dvd's with Michael Pryed to the later ones with Jason Connery. Although you cannot find them in a playable US region coding, you can however find them in the European coding which will play a PAL DVD player...or XBox if you happen to own one. However you decide to do it, they are wonderful, and for those that loved Robin Hood they are not to be missed. Robin of Sherwood (Complete Series 2) Amazon Price: List Price: Amazon Marketplace: 3 new & used starting at $35.96 Buy at Amazon.com Customer Reviews: Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 5.0 of 5 Please Release This In My Lifetime! 5 out of 5 stars. 16 of 16 people found this review helpful. Is there a good reason why such a quality series of programs can't be released in the US? Both the Michael Praed and Jason Connery versions are the best-acted and best-filmed versions of the Robin Hood legend. If you agree, please add your voice to those who'd like to see this series released here. The BEST Robin Hood EVER! 5 out of 5 stars. 6 of 6 people found this review helpful. I watched this back in the mid to late 1980s on satellite tv. It was such a favorite of mine that the rest of the family didn't dare interrupt me when it was on every week, I was totally engrossed. Truly worth getting a copy of if you can. Love this series 5 out of 5 stars. 4 of 4 people found this review helpful. I loved this series when it aired on cable. While it has not been released in the US you can buy a region 0 version of the complete series from amazon.co.uk. I did and I and am enjoying the whole thing all over again. Yes, these discs work in the USA! 5 out of 5 stars. 1 of 1 people found this review helpful. Everyone else already noted how great the original series was... Let's focus on something else: These UK Nettwork DVDs! First, I'm in the USA, and want to report that YES, these discs DO work in the USA! They really are Region 0 (there are lots of conflicting reports) which means they'll load and play in any region-locked DVD player anywhere in the world. Next - they are PAL, though, not NTSC, so you must have a DVD player and TV that can display them. Most current DVD players can handle this fine, with some converting the output to NTSC and others simply passing the PAL to the TV. Many modern TVs will handle a PAL signal, but not all. Finally, although they are "digitally remastered", the video quality isn't great. I have a feeling the source film (yes, this was shot on film) has degraded somewhat, and this is the best you can get. The audio is amazing, however, except for the one commentary track that was recorded to the surround channels instead of the main ones... Robin of Sherwood - Complete Series 1 (2-DVD Set) ( Robin Hood and the Sorcerer / Witch of Elsdon / Seven Poor Knights From Acre / Alan a Dale / King's Fool ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - Great Britain ] Amazon Price: List Price: By: Network Amazon Marketplace: 2 new & used starting at $34.99 Buy at Amazon.com Features: Editorial Review: Great Britain released, PAL/Region 0 DVD:it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ),SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Biographies, Commentary, Documentary, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery,SYNOPSIS: Robin Hood and the Sorcerer;Young Robin watches his home village of Loxley being burned to the ground by Norman soldiers and his father Ailric, who openly has rebelled against the Norman rule in England, is soon after brutally murdered by the Sheriff of Nottingham. 15 years later, the adult Robin, after his father's death fostered by the local miller, is caught poaching in Sherwood Forest together with his young foster brother Much and brought to the dungeons of Nottingham Castle. After having miraculously escaped imprisonment together with his foster brother and three fellow prisoners, Robin is chosen by the forest god Herne the Hunter to help protect the weak and helpless against the Norman tyrants who have taken over rule in England. ;;The Witch of Elsdon:;The beautiful Jennet of Elsdon rejects the amorous advances of the Sheriff's steward, Sir Guy of Gisburne, and is as a consequence accused of witchcraft by Sir Guy and imprisoned in the Nottingham Castle dungeons together with her husband. The Sheriff, however, realises that Jennet has been set up by his very "susceptible" steward and thus gives Jennet the opportunity to save her and her husband's lives in return for a "small favour". This is an offer that Jennet just cannot refuse...;;Seven Poor Knights From Acre:;Crusaders returning from Palestine have their holy symbol stolen by a blind professional thief. Fiercely hunted by the enraged crusaders, the thief runs into the Sherwood Forest outlaws, making the crusaders mistake them for the thief's accomplices. After a long chase, James ends up dead and Much a prisoner.;;Alan a Dale:;The Sheriff is getting short of Robin of Sherwood (season 3 part 1) Amazon Price: List Price: Amazon Marketplace: 4 new & used starting at $29.75 Buy at Amazon.com Customer Reviews: Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5 There will never again be a better Robin Hood! 5 out of 5 stars. 10 of 11 people found this review helpful. Please, please let this series be on DVD someday soon. This series was the most exquisitely crafted work of art...it would be a tragedy if it were never to be released on DVD. This series was magnificent...beautiful & talented actors, historically impressive, a VERY REAL, raw and inspirational experience. The performances given by Michael Praed were so powerful...no one will ever be a better Robin Hood (not even Jason Connery in the later episodes!) As another viewer mentioned, I also grew up watching this series. It is in my top 5 all-time favorites! My tapes are worn-out as well...I would also seriously buy every single episode if it were ever realeased on DVD, regardless of price. Will there be a region 1 release? 5 out of 5 stars. 1 of 1 people found this review helpful. I really would like to get this series, but... I did pick up the few VHS tapes of this series. Will the full series ever be released for US audiences? Region 2, (UK) already has it, but I don't have a dvd player that plays that. Robin of Sherwood - Complete Series 2 (2-DVD Set) ( Prophecy / Children of Israel / Lord of the Trees / Enchantment / Swords of Wayland / Greatest Enemy ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - Great Britain ] Amazon Price: List Price: By: Network Amazon Marketplace: 2 new & used starting at $34.99 Buy at Amazon.com Features: Editorial Review: Great Britain released, PAL/Region 0 DVD:it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ),SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Interactive Menu, Making Of, Photo Gallery,SYNOPSIS: The Prophecy:;John has been taken prisoner at Nottingham and makes a friend in fellow prisoner Mark, who, after Robin has found an opportunity to free John and his new found friend, decides to join the band of outlaws. Due to Prince John's imminent arrival in Nottingham, Gisburne begins to repair the castle walls. When Prince John arrives, he brings with him a mysterious masked prisoner, who turns out to be a man returned from the dead. ;;The Children of Israel:;The Sheriff has borrowed money from the rich Jew Joshua de Talmont, who makes his living as a "money-lender". Reluctant to return the money when the time is due, The Sheriff makes Gisburne arrange a riot in which all Jews in Nottingham will be killed. Gisburne, however, has got a few plans of his own, having secretly fallen in love with de Talmont's beautiful daughter Sarah. Meanwhile, Robin and Will have a major disagreement, resulting in Scarlet leaving the band of outlaws.;;Lord of the Trees:;Sherwood Forest and the neighbouring villages are celebrating "The Time of the Blessing", an annual forest tradition. Gisburne, left in charge while The Sheriff does his annual touring of the county, is alarmed by the increasing amount of poaching in the forest and thus invites his old war-friend Bertrand de Nivelle to Nottingham in order to put a stop to Robin Hood once and for all.;;The Enchantment:;Robin is put under a spell by the witch Lilith, who makes him steal Herne's Silver Arrow for her. Together with The Arrow, they head for Castle Belleme, where Lilith brings her dead master, Baron de Belleme, back to life. Gisburne, jealous of The Sheriff's new helper Ralp Robin of Sherwood - Series 3 Part 1 (2-DVD Set) ( Herne's Son / Power of Albion / Inheritance / Sheriff of Nottingham / Cross of St Ciricus ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - Great Britain ] Amazon Price: List Price: By: Network Amazon Marketplace: 4 new & used starting at $32.98 Buy at Amazon.com Features: Editorial Review: Great Britain released, PAL/Region 0 DVD:it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ),SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Biographies, Interactive Menu, Making Of, Photo Gallery, Short Film,SYNOPSIS: Herne's Son:;Robin of Loxley murdered and the band of outlaws in Sherwood scattered, Earl's son Robert of Huntingdon is chosen by forest god Herne the Hunter to continue Robin's work and lead the band of outlaws in Sherwood. Huntingdon, though appalled by the way the lords of the land treat the lower classes, is however not prepared to give up his titles, money and privileges in order to live in poverty, and moreover as an outcast, in Sherwood Forest. He swiftly changes his mind, however, when a pale and broken-hearted Lady Marion, whose rich father bought her pardon with the King after her husband's murder, comes to Huntingdon Castle for a dance and is slighted, ridiculed, and finally kidnapped by the other guests because of her notorious past.;;The Power of Albion:;Rumours are spreading through Nottingham that Robin Hood is back from the dead with a vengeance and that the scattered band of outlaws are once again operating in Sherwood. Suspecting that the Lady Marion might try to communicate with her old friends if they are back in Sherwood, The Sheriff decides to have her home of Leaford Grange watched, thinking that she might help him discover how this miraculous recovery of her dead husband might have taken place.;;The Inheritance:;Tuck saves a young woman from being attacked in the forest and invites her back to camp. In the middle of the night, the woman wakes Robert and explains that she is the daughter of his godfather, Agrivane, and that the two of them, alone, must go to him at once at Carleon Castle. At Carleon, the dying Agrivane explains that he is leaving Robert a great inheritance but in order to get it, h Robin of Sherwood, Set 1 Amazon Price: List Price: $59.99 Amazon Marketplace: 3 new & used starting at $48.99 Buy at Amazon.com Page 1 of 2 - Go to page: 1 2

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