Essay 1-3a: Robin Hood

This essay is about Robin Hood. There are many versions in this movie.

At first, let’ watch the movie in Disney version. Robin Hood is a 1973 American animated film produced by the Walt Disney Productions, and its first release is in the United States on November 8, 1973. The 21st animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series and the film is based on the legend of Robin Hood, but uses anthropomorphic animals instead of people.

The stage is animal world in England. Robin Hood lives as thief in Sherwood Forest. He was loved by everyone because he extorts money from nobleman, divides and gives money to everyone. One day, Prince John picks up unfair tax from poor people. Robin Hood decided to call back King Richard with Little John and Friar Tuck etc... They are Robin Hood’s fellow. People suffered for despotism because they are taxed heavily from Prince John. He takes advantage of King Richard's absence to have everything his way. Robin was a master of the bows. Finally, Robin and his fellows have it out of Prince John, and Robin get married to Marian.

It is easier to watch and understand than original version, so children can understand and enjoy it. It is good for children education. Roughly speaking, main person of Robin Hood is replaced fox in this movie. Other people are replaced many animals too, for example, Little John of Robin Hood's best partner is bear, Maid Marian of heroine is vixen and Prince John of bad prince is lion. It is fantasy, but they are cute. Skippy who longs to be like a Robin Hood is popular character. He is rabbit in this movie. It is very cute because it is small and his voice is very cute too.

Also it is good combination of soundtrack in this movie. It is rhythmical and exciting. There are 7 soundtracks in this movie.

1.    "Whistle-Stop" written and sung by Roger Miller

2.    "Oo De Lally" written and sung by Roger Miller as Alan-a-Dale the rooster.

3.    "Love" written by Floyd Huddleston and George Bruns, and sung by Nancy Adams.

4.    "The Phony King of England" written by Johnny Mercer and sung by Phil Harris,

5.    "The Phony King of England Reprise" sung by Terry-Thomas and Pat Buttram.

6.    "Not In Nottingham" written and sung by Roger Miller

7.    "Love Goes On/Oo-De-Lally Reprise" sung by Chorus.

These soundtracks are very good! Please listen to these soundtracks someday!

Next, let’s watch the movie in original version."Robin Hood" (Robin Hood Prince of Thieves) is the American film of 1991. It is drama of depicting the legendary hero Robin Hood medieval England. It received 64th Annual Academy Awards Best Original Song nomination and the 12th Golden Raspberry Awards Worst Best Actor Award. So it is very famous movie in the world. Its director is Kevin Reynolds. Starring Morgan Freeman in "Million Dollar Baby" and Kevin Costner in "Dances with Wolves".

When Robin (Kevin Costner) came back to his hometown from the expedition of the Crusades in the late 12th century, his father was gone. He was killed by George of Nottingham prince who wants to strengthen his control. Not only that, Nottingham prince (Alan Rickman) oppressed people. Robin knew its fact and he decided to fight to save people from Nottingham prince with his fellow.

It is more difficult to understand than Disney version. There are many themes in this movie. For example, war, immigration, religion, discrimination and love. Many people were killed in this movie, so it was terrible. Robin Hood overcomes his many troubles. Finally, he gets married to Marian. Its scene is best scene. It is romantic, so the end is happy. Robin Hood is cool, of course, his action is cool too! In addition to, actor (Kevin Costner) is very handsome! Maybe many people will be attracted by his looks. His looks is one of the another charm in this movie. He is famous actor in the US. He fought bravely in this movie. Also he is expert archer.

Let’s watch the Robin Hood movie version in 2010. The story was made in America and The UK. The story is relative history. The story is set in the age of the Crusades. So you will interest. The story is very interesting. Because there are love and be kindness in the story. The actor and the actress had be awarded a prize an Academy Award in the movie.

The character is Robert and Mary and Richard. The story is Robert save England. Robert met difficulty. He can overcome difficulty. Because he be good at archery player and talk glibly. He be kind parson and honest. The Richard king is foolish. Because he brakes he’s promise with nation. Mary loves the spot and she is strong.Robert pretend Mary’s husband. If Robert should it, Mary don’t defend her hometown.

The movie may don’t understand at first. But you will understand to watch to the very end. And you will very interest. Robert is strong. If you watch to think, you will interest powerful in this movie.This movie is wonderful scene particularly.The hero and the heroine of the movie is strong and cool. It is the highlight of a film. the credits roll of movie is beautiful. So you will watch credits roll by all mean when you watch this movie.

Lastly, let’s watch the latest version. Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse is a 2012 animated direct-to-video film starring Tom and Jerry, and produced by Warner Bros. Its director is Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone, and producer is them. Its release date is October 2, 2012. Its running time is 58 minutes. Its country is United States, of course, its language is English.

This movie is very good. Perhaps, this is the most interesting version. In this movie, Robin Hood is like Peter Pan, and the evil Sheriff of Nottingham is like Captain Hook. Tom and Jerry is always battling, but this time they helped King Richard in cooperation. It’s very good. Tom and Jerry are always cute, and Robin Hood and his merry men are cool. Maid Marian is strong woman and cute too.

This movie is good movie. Especially, disney version is easier to understand than original version. If you watch for the first time, please watch Disney version at first. If you haven't watched yet, please watch someday! Tom and Jerry version is good too.

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