There have been a ton of big-screen film adaptations based on the classic literary character Robin Hood over the decades. My personal favorite is The Adventures of Robin Hood from 1938, but among some of the other versions I like is Disney's 1973 version simply titled Robin Hood.
In this version all of the of the characters are anthropomorphic animals: Robin and Maid Marian are foxes, Little John is a bear, Prince John is a Lion, Friar Tuck is a Badger, etc. Aside from the 'Robin Hood, except they're all animals' angle, it's a fairly standard retelling. Robin steals from the rich and gives to the poor, he participates in an archery tournament, he and Maid Marian fall in love... you probably know the story.
Overall, I think it's an enjoyable film, all of the characters are fun, and it's only about 80 minutes long, which is nice. One area the film definitely does fall short for me is the soundtrack. Many Disney films are known for not only their quality animation but also their incredibly memorable songs, and this film's music is pretty forgettable. I don't know where this one ranks among hardcore Disney animation fans, but I like it.
3 out of 5
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