And Robin does just that in Sherwood Forest. It is one thing to accept a neighbor it is a far greater thing to build a neighborhood for the oppressed. When the people are driven from their homes by the murderous regime of Prince John, Robin Hood establishes a haven for them. Robin Hood has pity indeed, it is pity that moves him to action. The movie also illustrated to me the importance of pity. It’s no wonder that I majored in Political Science in college. ![]() The movie also demonstrated to me the damage and misery that is caused by totalitarian governments. The right to property originates in justice - as do all rights - but the right to property is not absolute. Thomas Aquinas has something to say about the morality of such an action: Nevertheless, if the need be so manifest and urgent, that it is evident that the present need must be remedied by whatever means be at hand (for instance when a person is in some imminent danger, and there is no other possible remedy), then it is lawful for a man to succor his own need by means of another's property, by taking it either openly or secretly: nor is this properly speaking theft or robbery. The movie highlights that Prince John sought to starve the poor, and Robin endeavored to feed them. But he was not robbing rather, he was reclaiming recently confiscated money and food. I have always found it odd that Robin Hood is known as a character who “robs from the rich to give to the poor.” Of course, if that’s what Robin was doing - performing robbery - it would be a vice. At the time, I didn’t even know I was learning them, but that’s a powerful way to learn virtues.Īmong those virtues was justice. When I watch it today, four decades later, it’s like seeing an old friend, because Robin Hood taught me plenty of virtues. I first saw this movie with my dad when I was about 13 years old. ![]() Along the way, Robin meets Maid Marian, and this begins a beautiful - albeit dangerous - romance. He also brings in a priest to say Mass and administer the sacraments for the new community. Robin also takes in those poor Saxons who have nowhere else to go. Robin assembles a team of fighting men, and they establish their home base in Sherwood Forest. The poor Saxons desperately need a hero, and a hero appears: Sir Robin of Locksley. His rule of over-taxation, food confiscation, and murder against the Saxons begins. Aided by the treasonous assistance of Norman barons, Richard’s treacherous brother Prince John uses this as his opportunity to seize the throne of England for himself. On his return home, Richard is kidnapped by Duke Leopold of Austria. The movie is set in the late 12th century, during which King Richard the Lionheart has gone to fight in the Third Crusade. Beyond all this, the movie has many virtues to teach and illustrate. Even though it was shot in Technicolor 85 years ago, I’m not sure there has been a prettier movie ever filmed. Dazzling lines of dialogue are delivered in every scene, and the movie is backed by Erich Korngold’s majestic and innovative musical score. The movie stars some Hollywood legends of its own such as Olivia de Havilland as Maid Marian and Errol Flynn in the title role. It fills up the time until the real Disney computer animated blockbuster of this year will be released: Cars.The legend of Robin Hood has been portrayed many times on big and little screens, but no version has even approached the brilliance of 1938’s The Adventures of Robin Hood. ![]() So here's the good news: I think that viewers who liked Madagascar, will enjoy this movie too. But because of the story - a young lion wants to be as cool as its father - it resembles The Lion King more than the Dreamworks movie. Of course people will compare this movie to the overrated Madagascar. But when the animals enter the wild the movie becomes rather dull. ![]() There's a wonderful scene that involves curling and the escape out of the zoo is big fun. The first 20 to 30 minutes, when all the action takes place in the zoo, is very entertaining. In a time in which even giant gorillas can make a believable performance thanks to CGI you can wonder why Disney chose for this option. That's probably good for merchandise, but for the movie that's plain bad. They all look like they were borrowed from a toy store. The bad thing about The Wild is the appearance of its characters. But compared to Chicken Little everything looks great I suppose. This movie was presented to the Dutch press in a small viewing room, but we sure got a good look at it.
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