Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves - Arrow Video 4K UltraHD Review

Robin Hood has been seen in many forms of media over the years. From book to comic, from television to movies. Robin has also been portrayed by the great Errol Flynn and as a fox in the classic Disney film. But arguably one of the best versions is 1991's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

This version of Robin Hood is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. So, for that epic of an anniversary, Arrow Video is releasing this action-adventure classic on 4K UltraHD for the first time ever.

Synopsis: Robin of Locksley (Kevin Costner, Waterworld) returns from the Crusades to find his father dead and vows revenge. With his Moorish companion Azeem (Morgan Freeman, Unforgiven), he joins a band of peasant rebels to do battle against the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman, Die Hard) and win the hand of the fair Maid Marian (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, The Abyss), cousin of the absent King of England.

This version of Robin Hood may not be as classic as Errol Flynn's version or as much fun as Mel Brooks' version Robin Hood: Men in Tights. But there is no denying that the POV arrow strikes and the casting of Kevin Costner and the great Morgan Freeman take a story that has been told time after time and make this a must-see version.  

Arrow Video has transferred Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves to 4K (2160p). The audio track is the original uncompressed stereo and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio. There is also the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. 

This 4K restoration is for both the theatrical and extended cuts from the original negative by Arrow Films. Looking at this film in 4K is a pleasure. A wonderful upgrade. But along with a great 4K picture is the great bonus features included in this set.

Bonus Materials
* Audio commentary with director Kevin Reynolds and actor Kevin Costner
* Audio commentary with actors Morgan Freeman and Christian Slater and writers/producers Pen Densham and John Watson
* Here We Are Kings: Making Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, a multi-part documentary featuring interviews with Densham, Watson, director of photography Douglas Milsome, editor Peter Boyle, costume designer John Bloomfield and many more
* Robin Hood: The Myth, the Man, the Movie, an archival 1991 documentary hosted by Pierce Brosnan
* One-on-One with the Cast, archival 1991 interviews with Costner, Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Slater and Alan Rickman
* Bryan Adams “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” performance at Slane Castle, Ireland
* Music soundtrack cues
* Theatrical trailer
* TV spots
* Image gallery
* Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper
* Collectors’ perfect-bound booklet featuring writing on the film by Jackson Cooper and Mark Cunliffe
* Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper
* Double-sided fold-out poster featuring newly commissioned artwork by José Saccone
* Six postcard-sized artcards

As you can see, Arrow Video never disappoints when putting together a 4K release. The amount of on-disc bonuses and then booklets, posters and art cards make this one amazing release for the action adventure wing of your home video library.

So if you love the Adventures of Robin Hood, why not upgrade that old DVD of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves to the new 4K UltraHD. Head over to MVD Shop or Amazon and order your copy today.


Out of 4 film reels (4 being the best) the 4K of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves receives.....