tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post4766382424908107262..comments2024-03-28T14:32:41.320-04:00Comments on Speak of the Devil: The Five Hoods: The SwashbucklerWilliam Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-64400585456485632502014-10-14T07:18:59.923-04:002014-10-14T07:18:59.923-04:00For me, this is the only Robin Hood movie worth wa...For me, this is the only Robin Hood movie worth watching. They got everything right.Lynn Benoithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602264087475847806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-12695375436478975312014-10-14T06:48:56.449-04:002014-10-14T06:48:56.449-04:00This one I did not see. But after reading your re...This one I did not see. But after reading your review, I think I should take the time to give it a look!Lowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305748075301453010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-68725939340791812602014-10-12T08:23:52.476-04:002014-10-12T08:23:52.476-04:00Robin Hood is a great story!Robin Hood is a great story!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-6694683397534267152014-10-11T18:38:19.527-04:002014-10-11T18:38:19.527-04:00One of my favorites !
I wonder if a very young Jam...One of my favorites !<br />I wonder if a very young James Cagney could have tried it. We have pigeon-holed him although he fit or fell into that niche of acting. <br />He was not the tall suave Errol Flynn but who is? <br />Except maybe Bugs Bunny ! <br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-10986675594946877882014-10-11T14:59:49.685-04:002014-10-11T14:59:49.685-04:00James Cagney? Surely you jest!
One of my favorite...James Cagney? Surely you jest!<br /><br />One of my favorite films!Cheryl B. Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04278782212826383478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-88609752191525026372014-10-11T14:47:34.648-04:002014-10-11T14:47:34.648-04:00Another one I haven't seen. I have, however, s...Another one I haven't seen. I have, however, seen Robin Hood: Men in Tights!Normahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685538277690762655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-60586712713450414372014-10-11T12:50:09.792-04:002014-10-11T12:50:09.792-04:00@Diane: I had no idea about that casting notion un...@Diane: I had no idea about that casting notion until I started looking for information.<br /><br />@Lorelei: I've seen it in both formats.<br /><br />@Maria: thanks!<br /><br />@Grace: it's a real classic.<br /><br />@Eve: the whole movie works wonderfully.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-29814080649044654082014-10-11T12:44:35.050-04:002014-10-11T12:44:35.050-04:00I think this was my dad's all time favorite fi...I think this was my dad's all time favorite film--mostly for the fencing--and people probably noticed he smiled like Errol Flynn in a broad, engaging manner. Great review. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-13167805943943221452014-10-11T09:34:05.031-04:002014-10-11T09:34:05.031-04:00You're spot on William, when a film is good it...You're spot on William, when a film is good it endures through the decades to be enjoyed by those who might have seen it several times and also by young newbie fans.PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-55519964541647500382014-10-11T09:05:58.275-04:002014-10-11T09:05:58.275-04:00Wonderful review, William! I didn't know Cagne...Wonderful review, William! I didn't know Cagney was considered for the lead. Glad that didn't work out! I haven't seen this movie in years, but now you've made me want to rent a copy and watch it with my kids;).Maria McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138614172014005449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-1114885785603925782014-10-11T07:46:07.367-04:002014-10-11T07:46:07.367-04:00Oh, how I loved this film, watching it on TV, when...Oh, how I loved this film, watching it on TV, when growing up. It was fun to watch. I had no idea it was in color!<br /><br />Thanks for posting, and also for mentioning my blog, William!Lorelei Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03294047277447613989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-88306019515388416562014-10-11T07:28:59.040-04:002014-10-11T07:28:59.040-04:00Yes, Cagney would have been a disaster for this fi...Yes, Cagney would have been a disaster for this film. Whoever thought that might be a consideration was on drugs. lol<br /><br />Nice write up. Adding to my collection of movies this weekend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.com