Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves The Rewatchables
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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Most Rewatchable Scene

Hanging rescue; Little John staff fight

In the discussion (11)
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  • The opening escape is nominated for its energy, extravagant hair and immediately inconsistent accents.
  • Robin saving a child is an early scene candidate.
  • The staff fight that wins over Little John is a favorite scene.
  • Robin's arrow near Will's hand and motivational speech are nominated partly for the shifting accents.
  • The sheriff's cancel-Christmas outburst is nominated for Rickman's extravagant comic delivery.
  • The final rescue, wedding disruption and sword fight are strongly favored as an exciting final stretch, contrasted with a slower first two-thirds.
  • The battle-planning model is praised for making the eventual action geography understandable.
  • The attack on the forest village is nominated, including the reversal when fire arrives after an apparent victory.
  • Marian watching Robin bathe is another scene candidate, emphasizing her attraction.
  • Connery's surprise ending cameo is praised as ideal kingly star casting that justifies the characters' loyalty to Richard.
  • The hanging rescue is the final scene choice with repeated agreement, while the Little John staff fight is also named a personal favorite; obstacles complicating the rescue shot are praised.