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Robin Hood : The Complete BBC Series 1 Box Set [2006] [DVD]
enlarge	Director: John McKay Actors: Keith Allen, Richard Armitage, Jonas Armstrong Studio: 2 Entertain Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~£34.99~~ Buy New: £9.43 as of 23/11/2009 05:01 GMT details You Save: £25.56 (73%) New (17) Used (3) from £9.42 Seller: ____the_best_on_dvd____ Rating: 20 reviews Sales Rank: 1347 Format: PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Parental Guidance Region: 2 Number Of Discs: 5 Running Time: 675 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8 Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5.7 x 1.3 EAN: 5014503224820 ASIN: B000VA3J8E Theatrical Release Date: 2006 Release Date: October 29, 2007 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 20 1 2 3 4 Next » Good in the Hood November 9, 2007 Mona 24 out of 31 found this review helpful The delay in this dvd box set being released in the UK has already been covered in previous reviews; however, I am extremely pleased that this item has become available. The other 'volumes' of Robin Hood had nothing in the way of features at all. br / br /I thoroughly enjoyed the first series of Robin Hood when it was shown on the BBC, but refrained from being any dvds until a box set came out (reason being that I love special features!) The packaging is nice, and the episodes are spread over 4 disks, the fifth being for special features, however there are small extras on the other disks as well, e.g. character profiles on all the main cast (excluding Joe Armstrong a.k.a. Allan A Dale, who doesn't do interviews), as well as commentaries on four episodes: Episode 2: Sheriff Got Your Tongue?, Episode 4: Parent Hood, Episode 8: Tattoo? What Tattoo? and Episode 13: A Clue: No. br / br /The commentaries are highly amusing, and the cast crew add some interesting and humorous insights to the filming of certain scenes. For example, did you know that Guy of Gisborne's (Richard Armitage) tattoo in the series was originally red instead of black? br / br /There is also a 'Hood Academy' featurette, which shows the training the cast had to do in preparation for filming as well as the thoughts behind the costumes (which I found quite interesting- especially the reasons behind Allan A Dale's costume) as well a 'Designing the Hood' feature, and a 'Making Of', which has some highly amusing clips of Jonas Armstrong (Robin Hood) and Harry Lloyd (Will Scarlett) speaking some quite random Hungarian. br / br /Overall, I am extremely pleased with these DVDs. The series can be light and fun, but there are also undercurrents of sinister evil, which is quite apparent; especially in the later episodes. I've watched each episode numerous times and I've never got bored of them yet. br / br /If you're looking for historical accuracy, maybe this item isn't for you; but if you're looking for something fun and exciting, with a good script and power packed action sequences, this is an item I would definitely recommend. Great, but... October 10, 2007 LittleBlade (Romford, United Kingdom) 25 out of 37 found this review helpful This isn't a review of the item - which I don't have any kind of problem with (in fact, I welcome it) - but an opinion on the thinking behind its release. So to be fair, I've rated the item for what it is (i.e. something I'd very much like to have) and NOT based on my feelings below. br / br /Robin Hood is a British-made series, made by the BBC with money raised by the TV licence : basically, everybody in the UK who owns a television has paid for this series to be made. br /So why are the British the LAST people in the world that this Complete Series boxset has been made available to? It's already been available - exactly as shown here - in every DVD Region EXCEPT Region 2 for a good while now. br /I think it's contemptible that the BBC released the three separate discs for Series One - with almost nothing in the way of extras - without even hinting that a boxset (with the many extras listed above) would follow :- they always announce that Doctor Who seasons will be released individually with no extras, and followed a SHORT while after (not a year, as in this case) by the extras-laden boxset. br /They've misled us into believing that the individual volumes will be the only release, and given us a year to go out and buy them. And now, when any true fans of the series have more than likely already got them, they have to go and buy them all over again (I should point out that the global releases of Series One were ONLY available as a boxset). br / br /I e-mailed the BBC on this subject when I discovered the existence of the Region 1 boxset about two months ago... they have yet to reply, showing yet more disdain for the people who pay for their existence. br /PLAY FAIR, BBC! Five stars for Guy of Gisborne November 12, 2007 Lady Gisborne (Locksley) 8 out of 17 found this review helpful The series is alright, a family piece, something for everyone. br /Very much modernised and not historically accurate, but extremely watchable. br / br /Above all though let me say three words: Guy of Gisborne. br /The hottest thing on telly right now! Cracking good fun! March 11, 2008 Mrs Gisborn (england) 3 out of 6 found this review helpful I only caught the odd episode of Series 1 Robin Hood when it was originaly broadcast on TV and also missed the early episodes of series 2! Then I became hooked! br / br /This box set gave me a great way to catch up on all the great fun I had been missing. The early portrayal of the characters were slightly different, as they then matured and developed during s2. br / br /The extras provided great insights in to the sets, costumes and characters. I loved the commentories as well. All I can say is that it will be watched time and time again! br /I would have like to have seen some 'deleted scenes' or out takes. Also I would have liked an interview with Keith Allen ( the Sherif ), and there is always space for lots more Richard Armitage ( Sir Guy!) swoon! Finally! May 5, 2009 S. Barlow (UK) 1 out of 2 found this review helpful When this arrived I could not wait to watch all the episodes, I had not watched much of Season 1 so really didn't know what to expect, but what a treat. The DVD extras are bril, espically the Hood Acadamey, the actor commentaries are also good. Now I can watch and listen over and over again Showing reviews 1-5 of 20 1 2 3 4 Next »

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