Errol Flynn Collection Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		4.0
Video		4.5
Audio		4.0
Extras		3.5
Overall		4.0

Errol Flynn Collection Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Randy Miller III September 4, 2025

Warner Archive has been stepping up their multi-disc collection efforts in recent months, and that's very good news indeed for anyone looking to fill up their shelves on the cheap: these low-risk sets simply bundle together a quartet of like-minded titles in a space-saving format at wallet-saving prices.

While the majority of these multi-disc packages feature a quartet of films grouped by actor or genre, this new Errol Flynn Collection ups the count to an even half-dozen discs; that's almost 10% of his entire filmography in Flynn's short 50-year life. Previously released on Blu-ray by either Warner Archive or Warner Bros. during the last 15-plus years, the included films are 1938's The Adventures of Robin Hood, 1940's The Sea Hawk and Santa Fe Trail, 1943's underrated Edge of Darkness, 1945's Objective, Burma!, and 1948's Adventures of Don Juan. Bear in mind it's missing other Flynn-starring Blu-rays such as The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex, Gentleman Jim, and They Died with Their Boots On, suggesting a future follow-up might be in the works. (By then, maybe Captain Blood will finally be out.)

For a full synopsis of each film in this collection, please follow the links below.

The Adventures of Robin Hood (reviewed by Greg Maltz) - This 1938 film showcases a charming young Flynn in full swashbuckling mode... only instead of his adventures on the high seas, this time he sports green tights, a feather in his cap, shows expertise in archery, and steals from the rich to give to the poor. Not only is Flynn at his best, but Olivia De Haviland, and Basil Rathbone shine in wonderful supporting roles. An adventure, a love story and a tale of morality, "The Adventures of Robin Hood" is a great family movie from a more innocent time.

The Sea Hawk (reviewed by Randy Miller III) - Michael Curtiz's sweeping historical maritime adventure contains one of star Errol Flynn's best-remembered roles. Peppered with outstanding set pieces, a memorable score by Erich Korngold, and swashbuckling action punctuated by a fierce sword fight that's perhaps one of the best ever caught on film, "The Sea Hawk" flounders in other areas but should still impress genre enthusiasts.

Santa Fe Trail (reviewed by Randy Miller III) - Michael Curtiz's "Santa Fe Trail" isn't exactly a great film; even if the blatant historical inaccuracies don't bother you, the plot is overstuffed and some of its most dramatic moments aren't well-earned. Yet many of the lead and supporting performances are very enjoyable and it still feels like something of a spectacle at times; calling it the "Pearl Harbor" of its day feels like a cheap shot, but the similarities are there.

Edge of Darkness (reviewed by Randy Miller III) - Lewis Milestone's moving wartime drama, based on a then-recent William Woods novel, tells the ground-level story of German-occupied Norwegian villagers who fight back against their oppressors. While it doesn't have the precursive impact of, say, "The Mortal Storm" (a Hollywood film that hated Nazis before it was cool) and suffers from at least one saggy subplot, "Edge of Darkness" serves up a largely durable, well-told story bolstered by solid performances, great music, moody cinematography, and an unforgettable ending.

Objective, Burma! (reviewed by Randy Miller III) - Raoul Walsh's "Objective, Burma!" is an obvious propaganda piece that's nonetheless well-acted, entertaining, and provided audiences at that time with a reasonably realistic depiction of life behind enemy lines. (It's also loosely based on similar events later seen in Warner Bros.' "Merrill's Marauders", and a better piece of filmmaking too.) Beautifully shot and featuring a fine ensemble cast, this somewhat underrated war drama is still worth watching for die-hard fans and newcomers too.

Adventures of Don Juan (reviewed by Randy Miller III) - Originally announced as an unofficial follow-up to "The Adventures of Robin Hood" with a projected 1939 release date (and also set to co-star Olivia de Havilland), Vincent Sherman's "Adventures of Don Juan" finally saw the light of day in 1948 and marked Errol Flynn's welcome return to swashbuckling adventure after nearly a decade. Loaded with humor and sprinkled with romance, rousing action, and even a bit of drama, "Adventures of Don Juan" stands tall as a lightweight but wholly entertaining affair that can still please new audiences almost 80 years later. It's a great finale for this collection.

Errol Flynn Collection Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

For details about each film's 1080p transfer, please follow the review links above. Please note that The Adventures of Robin Hood's older transfer is still encoded with the same early-format VC-1 codec and would look even better with a new facelift, but this recycled 2008 disc still holds up surprisingly well for its age.

Errol Flynn Collection Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

For details about each audio mix, please follow the review links above. Again, Robin Hood is the only outlier as it has lossy Dolby Digital audio (an old and thankfully retired WB policy), but all the other mixes are lossless.

Errol Flynn Collection Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

This six-disc set ships in a hinged keepcase with separate hubs for each disc. Like earlier WAC multi-disc collections, this one simply repurposes existing poster-themed cover artwork as a paneled collage. One or more lightweight bonus features, identical to those found on the previous Blu-rays linked below, can be found on each disc.

The Adventures of Robin Hood - Too many to list -- follow the link for full details.

The Sea Hawk - A five-part "Warner Night at the Movies" program, the 2005 retrospective featurette "The Sea Hawk: Flynn in Action", and the film's original theatrical trailer.

Santa Fe Trail - Just the trailer.

Edge of Darkness - A Western short "Gun to Gun", the Looney Tunes short "To Duck or Not to Duck", and the trailer.

Objective, Burma! - Vintage shorts "The Tanks Are Coming" and "The Rear Gunner", as well as the trailer.

Adventures of Don Juan - A DVD-era audio commentary with late director Vincent Sherman (d. 2006) and film historian Rudy Behlmer, another installment of "Warner Night at the Movies", and the trailer.

Errol Flynn Collection Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Errol Flynn was featured in 66 films during a 26-year career cut short but his untimely death in 1959, but his work continues to be celebrated in Warner Archive's Errol Flynn Collection, which serves up six films previously released on Blu-ray by Warner Bros. and Warner Archive. Each disc in this collection offers very good to excellent A/V presentations (within the boundaries of their respective source materials, of course) and that holds true for the bonus features as well. Collectively, this is an inexpensive and space-saving way to fill out your classic film collection and thus comes Recommended... unless, of course, you're already a die-hard fan and own most or all of them already.