7 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Robin Hood decides to fight back as an outlaw when faced with the tyranny of the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Starring: Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Christian Slater, Alan RickmanAction | 100% |
Adventure | 82% |
History | 25% |
Romance | 16% |
Drama | Insignificant |
Video codec: HEVC / H.265
Video resolution: 4K (2160p)
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (2 BDs)
4K Ultra HD
Region B (locked)
Movie | 3.5 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 5.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Zavvi is offering a Limited SteelBook edition of Arrow's release of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Interestingly, this packaging contains the SteelBook inside a slipbox (though evidently with a different image than the one adorning Arrow's standard packaging of their 4K UHD release of the film), probably so that some abundant non disc swag can be included. (Arrow sent a standalone SteelBook for purposes of this review, but Zavvi's website clearly shows a slipbox and non disc swag, and Arrow has confirmed that is how this is packaged.) But also interestingly, the SteelBook release offers both a 2160 and 1080 disc, something that Arrow tends not to package together that often, making this a perhaps more attractive package for some fans. This review will focus on the SteelBook packaging, but there are links below to my reviews of the standard packaging of both the 1080 and 2160 releases of the film from Arrow.
Video quality of each format is assessed in the above linked reviews.
Audio quality is assessed in the above linked reviews.
Both on disc and non disc supplements are detailed in the above linked reviews. Additionally, this SteelBook offers a nicely designed cover that features images of Costner, Mastrantonio and Freeman (along with some of "and the rest") on the front and Rickman and the rest of "and the rest" on the back, with a predominance of rather dark tones in the brown and black range. The inside cover has some whimsical line art.
Arrow tends to offers its 1080 and 4K UHD releases of the same film as "standalone" products, and so this SteelBook may provide some fans with the best of both worlds. The SteelBook itself is nicely designed with some good character art. See my reviews for specifics on the technical specs, which are generally solid, and the supplements, which are very enjoyable. Recommended.
Extended Cut
1991
1991
Limited Edition
1991
Limited Edition
1991
1991
Special Edition
1991
1991
2010
Premium Collection
1938
International Version
2007
Director's Cut | Special Edition
2004
Director's Cut
2004
2016
2014
1995
Double Play
2010
1995
Director's Cut
2005
2017
2006
2000
1998
2018
Ultimate Edition
2005
1995
2015
Rental Copy
2011