Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0786936211092 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC Label: Walt Disney Video Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Walt Disney Video Region Code: 1 Release Date: December 18, 2001 Running Time: 88 minutes Sales Rank: 5786 Studio: Walt Disney Video Theatrical Release Date: March 11, 2001
Description: Sherwood Forest has a courageous new hero -- Gwyn, the daughter of Robin Hood -- in this thrilling new adventure packed with swashbuckling fun for the whole family. Possessing the cunning skills of her legendary father and the beauty and intelligence of her mother Marion, Gwyn (Keira Knightley, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL) is anxious to follow in Robin Hood's footsteps. But he'd rather see her remain safely behind under the watchful eye of Friar Tuck and her best friend Froderick. As King Richard nears death, Robin Hood and his Merry Men are summoned to help bring Richard's son, Prince Philip, to his rightful place on the throne before the evil Prince John can assume power. But when Robin Hood is captured by the Sheriff of Nottingham (Malcolm McDowell, MY LIFE SO FAR) and sentenced to death, his life and the future of England lie in Gwyn's inexperienced hands.
Amazon.com: Robin Hood's legacy seems destined for obscurity due to the birth of his daughter, Gwyn, in The Princess of Thieves. Raised by a devout uncle, Gwyn develops into a headstrong young woman who's resentful of her father's prolonged absences. When Robin Hood at last comes to visit his daughter, Gwyn's impulsive disrespect of his wishes endangers his life and the rightful succession of Prince Philip to the throne of England. Deceit and chance throw Gwyn and Philip together, the pair forms an unlikely alliance, and Gwyn's unique perspective prompts Philip to rethink his beliefs and ambitions, and ultimately changes England's entire future. A talented cast includes Keira Knightley, Malcolm McDowell, Stuart Wilson, Jonathan Hyde, and Stephen Moyer. Adventure, heroism, and folklore reign in this entertaining, 90-minute made-for-TV movie from Disney. (Ages 8-13) --Tami Horiuchi
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Rating: - Average movie, standout performance
I missed this movie when it first appeared on DVD/video but out of curiosity have gone back and watched it. Overall, it's a mediocre production, but what stands out is the dynamic performance of the then mostly unknown Keira Knightley, which foreshadows what she would do in her subsequent star-making roles. In his rave review of "Pride and Prejudice," Washington Post critic Stephen Hunter described Knightley as a "lioness" and "a force of nature," and, though they're not as refined here, she brings those same qualities to "Princess of Thieves" to such an extent that at times some of the other actors look like they're afraid of her. In other words, there's plenty here for the controversial actress' fans to love and for her detractors to hate.
Also notable, is that Knightley's character Gwyn proves to be a "brave dame" by nearly all the criteria put forward by novelist and media critic Susan Isaacs, ... Read More
Rating: - robin hood live
A slight twist on the "Robin Hood" tale. A decent movie but some of the scenes have been done numerous times before. Slightly predictable but still a good movie to watch on a lazy afternoon.
Rating: - Princess of Thieves
I have always loved the story of Robin Hood and this female take on the story justs adds to the adventure.
Rating: - "Wish for a thief, you'll get one."
In 2001, Disney produced PRINCESS OF THIEVES, a made-for-television movie which not only dusted off the legend of Robin Hood but engagingly added to it. It featured the lovely Keira Knightley, who was then only 15 years old and took time off from school to shoot this picture. The following year would cause her star to prominently ascend with the release of BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM, but, even as early as in this film, one can plainly see the natural acting abilities and vivaciousness which radiated from this lanky snippet of a girl.
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The year is 1184 in the reign of Richard the Lionheart, King of England. The Sheriff of Nottingham (Malcolm McDowell) decides to rescind the price put on the head of Robin Hood's baby upon discovery that the infant is a girl. The Sheriff will grow to rue this act. The willful and plucky Gwyn (Keira Knightley), despite the determinedly sheltered ... Read More
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