Like many others, I was surprised to see the bad reviews on such a classic Disney, reminiscent of the entertainment I got from it as a kid. And I was equally surprised to notice that the movie indeed is rather dull and flawed.
The lack of an epic overarching plot hurts, but this isn't the first nor last movie not depending on a strong plot. What really ruins it for me is the huge laziness on display here. Everything feels (and actually is) recycled, most notably characters and animations. Baloo comes back as Little John, Kaa as Hiss. Laughing and dancing animations are very déjà vu, and even repeated within the film.
However, I still think this film deserves a spot among the classics, because of some hilarious moments involving King John and Sir Hiss, the basic yet sweet romance and THE SONGS. This is the department where Disney keeps nailing it, and Robin Hood is once again outstanding in that regard.
The lack of an epic overarching plot hurts, but this isn't the first nor last movie not depending on a strong plot. What really ruins it for me is the huge laziness on display here. Everything feels (and actually is) recycled, most notably characters and animations. Baloo comes back as Little John, Kaa as Hiss. Laughing and dancing animations are very déjà vu, and even repeated within the film.
However, I still think this film deserves a spot among the classics, because of some hilarious moments involving King John and Sir Hiss, the basic yet sweet romance and THE SONGS. This is the department where Disney keeps nailing it, and Robin Hood is once again outstanding in that regard.