Never let it be said I have no sticktoitiveness. This film languished
in my "to be seen" database for at least a decade before I finally
stumbled across it on one of the cable channels. Fortunately, it's a
period piece, so falling out of date was impossible. And the story--a
disaffected pair of young men in 1700's England turn to (literal)
highway robbery to get a leg up in the world--has continual appeal, made
more so by the jaunty production and good performances seen here. The
ending may be a little obvious, but it's always a kick to see the rich
get robbed by the poor, so it all balances out. Give it a look when
you're in the mood for a bawdy tale of amoral days of yore.
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