Robin Hood (right) (Cary Elwes) and Ahchoo (left) (Dave Chappelle) |
20100707:
I love most of the movie's anachronisms. They fit particularly well in a movie that is over-the-top in all respects. I would note, however, that most of the humor is just inside-the-head funny as opposed to laughing-out-loud funny. In fact, there was only one scene for which I gave a chuckle and that happened during the wedding scene.
For some parts in this movie, namely the rapping sequences, I could have benefited from watching the movie with caption.
Prince John (Richard Lewis) and the Sheriff of Rottingham (Roger Rees) |
The Wikipedia article mentions how director Mel Brooks includes references to his older films and spoofs other Robin Hood movies.
Overall, while not a great film, I find Robin Hood: Men in Tights worth watching at least once.
[20140609 Edit]
20140609:
In contrast to my previous viewing, today I was chuckling for more than just one scene throughout the movie.
Maid Marian (Amy Yasbeck) |
I would slightly improve on my earlier recommendation, saying that if you enjoy Mel Brooks's style of humor, then you will surely enjoy Robin Hood: Men in Tights. For those who have not yet seen a movie directed by Mel Brooks, then I would recommend Robin Hood: Men in Tights to those who enjoy watching comedies. Overall, Robin Hood: Men in Tights is a good film and worth watching at least once.
Instant Comments:
2: "There must be another way to do the credits."
2: References King Kong (1933) (1976) (2005).
Blinkin (Mark Blankfield) |
2: "Great strength of feet."
2: "Who possesses a key to my..." [looks down] "...heart."
2: Haha. "You want certain, hire yourself a witch! Me, I'm just your cook."
2: Changed it to Latrine. "Yeah, used to be 'Shithouse.'"
2: "Abe Lincoln."
2: "It's the principal of the thing."
2: Will Scarlet O'Hara. "We're from Georgia." References Gone With the Wind (1939).
Broomhilde (Megan Cavanagh) and Marian |
2: "Man, white men can't jump." References White Men Can't Jump (1992).
2: "What a smoothie, he's definitely a smoothie."
2: "Because, unlike some other Robin Hoods, I can speak with an English accent." Reference to Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991).
2: Ha! Picks up the gauntlet.
2: I thought 'gross,' but Robin says "That's disgusting." (lend me your ears)
2: Hehe. Bubbles.
2: "I have a mole?"
Little John (Eric Allan Kramer) and Robin Hood |
2: Hehehe. "I touched it."
2: Mel Brooks! (Rabbi Tuckman)
2: "You Prince of Thieves, you."
2: References/Spoofs The Godfather (1972).
2: References On the Waterfront (1954). "I coulda been a contender..."
2: Hahahahaha. "Go like this." [click-cluck-click-cluck] "He can't do it! I love to tease him."
2: "We'll make him an offer he can't refuse."
2: "Let me see the script." A similar bit was done in The Muppet Movie (1979).
2: A lifesaver!
2: The toilets shall be known as Johns.
2: References Blazing Saddles (1974).
Asneeze (Isaac Hayes) and Robin Hood |
Credits:
1: Stunt Coordinator
1: Sword and Fight Coordinator
1: Archery Master
1: Wrangler Ramrod
1: Dialogue Coach
1: "Men in Tights" - lol
1: "Marian" - I liked the End Credit Duet version of this
1=20100707, 2=20140609
Watched 20100707 (Netflix, Instant)
Watched 20140609 (Netflix, Instant)
Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) Mel Brooks. 104 min.
"Let me see the script." |
Relevant Links:
Robin Hood: Men in Tights (IMDb.com)
Robin Hood: Men in Tights (RottenTomatoes.com)
Robin Hood: Men in Tights (Wikipedia.org)
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