Robin Hood: Men in Tights

The legend had it coming
The legend had it coming
ROBIN HOOD: MEN IN TIGHTS (PG)
D: Mel Brooks
20th Century Fox/Brooksfilm (Mel Brooks)
US 1993
102 mins

Comedy

W: Mel Brooks, J. David Shapiro & Evan Chandler
DP: Michael O'Shea
Ed: Steven E. Rivkin
Mus: Hummie Mann

Cary Elwes (Robin Hood), Richard Lewis (Prince John), Roger Rees (Sheriff of Rottingham), Amy Yasbeck (Marian), Tracey Ullman (Latrine), Mark Blankfield (Blinkin), Dave Chappelle (Ahchoo)

Spoof of all the Robin Hood films with the focus mostly on lampooning 1991's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
In comparison to Mel Brooks' other works this is rather poorly written and some of the jokes question whether they're intentional or if the film is simply poorly made.
There's a handful of funny moments and Cary Elwes is a good choice for the lead role, but unfortunately it's a one-joke movie with a lot of filler packed around it.
5/10

Cary Elwes in Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Cary Elwes in Robin Hood: Men in Tights