Robin Hood: Men in Tights

“The legend had it coming...”

6.6

1993

1h 44m

Comedy

Director: Mel Brooks

Overview

Robin Hood comes home after fighting in the Crusades to learn that the noble King Richard is in exile and that the despotic King John now rules England, with the help of the Sheriff of Rottingham. Robin Hood assembles a band of fellow patriots to do battle with King John and the Sheriff.

Trailer

Robin Hood Men In Tights (1993) theatrical trailer [FTD-0104]

Cast

Robin Hood

Cary Elwes

Robin Hood

Prince John

Richard Lewis

Prince John

Sheriff of Rotingham

Roger Rees

Sheriff of Rotingham

Maid Marian

Amy Yasbeck

Maid Marian

Ahchoo

Dave Chappelle

Ahchoo

Asneeze

Isaac Hayes

Asneeze

Blinkin

Mark Blankfield

Blinkin

Little John

Eric Allan Kramer

Little John

Will Scarlet O'Hara

Matthew Porretta

Will Scarlet O'Hara

Broomhilde

Megan Cavanagh

Broomhilde

King Richard

Patrick Stewart

King Richard

Latrine

Tracey Ullman

Latrine

Reviews

r96sk

<em>'Robin Hood: Men in Tights'</em> is a film that I can see the appeal for. For me, I 'only' found it to be noticeably amusing, as in I don't think I actually laughed once but I was constantly appreciating the many gags that arrive; smirks aplenty, for sure. I'm happy I've finally got it watched. Of the cast, Cary Elwes obviously stands out most. I'm not overly into him as an actor, though I would say he was a strong fit for this one. Richard Lewis and Roger Rees are the best of the rest in my opinion, while Mark Blankfield, Patrick Stewart and director Mel Brooks have solid minor roles. Despite seeing over 2,700 movies, this makes for my first Mel Brooks film. I do have some bewildering blind spots, it's gotta be said; e.g. Alfred Hitchcock is another. Brooks' <em>'Blazing Saddles'</em> is one I plan to see soon. As for this? Good.

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