Robin Hood: Men in Tights

Name: Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Musical
Released: July 28, 1993
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 44
Cast: Cary Elwes

1993

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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: July 28, 1993 | PG-13

Starring: Cary Elwes

Summary: A spoof of Robin Hood in general and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves in particular.

Director: Mel Brooks

Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Musical

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 104 min

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Mick LaSalle

Mel Brooks has made a movie that's completely free and spontaneous, which at the same time is not in any way lazy or sloppy. [28 July 1993, p.E1]

R.L. Shaffer

Men in Tights does work more often than not, even if the jokes are a little cheaper than normal. Read full review

Chris Cabin

It should be said that this negligible absence of Brooks’s boundary hopping wit and untamed performances doesn’t quite render Men in Tights unwatchable. There’s an appropriate, albeit languid merriment to the proceedings kept alive by a few choice cameos (Dick van Patten, Dom DeLouise, Brooks himself) and a handful of gags that land on their feet. Read full review

Robert Faires

One glance at the title shows you just where Brooks's head is these days: in his pants, specifically, in the area immediately below the belt. The one-time master parodist (Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein) seems so focused on this universe bounded by the ass on one end, so to speak, and the groin on the other, that he forgets to do anything at all original to spoof Robin Hood or the swashbuckling films Hollywood has made of him. Read full review

Staff (Not Credited)

The problem with Mel Brooks these days is the same one Woody Allen would have if he kept making Bananas over and over. [30 July 1993, p.3F]

Nathan Rabin

Out-and-out dud, underlining how far the mighty have fallen. Read full review

Jay Boyar

Many years ago, Mel Brooks made up his mind about what was funny and he hasn't budged since. [30 July 1993, p.21]

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APRICE320

Nov 13, 2021

It's a classic. One of my favorite movies to watch time and time again. Will continue to do so.

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B3ckett

Oct 5, 2017

Some of the jokes will stick with you for ages, some of the acting will make you raise your eyebrow, but in overall it is a pleasant and not demanding entertainment. The story covers the adventures of Robin of Loxley, who after returning from the crusade in Jerusalem, finds his family homeSome of the jokes will stick with you for ages, some of the acting will make you raise your eyebrow, but in overall it is a pleasant and not demanding entertainment. The story covers the adventures of Robin of Loxley, who after returning from the crusade in Jerusalem, finds his family home taken away by the Prince John and his Sheriff on Nottingham because of unpaid taxes, which are unfair to the people. From here he embarks on a journey to throw the wrongful ruler from his throne with help of his new companions, falls in love and uses Maverick arrows, when needed.

This movie features a wide cast of colorful characters, which you will still remember after a while, some good lines, some cheesy ones, but what is the most important - it featuers plain and simple fun. It's definetly worth watching at least once, if you're into Mel Brooks/slapstick comedy.… Expand

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Pan_Krytyk

Sep 29, 2021

podobał mi się ten film.. lubię komedię mela brooksa... uśmiałem się i to już nie jednokrotnie bo film widziałem kilka razy.

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imthenoob

Jan 13, 2021

Elwes, as always, is a charming lead but the comedy just isn't there. So many jokes fail to land or they are used so much that they just become less and less funny over time. I think the comedy comes off as a bit forced as it seems they never let off the gas pedal once the film starts. ItElwes, as always, is a charming lead but the comedy just isn't there. So many jokes fail to land or they are used so much that they just become less and less funny over time. I think the comedy comes off as a bit forced as it seems they never let off the gas pedal once the film starts. It was like every other line was a punchline and it grew stale quickly.… Expand

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ComandanteCobra

Apr 29, 2022

It didn't aged well.
Slow, predictable jokes, irritating songs.
It's a "no" for me, sadly.
Maybe you can find it funny if you are very young

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Nov 12, 2021

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