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Robin Hood: Men in Tights

(1993, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Dave Chappelle, Cary Elwes, Tracey Ullman)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Slapstick spoof is not for little ones.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Racial and gender stereotypes portrayed in a satirical manner.
  • Violence:

    Very staged comedic fight scenes.
  • Sex:

    Sexual jokes, partial nudity, discussion and images of chastity belt, and attempted rape scene.
  • Language:

    Occasional swear words.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Robin Hood: Men in Tights

Parents need to know that this film is full of Mel Brooks' classic off-color humor. He uses racial and gender in a satirical manner. Many jokes involve sexual innuendo.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the original story of Robin Hood stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. They could discuss women's place in society during medieval times, including the practice of forcing women to wear chastity belts. Finally, families could talk about the film's stereotyping of African-Americans, particularly noticeable in the opening song and dance routine. What were the filmmaker's intentions by including these scenes in the movie? Parents might want to discuss how older films portrayed black characters without irony, for example, The Jazz Singer.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    iffy for 11+ but still a great movie

    I think it is a great movie but it is very violent and it is old timey it is also filled with tons of sneakying and trickery!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Nevada
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Not for little ones? I say 10 and up is fine

    This movie is really funny!

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Hilarious,good to watch when you have nothing to do

    This is a funny movie but isn't really worth seeing,I liked it and would watch it again. It has some sexuality

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    This movie is awesome!

    I love this movie. It's one of the best movies that I've seen.

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    I don't get why this got a bad review!

    I think that this move was hilarious especially the seen about the Godfather. I highly recommend this!!!!!!!!!

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  8. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in New Hampshire
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 2.0

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 2.0

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