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Robin Hood: Men in Tights (PG-13, 1993)

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Slapstick spoof is not for little ones.

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What parents need to know

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.

Positive 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 applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
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.

What's the story?

What's the story?
A spoof on Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and other Robin Hood films, Mel Brooks' slapstick ROBIN HOOD: MEN IN TIGHTS is chock full of Brooks' emblematic humor. Robin, played by Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride), returns from Africa only to discover that his ancestral home has been confiscated for failure to pay taxes. He vows to fight the corrupt king and help the poor using his merry band of men. Eventually, Robin meets Maid Marian (Amy Yasbeck) and the two fall in love. The rest you probably already know.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
While there is nothing new or particularly innovative about this Brooks film, Robin Hood: Men in Tights is still entertaining. The traditional Robin Hood theme is all but lost in the slapstick gimmicks and sexual innuendo, but if you like screwball comedies or spoofs, you might enjoy this one.

Movie themes & details

Movie Details
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox
Director: Mel Brooks
Cast: Cary Elwes, Dave Chappelle, Tracey Ullman
Genre: Comedy
Run time: 105 minutes
Theatrical release: January 1, 1993
DVD release: November 12, 1994
MPAA Rating: PG-13
MPAA explanation: off-color humor
This review was written by Shannon Lucas
 
 

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schuymarch1
teen, 17 years old
 
This movie is awesome!
I love this movie. It's one of the best movies that I've seen.
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musicfan789
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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!
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MerlinFan
teen, 14 years old
14
 
LOL ~Laugh out Loud~ LOL
This was a hilarious spoof movie I really enjoyed. But pretty much all the jokes were sexual. Nothing too intense for a mature 13 year old, but !definitely! not for an 11 year old. Great!
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sweetie1025
teen, 16 years old
10
 
Not for little ones? I say 10 and up is fine
This movie is really funny!
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pepster141
teen, 14 years old
10
 
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
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copperzinc
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13
 
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wookiepie93
teen, 18 years old
 
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!!!!!!!!!
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Regina Spektor
teen, 14 years old
10
 
Too sexy for 8 and 9 yr olds
OMG!!!! I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!!
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starwars reviewer
kid, 13 years old
12
 
Hold the phone! Racial stereotypes? Can't you take a joke?
Ok, this movie was really funny. And I mean roll on the floor funny. It did have some high brow humor, but it made me respect it! Now, about the racial stuff I mentioned in my title. Yes, it is a stereotype of African Americans, Jews, Englishmen, and... wow. That's a lot... Still, while I would not expose a young child to this, a more mature audiance can have a laugh right? That is what the film was made for! As the title says, the legend had it coming! Thanks for reading!
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kebija
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10
 
I remember watching this movie when it came to theaters I was 10. It was a great movie. The sexual innuendo's can be a little overboard for those who do not understand it. I can still remember several lines from the movie. I am getting ready to watch this movie again for the first time in years. After I watch it I may change my views.
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