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Robin Hood: Men in Tights
- Review Date: August 8, 2005
- PG-13
- Genre: Comedy
- 1993
Common Sense Media says
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.
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?
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.
What 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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This movie is awesome!
I love this movie. It's one of the best movies that I've seen.
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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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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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Not for little ones? I say 10 and up is fine
This movie is really funny!
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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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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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Too sexy for 8 and 9 yr olds
OMG!!!! I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!!
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| Studio: | Twentieth Century Fox |
| Director: | Mel Brooks |
| Cast: | Cary Elwes, Dave Chappelle, Tracey Ullman |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Run time: | 105 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | January 1, 1993 |
| DVD release date: | November 12, 1994 |
| MPAA rating: | PG-13 |
| MPAA explanation: | off-color humor |
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