Robin Hood - Men in Tights Reviews

• Why don't we FOX them!?

  
  By A6FBI74M90G4L on 2002-05-29
  Love Robin Hood? Well, Mel Brooks has made fun of this timeless story in one of the "best ideas since pay toilets." This excellent and witty film has continued Mel Brooks' legacy of wacky, outrageous films such as Blazzing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Spaceballs and History of the World Part I.

  Cary Elwes probably described his own performance best: "Unlike some other Robin Hoods, I can speak with an English accent!" Cary Elwes brought comedic timing and a wacky calmness to literature's most heroic and stern characters.

  Other great performances included Richard Lewis as Prince John who is constantly annoyed by the noise in his castle and his outstanding mobile mole. David Chappelle brings soul to the cast in a midevil attitude sort of way with impersonations of Malcolm X and famous lines such as "awww, white men can't jump!" Roger Rees also brings a wacky interpritation to one of history's greatest villains. Mark Blankfield brings and incredibly funny wacky blindman to life with excellent delivery and fast punchlines. Also, watch out for Little John, "but don't let the name fool you, in real life, he's real big!" played by Eric Kramer. Some other noticible performances were given by Amy Yasbeck, Megan Cavanagh, and Matthew Porretta.

  Watch out for many famous stars making brief appearances such as Isaac Hayes, Tracey Ullman, Patrick Stewart, Dom DeLuise, Dick Van Patten, and of course, Mel Brooks.

  You'll want to watch this hillarious movie over and over again to catch some of the faster jokes and to pick up on some of the older ones. I have seen this movie many times and I still repeat lines from it on almost a daily basis.

  As Mel Brooks would say this movie is "the best thing to come since pay toilets!"
  
  

• Side-splitting!

  
  By A18M68DE1Y6W51 on 2002-11-28
  When Mel Brooks is "on," nobody is funnier. "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" is another side-splitting parody from the director, and like his other hits, it has some moments that have me falling out of the chair no matter how many times I see them.

  The plot loosely (very, very loosely) follows the Robin Hood saga of yore. Robin, looking a lot like Errol Flynn, is surrounded by his Merry Men. They're merry, alright--they do a singing, dancing number entitled "Men in Tights" after trying to hike up said garments in "Ye Olde Privy."

  Robin is lured into a nefarious archery contest concocted by the evil Prince John, with the help of Don Giovanni. This particular "Don" is played to the hilt by Dom DeLuise, doing a perfect imitation of Marlon Brando as Don Corleone. This is one of the aforementioned scenes that has me unable to sit in the chair! It is literally a show-stopper; so funny that it's hard to hear the lines.

  When Maid Marion hears of the plot, she rides into the forest to warn her beau--accompanied by her massive Brunhilde of a chaperone (the aside to the audience by the chaperone's horse is another can't-miss piece of hilarity). Robin can't resist showing off his archery talents, however, and rides off to the tournament, knowing he is marked for death.

  Need I say it--everything turns out great in the end. Except for the viewer, who has had a heart attack from laughing too hard! This is a must to add to your collection. Another Mel Brooks classic.
  
  

• A spoof for people who hate spoofs.

  
  By on 2000-07-10
  If you're sick and tired of spoofs, especially the dumb ones of today, like "Mafia!" or "Scary Movie", this is the spoof for you. This movie has all kinds of crazy humor that doesn't offend anyone or go over the top, and has a mess of celebrities in it, like the main star, Cary Elwes, and a great supporting cast consisting of Amy Yasbeck, Dave Chappelle, Isaac Hayes, Megan Cavanaugh, and even Patrick Stewart, under the direction of comedy legend Mel Brooks, who also appears in the movie. This movie has all kinds of humor, from humor spoofing modern times, to "secret" humor, to metaphorical humor, and to simply wacky humor anyone can laugh at. Like the Monty Python movies and the Naked Gun trilogy, you'd have to be dead not to find this movie funny.

  So in short, see this movie! You'll laugh till your sides hurt!
  
  

• Please add your vote for the DVD - here's why ...

  
  By A1B6QFRKM2EX25 on 2003-04-03
  This movie is so funny - it has situational comedy, parodies, word play, melodrama, etc.. My husband and I laughed out loud for most scenes and smiled through the rest. The comedic talents of the actors are wonderful - their facial expressions were perfect. The comedy is witty enough that this movie will hold up to multiple repeat viewings. I would recommend also seeing the Kevin Costner version of Robin Hood first to appreciate the movie more, but it is not essential - Mel Brooks pokes fun enough at real life incidents.

  I do know that some people may find this movie offensive (some friends of ours did). However, in defense of Mel Brooks, he doesn't appear to be advocating any particular lifestyles, just using them as fodder for hopefully the amusement of all. Parents might want to screen this movie first, as there is a chastity belt, a lustful "cook-witch", and some prisoners give the prison warden the bird. That said, most of the movie doesn't offend (I don't want to give away too many jokes, but I do want you to cast your vote for the DVD - there are plenty of jokes like Little John falling into two inch deep water and needing to be rescued).

  In these times of uncertainty, we need good belly laughs, and this movie provides that.
  
  

• Five Stars for this Hilarious Mel Brooks comedy

  
  By A3MMX0D8RQ26FE on 2001-08-16
  "Oh look. It's Cary Elwes."

  That was my line to my sister at the video store as she tried to choose between two films. We ended up with this one, and I have to say I could not stop laughing.

  Although a sense of humor is appreciated with me, this was the first movie since I can't remember when that I couldn't stop laughing after I started. Usually I can stop when the first joke is over and begin again at the second, but I couldn't hold it back this time. This event took place during the Men in Tights song.

  This was- brace yourself- MY FIRST MEL BROOKS MOVIE. I'm pretty sure it was the first. I must have watched it 6 times in my five day rental period, and I am now addicted to it and Mel Brooks (doesn't that Matthew Broderick/ Nathan Lane version of The Producers look fantastic??). That's pretty good for the movie, considering I only recommended it because the last movie I saw before it was The Princess Bride and I wanted more Cary Elwes.

  Rent this movie. It will hit your sense of humor every time.
  
  

• Coming to DVD on April 4, 2006!
  By AD0Z6SQNBKI9E on 2006-02-25
  20th Century Fox has announced that they will release "The Mel Brooks Collection" 8-disc DVD set on April 4, 2006. It is supposed to include new editions of "History of the World, Part I," and "Young Frankenstein" along with the new-to-DVD titles of "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," "High Anxiety," "Silent Movie," "To Be or Not to Be," and "Twelve Chairs."
  
  It will also include "Blazing Saddles" (a Warner Brothers release). I believe it will be the same as the "30th Anniversary Special Edition" previously released.
  
  It is likely that these films will not be released individually until after the release of the box set. So, those of us who already own the previously released titles will either have to wait for the individual releases or sell off our used DVDs to make room for the new.
  
  
• At last!
  By A3CYBU8RGGQPCM on 2006-06-18
  The slapstick, the humor, the romance, the action. Mel Brooks has created a medieval masterpiece with Robin Hood: Men In Tights. It's been a long time coming, but is finally appearing as a stand alone DVD release this September. This will be one of the highlights of my extensive movie collection at last!
  
  
• This needs to be on DVD!
  By A1R5W7COJLTLM2 on 2004-01-17
  This is a great movie, and I can't stand staring at the tattered old VHS copy I have at home. It hasn't stopped making me laugh, and it's ridiculous that this classic Mel Brooks film hasn't been converted to DVD, especially with the airtime it's had on Comedy Central. Please more people send in email addresses to vote and hopefully put this on DVD!
  
  
• WHY is this not out on DVD yet!?!?!
  By A18XTJDO6KBOS1 on 2006-01-02
  151 reviews (152 now) that give it an average of 4.5 stars...people BEGGING for this to be on DVD for years. Region free bootlegs selling on Ebay for $60+ (yipes), heck they didn't even try to capitalize on the fact it's one of Dave Chapelles first performances when he was REALLY being pushed. They've teased a release date several times (unfortunately they teased that it was being released in 1969 LOL) What more do we have to do to say that we want this movie before the studios finally release it? I hate that I can't get the movies I REALLY want to own (Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Mel Brooks' To Be Or Not To Be...heck I'd even like Madhouse,..reminds me of a very scary and unfortunately similar family experience) Meanwhile I can get absolute garbage-a-plenty. You couldn't pay me to take home The Simple Life or any number of Pauly Shore movies....but they're all available in quantity while movies I really want make me want to resort to bootlegs just to own them.
  
  
• you'll wanna watch it 12 times a day!
  By AGF9ESLFS0FH8 on 1999-12-21
  Robin Hood: Men in Tights is the best, funniest, most hilarious movie ever. the only thing is.....it's addictive. you'll wanna watch it 12 times a day! ok,ok maybe i got addicted to it and know the whole movie by heart, but that's not a bad thing. my friend was pretty sad about something and i told her to sit by the t.v. and i turned on Robin Hood Men in Tights and in no time she had a BIG smile on her face. i strongly suggest you get this movie!
  
  
• Mel Brook's Masterpiece.
  By A1FULNZXYM28IA on 2001-05-13
  You can have your 'High Anxiety' and your 'Spaceballs', but no Mel Brooks movie will ever reach the amazing level that this Robinhood take off did. However corny, Mel Brooks has taken racial slurs, innapropriate jokes, odd areas of humor and even take offs on his other works, and made them funny and enjoyable, for even the most sensitive viewers (including me). This movie was flawlessly done, and with such masterful characters as: Achoo, Blinken and Will Scarlett O'Hara (he's from Georgia) this movie is definetly a success!

  Cary Elwes does an astounding job, his best that I have seen to date. He really comes to his own in this movie, and pulls it all together. His charming face and his mischevious smile just make this movie what it is. Little John, who once more is anything but little also gives a wonderful performance. He is touchingly vulnerable, yet very, VERY strong. The various dance numbers and obvious inside jokes are hysterical. Especially when Robins merry men sing how 'We're men! We're men in tights :::snap and pose:::Yesssss!!'Another character worth noting is the horrid yet enjoyable Latrine (her changed name), who is madly in love with the Sherrif of Rottingham (yes, Rottingham, not Nottingham). Tracy Ullman is a whole other person in this movie, and a wonderful addition to this cast.

  An overall marvelous, spirited, vivacious film which no Robinhood fan/cynic or Mel Brooks lover/hater should be without!
  
  

• Robin Hood: Men in Tights
  By on 2002-08-27
  Another hilarious excursion from the zany world of Mel Brooks. The acting was excellent, and Robin Hood was given the old "Mel treatment". The story is, Robin Hood is given a key that leads to the greatest treasure throughout the land, and is destined to find it. He journeys home to England and meets up with friends Achoo, Blinkin, and Little John, just three members of Robin's merry men in tights. Meanwhile Maid Marian has a pair of iron underwear that is locked shut, only to be opened by her true love. You know where this is all going. One of the funniest spoofs I have ever seen, but this one has to come out on DVD!
  
  
• When, oh when will Fox listen to us?
  By A3JFY329T53D4B on 2005-05-26
  I cannot believe that Fox has not put this title out on DVD yet. Twelve years is long enough. This is Mel Brooks we're talking about, not just a run-of-the-mill schmuck. There is so much CRAP out on DVD that I wouldn't use for skeet shooting, yet so few of the films that really matter. Fox needs to read the boards and let the numbers of people writing decide it's time for Men In Tights on DVD right here in the US, not just overseas. Man, I just can't stand it anymore!! I'm gonna run amok shaking a stick in Fox's direction, dudes, so get this movie on disc!
  
  
• Funny?? ... hah ... this movie is down right hilarious!!
  By A2BOK6AW685S8V on 2006-07-04
  It's about time!!!!! ... I have waited since the beginning of creation for this movie to come out on DVD ... Robin Hood - Men in Tights is great from beginning to end ... I really hope that the quality (transfer to DVD format) is upheld when September rolls around ... it is definitely good to be the king!! ... Go Captain Picard ... didn't get that kind of action shooting Star Trek now did you?? ... lucky dog! ... and the "magic mole" ... where will it appear next?? ... if this movie doesn't have you crying tears of laughter then get to the doctor quickly ... you could be dead ... or at least comatose :-) ... this movie is a must for any DVD collection ... especially if you are into the comedy genre ... THANK YOU DVD GODS!!
  
  
• Is Anyone Else Craving This?
  By AYEXFNKGFRL4W on 2005-02-26
  I'm pretty content with the availability of movies on DVD. Almost everything I could want from movies to TV shows is available on this wonderfull format that helps to preserve one of America's greatest assets, our film library. Robin Hood Men in Tights is still one of those rare movies that just isn't available yet and I'm not sure why. The film has many fans and it was done by Mel Brookes a comedic genius, so why the holdout? In a world where I can own horrible movies such as Shakes the Clown, It's Pat, Police Academy 7, and even Spice World on DVD it's a shame that this film has yet to be released. If Howard the Duck comes out on DVD before this I will know that there is no hope left for mankind. So if you're like me and want to see this released in a nice format with maybe some bonus features than speak up. Let the studio know that you need this film for your collection.
  
  
• I can see... I can see............ nope I was wrong
  By A3PXLLBAL425SQ on 2005-03-13
  why isn't this on DVD????? let me just put it this way "Show girls" has it's own special edition!!! What is wrong with the world when that is on dvd in two different formats and this isn't!!!! ajew... here?? I hate that this isn't on dvd... I refuse to actually use my vcr (other than propping up that wabbling table) BRING IT TO DVD!!!
  
  
• Great Movie
  By A1ARRTN4SSKFQC on 2005-05-27
  A great and very funny movie with many memorable scenes. No, it's not quite Blazing Saddles, but can still easily hold it's own and is a great addition to any comedic collection.
  
  I cannot understand why this movie has yet to be released on DVD. So many horrible movies have been re-released on DVD, yet this great movie has not.
  
  
• ITs FINALLY COMING TO DVD
  By A1BC10ZH2QDNSR on 2006-01-21
  it has been annouced and heres all the details
  
  First up is the long-awaited Mel Brooks Boxset Collection (due 4/4 - SRP $99.98), which will include High Anxiety, History of the World, Part I, Blazing Saddles (in conjunction with Warner Bros), Robin Hood Men in Tights, Silent Movie, To Be or Not to Be, Twelve Chairs and Young Frankenstein! We're still working to confirm this, but we believe each title will feature anamorphic widescreen transfers. Extras are expected to include theatrical trailers, HBO specials and other featurettes on select titles, audio commentary by Brooks on select titles and more. We'll post a confirmed spec list when we have it.
  
  
• Good Morning Abbot, Hello Abbot......."HEY ABBOTT!"
  By AAUAOPPH3PBB2 on 2006-07-08
  I'm glad to see this movie finally being released on its own. This is one of Mel Brooks' comedic masterpieces, ranking right up there, IMHO, with Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein & High Anxiety. The laughs just keep coming over and over. A must have for all Mel Brooks fans.
  
  
• Almost one of Brooks' best parodies
  By A1IU7S4HCK1XK0 on 2003-05-07
  Yeah, it ain't "Blazing Saddles" but then that's like comparing anything else Leonardo painted to "Mona Lisa." This is a funny, funny film with a great cast, headed up by Cary Elwes who despite looking like a handsome leading man, can carry off humor with incredible skill. Why don't we see more of him? He's great. The rest of the cast is fantastic, and the cameo Brooks role of Rabbi Tuckmann, purveyor of sacramental wine is one of his best. He's one of the few directors who can make a cameo more than just a walk-on vanity.

  This is always fun for a rainy day rental and after seeing all the second-rate serious Robin Hood films, it makes a welcome parody.
  
  

• Aaaaah, the power of cheese!
  By A2VAV2AGRT4H5J on 2003-12-28
  This is the best kind of comedy, the kind that will take every cheap attempt possible at trying to make you laugh. It does it quite well too!

  Everyone knows the story of Robin Hood so we don't need to go into that, it's the jokes that really get to you. Here's a quick insert from the movie:

  Ahchoo: "Aye Blinkin."
  Blinkin: "Did you just call me Abe Lincoln?"

  Haha! It's so cheesy it's great! And ofcourse, whenever anyone says Ahchoo's name, everyone else has to say "Gahzoontite!" The movie is FULL of lines just like this. They picked all the right actors. If you have an open mind and an appreciation for straight humor you should definately watch this movie. The day it comes out on DVD is the day my collection grows one movie thicker.
  
  

• Endless Laughs
  By A1RAOFIT7FKKA5 on 2005-06-15
  I believe that this is the funniest movie of all times. The reason that I like it so much is that there is always a new joke everytime you watch it. You cannot get all of them at one time. I have grown up watching this movie, and as I mature and attain a better understanding of the world around me, I hear more and more jokes, and old ones become just funnier! The only complaint I have is that it is not on DVD! VHS is in the past, and I don't even own a VCR. So please, lets all try and get this thing out on DVD!!!!
  
  
• "Unlike other Robin Hoods I speak with an English Accent"
  By A2FVPTS77ALKLV on 2004-10-11
  This is pure Mel Brooks at its best. His spoof of Kevin Costners Robin Hood and past incarnations is just hilarious. Mel Brooks is a genious in this. He spoofs the story but doesnt make it look like what he is spoofing is stupid. Its a funny from begining to end.Yes there are some scenes and jokes that are old but all in all this is fun fun fun.
  
  
• Loved it!
  By on 2000-05-25
  Though I came here looking for the DVD version of this movie, I disagree strongly enough with the "professional" reviews that I felt compelled to post about it.

  In my opinion, this movie ranks 2nd only to Blazing Saddles for Mel's movies. The Sheriff of Rottingham is brilliantly played by Rees, and is one of my favorite comedic roles in *any* movie. Dom Deluis's scene as The Godfather is one of his funniest roles, and I crack up every time I think about the Men In Tights song: "We're men (Manly men!). We're men in tights. Yessssss."

  We have it on VHS but I want the DVD version so we can watch it more often. We're not much into tape these days. :)

  If you like Mel Brooks, or any comedy at all, and only buy two movies in your life, Blazing Saddles should be the first one and Men In Tights should be the second.
  
  

• THIS IS THE WORST MOVIE I'VE EVER COME ACROSS
  By on 1999-03-28
  I can't even express how LITTLE i laughed in this movie. In fact, I found my self cringing more then breathing. The comedy is for 3-5 year olds, the lines are all incredibly cheesy and the story is beyond bad. I am a fan of Carey Elwes but NOT of this movie. If you want something to laugh at in a "this is so bad" way, then see this movie.
  
  
• Hilarious comedy spoof of the legendary Robin Hood!
  By A3MCQSIBV7QW8Q on 2002-02-14
  If you thought you really knew the story of Robin Hood, well, be prepared to have your whole view changed about that legendary hero, Robin Hood. In this Mel Brooks hilarious comedy spoof, watch the story of Robin Hood be told in a way you could never have imagined.

  I won't go into too many details about Robin Hood because you probably know the main plot. Robin Hood returns from the Crusades fighting under King Richard's army. He comes home surprised and shocked to find that all of his land and family name taken from the evil Prince John. So uniting a band of men, he steals from the rich to give to the poor. In the end he stops the reign of Prince John to be given to the rightful heir. And also in the mean time, he falls in love with the beautiful Maid Marian. Um, well... that's the way the story really goes. But of course, Brooks' interpretation is 'slightly' changed.

  Now, let me introduce you to Mel Brooks' version of the characters. Cary Elwes is ROBIN HOOD who has 'all the people listening to him because HE can speak with a REAL English accent'; PRINCE JOHN with his ever-changing mole is played by Richard Lewis; Then of course there's the SHERIFF OF ROTTINGHAM (yes, folks. You read right. 'Rotting Ham') played by Roger Rees; the beautiful MAID MARIAN (Amy Yasbeck), the woman who is looking for her one true love; Robin's friend AHCHOO (David Chappelle), the son of ASNEEZE (Isaac Hayes); Mark Blankfield is BLINKIN, the family 'blind' servant; LITTLE JOHN is played by Eric Allan Kramer, who is definitely not little, though maybe in size of mind...; one of Robin's merry men, WILL SCARLET O'HARA(Matthew Porretta) who is, as you've guessed, is from Georgia; Tracey Ullman is LATRINE the witch; Dom Deluise is DON GIOVANNI, who suspiciously sounds very much like Marlon Brando in that role of... oh, what was it...; a special appearance by Patrick Stewart as KING RICHARD; the ABBOT is played by Dick Van Patten, who is not from the Abbot and Costello show; the HANGMAN is Robert Ridgely; and last but not least, Mel Brooks is the traveling RABBI TUCKMAN.

  Very hilarious, I couldn't start to tell you about my favorite parts. But maybe I think you'll agree that one of the funniest scenes is where Robin Hood and Little John fight over the toll on the bridge. Except the situation is a bit different than what you would expect.

  I don't really enjoy Mel Brooks' movies because of the many innuendos, some bad language, and some jokes which are soooo un-funny. That is the situation of why I gave this movie only 4 stars. So parents, please heed the PG-13 rating and refrain from showing this movie to younger kids. But I can really highly recommend the Brooks' movie, "To Be or Not To Be". Based on the Jack Benny and Carole Lombard original, this movie is actually pretty good and funny!
  
  

• When is the DVD coming out???
  By A329U9CDUPKXAC on 2002-02-24
  This is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen! Every time I watch this movie I laugh so hard I get tears in my eyes. So when is this brilliant movie going to be released on DVD?
  
  
• It's Good!
  By on 2004-09-15
  Robin Hood Men In Tights is definitely not as good as the older classic movies of Mel Brooks like Young Frankenstein, Silent Movie and High Anxiety and I also enjoyed Spaceballs more then this movie but it is good and Robin Hood Men in Tights is better then Robin Hood Prince of Thieves and I agree that Cary Elwes accent is way better then Kevin Costner's and this movie should be put on DVD.
  
  
• If this is not released on DVD then life is not worth living
  By A19M8P46Y6S0I8 on 2005-02-28
  I just can't believe that they haven't released this on DVD yet. Probably one of the funniest movies of the 20th Century and it still lives on VHS! That should be a crime!!! We beg you....PLEASE RELEASE A SPECIAL EDITION!!! Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
  
  
• Robin Hood: Men in tights
  By AIW0CUWOM2651 on 2000-05-29
  This would have to be one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. It isn't serios for a moment, and there is not 1 thing in the entire movie that doesn't poke fun at the real legend of Robin Hood. I've seen this movie 9 times, I practically know the whole script by heart, and I still laugh my head off during the entire movie.
  
  

• History of the World Part I
• Young Frankenstein
• Blazing Saddles (30th Anniversary Special Edition)
• Spaceballs
• Dracula - Dead and Loving It