<em>'Robin Hood: Men in Tights'</em> is a film that I can see the appeal for. For me, I 'only' found it to be noticeably amusing, as in I don't think I actually laughed once but I was constantly appreciating the many gags that arrive; smirks aplenty, for sure. I'm happy I've finally got it watched. Of the cast, Cary Elwes obviously stands out most. I'm not overly into him as an actor, though I would say he was a strong fit for this one. Richard Lewis and Roger Rees are the best of the rest in my opinion, while Mark Blankfield, Patrick Stewart and director Mel Brooks have solid minor roles. Despite seeing over 2,700 movies, this makes for my first Mel Brooks film. I do have some bewildering blind spots, it's gotta be said; e.g. Alfred Hitchcock is another. Brooks' <em>'Blazing Saddles'</em> is one I plan to see soon. As for this? Good.
Robin Hood comes home after fighting in the Crusades to learn that the noble King Richard is in exile and that the despotic King John now rules England, with the help of the Sheriff of Rottingham. Robin Hood assembles a band of fellow patriots to do battle with King John and the Sheriff.
Quick Stats
6.6
TMDB Rating
2,339
Votes
1h 44m
Runtime
$20.0M
Budget
$35.7M
Box Office
179%
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Key Crew
DirectorMel Brooks
WriterEvan Chandler
CinematographyMichael D. O'Shea
ComposerHummie Mann
EditorStephen E. Rivkin
Production DesignRoy Forge Smith
Produced by
GaumontBrooksfilms
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Cary Elwes
Robin Hood

Richard Lewis
Prince John

Roger Rees
Sheriff of Rotingham

Amy Yasbeck
Maid Marian

Dave Chappelle
Ahchoo

Isaac Hayes
Asneeze

Mark Blankfield
Blinkin

Eric Allan Kramer
Little John

Matthew Porretta
Will Scarlet O'Hara

Megan Cavanagh
Broomhilde

Patrick Stewart
King Richard

Tracey Ullman
Latrine

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Dick Van Patten
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