The film follows the classic story of Robin Hood (Elwes), as the villainous Prince John (Richard Lewis) is oppressive to the people as the good King Richard (Patrick Stewart) is gone. Robin escapes from prison, steals from the tax collectors, and competes in an archery contest to win the lovely Marian (Amy Yasbeck). However, with Brooks' creative touch, he parodies the traditional adventure and love stories, as well as the idea of a hero who ventures around a forest in tights.This film is very entertaining, although it is very week throughout the first thirty minutes. As soon as Elwes recruits his crew, the film starts to pick up steam. Brooks' screenplay is very humorous with a show-stealing performance by him as a rabbi with lots of wine he needs to use for Shabbat. Nobody could pull off a performance as swell as that.
There isn't much to say about this film, as it can only be classified as a Mel Brooks comedy. It pales in comparison to his satirical remake, Young Frankenstein, but is still worth checking out. You can find it online or at retail stores for less than five dollars, and is surely worth the money. Robin Hood: Men in Tights receives a 2/4.
