I had to wash Robin & Marian out of my mind, and I turned to 1993's Robin Hood: Men in Tights to do it. A typical Mel Brooks comedy, Men in Tights is intentionally ridiculous, spoofing a number of movies (mostly Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves), and incorporating anachronisms for increased comedic effect. It has the same basic plot as Prince of Thieves, so I won't expound on that here- it's the story of Robin Hood, plain and simple.
Like Monty Python, people tend to love or hate Mel Brooks comedy. I enjoyed it, mostly. Of course it's stupid- that's the point- but some of the gags elicited a chuckle or an amused groan. It's not something you'll watch over and over, but it is good for a viewing every decade or so.
Rating: C+
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