Oh totally!!! For some reason (probably too much "peach tea" at that point), it sounds like I say "Tom" DeLuise in the video, but rest assured I am familiar with The Great Dom. I even saw him in a movie I don't think ANYONE saw, "Haunted Honeymoon" with Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner.
@@nikwalters1029 Oh heck yeah! I can’t say when exactly, but I’m extremely interested in Cannonball Run, Smokey and the Bandit, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas- many from that era in film. I added Cannonball to the list :)
@@4plus20isHappy You mean if he had tried and done well. Did you not notice his accent flubbing during the entire movie? It's like every so often he would wanna go for it but fail miserably.
@@snowboardgurl4545 Just listen to Keanu Reeves in the 1992 ‘Dracula’ or ‘The Merchant of Venice’. Sometimes it’s just better to not use the fake accent.
Thank you, Katherine!! Yeah, I feel like a moron for not connecting this one. It was clear to me while I was working on the edit, but neither of us caught it in real time. D'oh
As much as this film cracks me up, Alan Rickman will always be my favorite Sheriff of Rottingham. This film is a direct parody of Prince of Thieves, so it might be worth checking out on your own. It'll definitely clear up why Sir Patrick Stewart had such a thick accent in this.
Ahhhh ok, thanks!! I knew it was a parody, but I haven't seen PoT (just clips), so I was wondering. I just thought it was Stewart's likely Shakespearean training getting to stretch its legs for fun ;)
@@DavidvsFilm Well, that, too. If I remember correctly, this was the first time the world saw Patrick get completely goofy on screen. A very pleasant surprise 😄
Thanks for reacting to Robin Hood: MITs! It's my favorite of all the Mel Brooks' movies! I have to say that when you said "It's the motion of the ocean." I immediately said aloud: "Yeah but it's dang near impossible to get to England in a row boat." 🤭😆
Wow for some reason I was surprised that you recognized the Sheriff of Rottingham from Cheers. I guess I’m used to a lot of young reactors that don’t know what Cheers is. He was amazing in this to have to memorize his script with the words all out of order. The scene where Robin shoots the arrow at Will Scarlet always makes me wonder what happened to the arrowhead. It’s clear he was able to chop up the wood. 15:22 we go from Winston Churchill to Malcolm X. 17:36 love the circumcision part with Blinkin raising his hand to ask a question. 19:56 that’s because Mel Brooks wrote or co-wrote most of the songs in this movie. 23:33 I love their comment about getting out the ladies clothes and back into their tights. 23:42 yes it is the same hangman. 23:58 that’s about the Abbott and Costello comedy duo. Love how you guys got most of the jokes in the movie. Mel Brooks is an amazing writer. He did a remake of Blazing Saddles recently. It’s called Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank.
Thank you so much for your comment! We really appreciate that. :) Yeah I (David) was always a huge Cheers fan. I recently started watching it again actually in the background while I cook dinner, work, etc.
@@DavidvsFilm my 20 year old daughter has been watching it with me since she was four. She gets a kick out of when Norm comes in the bar. Being autistic she focuses on it. Cheers and MASH are her favorite classic shows.
@@bidwell13 That’s awesome!! She has good taste :) We were lucky enough to visit Boston a few years ago and went to Cheers, where we completely nerded out and did not play it cool at all, of course haha.
Not sure if anyone covered it in the comments. But something that's a more obscure reference in the film, depending on ones age, is the archery contest Robin used the patriot arrow, which is a nod and reference at the time to the first Gulf War where Iraq invaded Kuwait for oil. America had a missile called the patriot missile, which was guided by computers to some extent, I don't know exact logisticcs of the patriot missile, but that's what the arrow was paying homage to, but if you knew nothing about the first gulf war, it's a reference most people would not pick up on.
There are a lot of telegraphed jokes and low hanging fruit in this movie, but it still has some funny moments. “HEY ABBOT!” “I HATE THAT GUY!” is my favorite. You guys will enjoy Young Frankenstein. It was made/released around the same time as Blazing Saddles and are Brooks’ funniest films, IMO. It’s more subdued than BS, but that subtlety emphasizes the comedy.
We don’t have a lot of Mel Brooks under our belts to compare it to, but this one seemed to have a lot more “of the moment” jokes than I remember from Blazing Saddles and Spaceballs. Unless I’m just forgetting from those. It definitely felt 90s lol. I can’t wait for Young Frankenstein.
Hahaha glad you approved of that decision, thanks @Lucareon Vee! Yeah that in particular cracked me up, but I really wish I could have included the whole scene.
Tracey Ullman had her own comedy show in late 80's for 3 or 4 years . On her show was a short little cartoon called The Simpsons. That is where they started. The Simpsons is consider a spin off.
Oh reaaaaally???? I either didn't know that or had forgotten- thank you, Bobby! I've seen her in sketches on TH-cam here and there, and she is hilarious.
Nice! I was going to share the same tidbit...I love Tracey...very talented woman. Her more recent british show was hilarious..well maybe not super recent but around 2018ish. I love all the accents and personas she is able to do.😊
@@DavidvsFilm Funny thing to note. She hated The Simpsons. Mostly because those segments quickly became the most popular part of her show, and she had nothing to do with it. She's said in recent years that she "nurtured the simpsons like it was my baby, i loved it so much." but literally all the writers and castmembers of The Simpsons have said that she hated it, hated them, and tried to get their skits removed from her show all the time. I think she's absolutely hilarious, especially in this movie. But it's important to note that The Simpsons didn't become popular because of Tracey Ullman, rather it became popular in-spite of her. She actively tried to kill it, but failed.
Tracy Ullman also had a brief singing career. Had one hit song, “They Don’t Know About Us”. She had a very good singing voice. You should look up her video. Major celebrity cameo. You’ll like it.
Fun fact: the guy who plays Will Scarlet also plays Robin Hood in a tv series from the early 2000. The show was called The New Adventures of Robin Hood.
Whaaaat??? That's cool! I actually really liked him. I saw him a few years ago on a random Good Wife episode, but he looks different now "all grown up"
I've seen bits and pieces of it, but not enough to appreciate the references. Not sure if Marc has. I LOVED all the 90s references though. That took me back and made me feel 100 years old.
While I agree that it's a parody of RH:PoT, half the film almost directly parodies the OTHER most famous RH film, which is 1938's "The Adventures of Robin Hood" starring Erroll Flynn, Olivia DeHaviland, Basil Rathbone as Guy of Gisbourne (THE big bad in that movie; the sheriff was more of a bumbling idiot, something which got flipped in Costner's movie) and Claude Rains as Prince John. The very fact that this movie HAS a Prince John is the biggest clue that they are parodying Flynn's movie, since PoT cuts that character out of the story. Also the costumes in this movie are much more reminiscent of the Flynn film; RH: PoT deliberately steered away from having the characters in tights. Also, the archery contest in this one is a nod to the Flynn film since Costner's did not include the archery contest story. If you have never seen the 1938 Flynn version of Robin Hood, I highly recommend it. Yes, compared to today's acting it's cheesy and over the top, but it's a film classic still and it's the one that set the stage for future Robin Hood characterizations to come, including Disney's animated version, which is why Brooks referenced it in this movie. He would have grown up on that one back when it was all the rage and was the viral sensation of his day.
Haha NO, not at all! Marc just hasn't seen that Princess Bride, so I knew that would mean nothing to him :) Actually, CE's performance in this reminded me a lot of his performance as Westley.
@@DavidvsFilm and when he said "hulk hogan"...actually Hogan was SUPPOSED to play the role (at least Mel Brooks wanted him for it) but Hogan was filming another movie at the time (Suburban Commando, I think)
I changed the name of my John to Jim because it sounds so much better to say, "I'm going to the Jim." If you ever get the chance you should watch the 1938 version of Robin Hood with Errol Flynn as Robin Hood and Olivia DeHavilland as Maid Marion. It is in color and it's a very fun film to watch. You've probably seen a scene from it in a Bugs Bunny cartoon where Robin is standing on a tree limb saying "Welcome to Sherwood." It was in the 1949 Merrie Melodies cartoon "Rabbit Hood."
Did you look at the cast for Mel Brooks production of "The Producers"? 2005 was Nathan Lane and Matthew Brodderick. Amazing! But same move from 1968, Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder!!! Both a must watch. You both will love the acting. And so much fun seeing the difference in the two versions.
Thank you, @TribalLu!!! I've heard great things about that movie too. I remembered seeing images from the original, but I couldn't recall if they had remade the movie with Lane and Broderick, or if I was thinking of the Broadway show.
@@DavidvsFilm The Broadway musical version opened in 2001, and was pretty successful (12 Tony awards and a 2,500 show run on the orginal production), and the 2005 movie was... less commercially successful.
Hey there!! Yeah, I could definitely see that. I feel like I'd need to have a Carey Elwes marathon- where he begins in Princess Bride as a young Westley, who then moves to Sherwood Forest and changes his name following a tragic breakup with Buttercup, only to eventually relocate to the US where he meets his demise as a storm chaser ;)
@@DavidvsFilm We do own it and Mike's seen it many times. I just haven't been blessed yet. But he hasn't seen Blazing Saddles and I have, so we're square. 🤓
It's funny you recognise Cary Elwes as the bad guy from twister. Does this mean you've yet to watch The Princess Bride, Liar Liar, and Saw? (I know he's done many other projects, but those are the three i see mentioned most. Fourth would be his role as Pierre Despereaux in Psych. Which is phenomenal.)
I didn't know he was in Psych!!! Really? I did know about the others- I haven't seen Liar Liar or Saw, but I watched Princess Bride last year for the channel :) Marc hasn't seen it though, so I knew he wouldn't get the reference. Aaaaaaasssss youuuuuuuu wishhhhhhhhhh...... rolling down that hill lol
Cary Elwes was also Matthew Broderick’s lieutenant in Glory. But another interesting role for him was in The Crush opposite a very young Alicia Silverstone.
Thank you so much, Kirsten!!! I really appreciate that. SPEAKING of Scotland... over on Patreon I draw one movie recommendation each month from our Legends Tier members, and this month Brave is in the running. I haven't seen it before, so be on the lookout in case it wins for June. If so, I'll be posting a reaction to it here on TH-cam. ;) Have a great weekend!
I think I was like 9 when I first watched this one, that was all the way back in the year 2000. 23 years ago (my God, I'm old) and it has been one of my favorite movies ever since. I still laugh like crazy to many scenes, haha!!!
Oh yeah? Haha I LOVED this movie. When I was younger it was Adam Sandler movies that cracked me up.. Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, etc. But this one was really great, I gotta say.
Great reaction, but I have to admit, I am disappointed that you and Marc didn't get in character and wear tights! Now that would have been memorable! Have a good weekend guys.
Another childhood classic! Not really a kids' movie though... but that's the nineties for you, kids getting to do and see things they don't these days, like riding a bike without a helmet, gasp. I've seen this so many times but not in like 25 years... Still funny.
I love this movie. This one and Young Frankenstein are my favorite Mel Brooks movies. For Robin Hood movies it's The Adventures of Robin Hood, Men In Tights and then Disney Robin Hood.
Hello my friend!! I cannot WAIT for Young Frankenstein. That one I am saving for spooky season in a few months. I have now seen two of the 3 you mentioned- Disney Robin Hood I must have watched about 100 times as a kid :)
@@DavidvsFilm It's actually a British TV series from 1984, with music by Clannad and their fabulous mystic intro. I watched it as a child and was madly in love with Robin... 😉
Thanks, D. T.! I am not sure if Marc has seen it or not. I have seen parts of Prince of Thieves, but it was a LOOOONG time ago. I mainly just remember listening to the song over and over when I was a kid lol
This still has me gasping for air anytime I see it , even after all these years since its release. Latrine is played by Tracy Ullman a British Comic who is PHENOMENAL, and that's an understatement. a Very Longggg Resume. She's really Funny and Creative . She had a TV Comedy /Sketch show on Fox with a cast of Equally talented comics in the late 80s. In between Skits/Scenes they would play an animated Short about a family named The Simpsons.... The voices of the family are still voiced by the original actors who were Co-stars of Tracy Ullman's TV Show .
It was so nice watching some people slightly older than the usual movie reactors watching this one, because unlike them you got all of the '90s jokes! It would have helped if you'd seen Robin Hood Prince of Thieves (the Costner movie), since this movie is basically a spoof of that one, but still. So many reactors are just clueless about half of the jokes in this one.
Haha thanks for the "slightly", Steven, we appreciate that 😁 Yeah, we definitely need to watch Prince of Thieves to connect the dots. There was still so much to enjoy without it, but I get that it's like going for a full meal and only having an appetizer.
Thanks! Haha Yeah I’m realizing that! He’s genius. Haven’t seen either of those. Young Frankenstein will definitely be on the list during spooky season this year ;) And High Anxiety I had never heard of until people mentioned it in the Blazing Saddles comments. As a Hitchcock lover, that one sounds right up my alley.
Everyone should have told you to watch the Prince of Thieves before getting into it. While there's a lot of things parodied in this film, you missed out on a lot by not knowing the references to things. But this happens with many reactions I've seen to this movie. The group, Will, Achoo, and Blinkin are directly from PoT. The witch as well. Little John freaking out in the water.... So much! I of courae still loved your reaction, I just recently found you and trying to watch so many things. I haven't seen if you've done PoT yet, but if you haven't, you should. I know a lot of people gu e it a lot of crap, but it is one of my top Robin Hood stories, though Alan Rickman probably is a big part
This is one of the many movies I have yet to watch but I'm enjoying your reactikn I may have to give the movie a try. Looks pretty good based on you and Marc!😊💚
What up my friend???? Thank you so much, you are just the best. Yeah, this movie was a lot of fun, actually. I'm gonna have to wear my Oregon shirt again in honor of you 😁
If you haven’t already seen Mel Brooks’ movie “ High Anxiety” then you would enjoy it. It’s Mel’s parody of Alfred Hitchcock movies. Mel plays the starring role and Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman, Clovis Leachman as well as Dick Van Patten also round out an excellent cast.
Thanks! I had not heard of it until we watched Blazing Saddles, I think it was, and then it was mentioned to me. I love Alfred Hitchcock movies, so I am highly confident that it would be right up my alley! :)
Btw, if you look at the credits, you'll see someone named Evan Chandler. That was the father of the boy that accused Michael Jackson during that time, this movie was his idea cause the son called Robin Hood "the men in tights". He had a car-rental service that was called the same thing that is on the back of the horse: "Rent a wreck"
This tends to be low on my personal ranking of Mel Brooks movies, but all good. My highest reank you didn't mention is of course History of the World Part 1. A must see for any fan of his work.
Oh really?? Well that’s a good option too because we could work that movie in any time of year lol. Currently I’m planning to mix in Young Frankenstein around Halloween, so maybe History of the World Part 1 before our right after 😁 Thanks!
Great reaction you two! 😊 And a Happy Belated Birthday to Marc! 🎉 This movie is so much fun! And one of my top favorite Cary Elwes movies next to "The Princess Bride". One of my all-time favorite Robin Hood movies that I very highly recommend is the 1991 "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" starring Kevin Costner. I think both you and Marc would love that one. Looking forward to the next reaction. 😊
Thanks Hendrik!! And also thank you for letting us know to watch Bram Stoker’s Dracula before it! I would have just gone on basic Dracula knowledge like we did with Robin Hood in this one. Good to know the specific movies that are spoofed ahead of time ;)
"As my first order of business, I would like to appoint a new Sheriff... my friend Ahchoo." "A black sheriff?" "He's black?" "And why not? It worked in Blazing Saddles (1974)." Fun Fact: Theatrical movie debut of comedic genius Dave Chappelle. What Script Fact; The scene where the Sheriff (Roger Rees) falls through the roof of Latrine's (Tracey Ullman) room and she tries to get him to have sex with her was completely improvised. Deep Cut Fact: When the newly recruited Merry Men are getting outfitted with clothing and weapons, their tights are taken out of giant plastic eggs. This is a reference to L'eggs pantyhose, which used to be sold in plastic egg packages. Traveling Gag Fact: Throughout the movie, a mole on the face of Prince John (Richard Lewis) changes position. It starts on his left cheek, then his chin, his lip, his right cheek, and finally his forehead. This is a nod to the famous "I-Gor's Hump" gag from Young Frankenstein (1974). Hollywood Accents Fact: The gag about Robin (Cary Elwes) being able to speak with an English accent is a reference to Kevin Costner's performance in Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (1991). Sir Patrick Stewart plays King Richard talking in a thick Scottish accent, a reference to Sir Sean Connery's performance in Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (1991). Some critics found Connery's accent inappropriate for the role, since King Richard would not have spoken with a Scottish burr (thus providing comedic fodder for Mel Brooks).
Loved this movie especially since I shamelessly love Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. But I would be remiss if I didn’t correct you…it was the much missed Bill Paxton in Twister (and the equally loved Bill Pullman in Spaceballs). You have to watch The Princess Bride. It’s Cary Elwes’s most iconic role.
Thanks Erena V! You are right about Bill Paxton being in Twister, but if you recall, Cary Elwes also stars in that film playing the character of Jonas Miller. :) I only referenced it because Marc has not seen Princess Bride, so he wouldn’t get that one.
Hi Bobby! You are right, of course, and an excellent performance I might add. I have seen that one, but Marc hasn't, so I knew he wouldn't get that reference ;)
23:15 "why don't we fox them?" i do believe that this is a pun of "why don't we FAX them?" fax machines were getting quite popular at the time, even in personal homes.
Where's your guys tights? Lol. Cary Elwes is always great. Good catch on the book depository, not many do. I think this was the forst Mel Brooks movie I saw, always be on the top of my list. Need to watch Hot Shots and Hot Shots part deux
Thanks buddy!! We have them on under the desk :) Hot Shots!!! I think I saw the first one years ago. I remember Lloyd Bridges getting off a plane and a guy says, "How are 'ya?" to which he responds, "Hawaii?? Goddammit Bill, I'm supposed to be in California." And then also Charlie Sheen passing Martin Sheen on a boat or something and said "Loved you in Wall Street". That's literally all I remember off-hand, so definitely in need of a revisit.
Not sure if anybody else is commenting on this, however… If you really do love Dom Delouise, I’m curious to know if you’ve ever seen an early Mel Brooks flick called, “the Twelve Chairs”? Starring Ron (Fagin from the musical flick, “Oliver!”) Moody, “Frank Langella”, Dom Deluise, & Mel Brooks as “Tikon”! (TBH… It’s my absolute favorite flick from Mel Brooks! It’s different, but definitely a good one!😉) Enjoy! 😁
@@DavidvsFilm Yeah, of that I’m sure. It’s an earlier directorial effort from Brooks (Like, “The Producers”, which you should also watch!), & maybe ‘cause its not-so-wacky, & TBH… Even getting some dramatic moments, which I absolutely love about this flick, still… There’s just a good mix of humor/drama/silliness (Special thanks to Dom Deluise!😉) & a gorgeous score… Will always make it my personal favorite Brooksflick! (Sadly, I don’t see it available any longer, for free on TH-cam.) Heck! If you were local, I’ld be proud to loan you my DVD copy! 😁
It's weird to see people react to the parody movies when they haven't seen the movie that its parodying. I'm glad you could still enjoy it though. You really need to watch Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and then rewatch this to get the full enjoyment though.
Thanks Stephanie! Yeah, I felt like there were things we were supposed to be connecting that didn't because of not having seen Prince of Thieves. That said, you are correct in that we still loved it. One thing that I noticed from the Disney cartoon was the disguise at the archery contest- that seemed to be a nod to that, unless Kevin Costner also dressed like Mark Twain lol
Absolutely! Prince of Thieves is a 90s classic. One of those much praised movies like Gladiator or Braveheart that now usually seem cheesy but everyone loved at the time. Overly dramatic. Bryan Adams singing the theme song. It’s great 😂
@@ADreamOrASong Oh I definitely remember the song!! As a kid/teen I was more into music than the actual movies. I ran the Forrest Gump soundtrack ragged years before actually seeing the movie. :)
@@DavidvsFilm the Forrest Gump soundtrack is fantastic so rightly so! But those 90s Bryan Adams theme songs just hit different 😂 Prince of Thieves, The Three Musketeers, Don Juan DeMarco, Hope Floats, The Mirror Has Two Faces.
YYAAAAASSSSS! LOVE this movie! Always a good time watching it. I'm only watching the intro until I'm off work so that I can enjoy this while having a drink with y'all. Can't wait!
@@DavidvsFilm It’s an international award winner for a reason. Whimsical yet deep at the same time. Romance but not sappy and corny. And a very unique cinematic style. The main story isn’t the main story and the overall feeling should leave you inspired.
Actually- and now don't freak out- neither of us has seen A League of Their Own. BUT, it's currently winning a poll over on Patreon, so that will change this month :)
@@DavidvsFilm Definitely the original with Gene Wilder. The newer one with Matthew Broderick is a filmed version of the musical that was made after the success of the first film.
Behind the scenes th-cam.com/video/u1HjAqC1ByI/w-d-xo.html Mel Brooks also made a Robin Hood TV show called When Things Were Rotten. But it only lasted one season. Dom Delouise has been in multiple Mel Brooks movies and that is the same hangman from Blazing Saddles
Hey Josh! Dom DeLuise really cracks me up. By the time I'd had a bit to drink and got to the end of Blazing Saddles, his performance nearly had me crying. Thanks for confirming the hangman, btw!!!
@@DavidvsFilm The other Mel Brooks with Dom Deluise, are Twelve Chairs, Silent Movie, and History of the World Part 1. Besides Blazing Saddles, Spaceballs, and Robin Hood Men in Tights
What? He did ask Connery, but the latter demands were too high. Connery wanted to do King Richard but while doing it also dress in drag (had to much fun earlier wearing body thong in movie Zardoz) and secondly receive one million dollars. The paycheck was too high for Mel!
Just a heads up about Mel Brooks movies: avoid "To Be or Not To Be", a very unsuccessful remake of the original film (1942 war/comedy) that stars Jack Benny and Carole Lombard. The original is a film I highly recommend that you watch. It deals with a troop of Jewish actors trying to flee Poland after the Nazi invasion. "How can that be a comedy?" you may well ask. Well, it is, and it is an excellent film.
JEFF!!! I just went to pick up my mail and got your AWESOME post card!!!! I will be giving you an official thanks in an upcoming video, so be on the lookout, but I wanted to say THANK YOU immediately!! Made my day :)
@@DavidvsFilm Been dealing with the Canadian Wildfire smoke here for the last few days so it's nice get something happy come my way! Glad I could cheer up your day as well!!
@@DavidvsFilm you’re welcome! i love that film for various reasons, but kevin costner as robin got a lot of criticism, mostly bc he could NOT master the english accent (which is why cary elwes has the line referencing his own accent in men in tights). seriously his accent is a MESS, be prepared 😂 otherwise it’s really great - morgan freeman, alan rickman, christian slater.
Thanks! I know obviously I could watch that one any time of the year, but I really want to save it for Halloween season. Not everyone loves horror movies, so I like to use movies like Dead and Loving It as a nice balance to those around that time of year 🧛
Hey guys, I saw this in cinema when it was released and laughed my ass off, and it's still one of my favorite comedies period! I have some points for you, hope you find them interesting: 1. The movie is in general a spoof of the very succesful "Robin Hood - King of thieves" with Kevin Costner as Robin which was released shortly before. The movie is legendary for Costner's fake accent 😉 2. The scene where Robin meets Achoo the first time is a reference to the incident that caused the L.A. riots in 1992 (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992_Los_Angeles_riots). 4 police officers beated and arrested a black man, which was recorded on video and broadcasted on the news. 3. The screaming kid is is a reference to "Home Alone". 4. Yes, "White Men Can't Jump" is a movie of the early 90s feat. Wesley Snipes. 5. Will Scarlett "O' Hara" is a reference to "Gone With The Wind", where Scarett O'Hara is on of the main characters. 6. Achoo was impersonating Malcom X with his speech. The movie by director Spike Lee was released the year before. 7. The "Patriot" arrow is a reference to the anti-aircraft-missile used by the US army in the Gulf War 1991. 8. Yes, it is Sir Patrick Stewart 😉 And "It's good to be the king" is a quote from another Mel Brooks movie, "History of the world: part one". Have a good one!
Andy!! What's up? Thank you so much. You know we love our trivia. And I completely agree with you- we laughed so hard that we were left ass-less as well lol
@@DavidvsFilm Thank you! I forgot one: The songs in the movie are in my opinion a reference to "Disney's Robin Hood", and Mel Brooks started his career as a musical producer with "The Producers", which became a movie, a remake and a musical again 😂
Thanks Andy! Yeah, Marc was just mentioning yesterday that he'd like to see The Producers. I'll have to figure out where we can put that one into the schedule.
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Finally, someone who knew Dom DeLuise.
That was fun.
Oh totally!!! For some reason (probably too much "peach tea" at that point), it sounds like I say "Tom" DeLuise in the video, but rest assured I am familiar with The Great Dom. I even saw him in a movie I don't think ANYONE saw, "Haunted Honeymoon" with Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner.
Any chance for a Cannonball Run watch?
@@nikwalters1029 Oh heck yeah! I can’t say when exactly, but I’m extremely interested in Cannonball Run, Smokey and the Bandit, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas- many from that era in film. I added Cannonball to the list :)
Loved Haunted Honeymoon! Another great underrated Dom DeLuise movie is Hot Stuff with Jerry Reed.
And his son David was one of the villagers. The one who was picking his nose when Little John says these are the best men from the villages.
This movie gets an A+ just for the Kevin Costner burn 😂
Oooooh coming for Kevin Costner like that! lol
@@DavidvsFilmit didn’t sound like you caught the reference, at least initially.
Costner would have been mocked and burned far worse if he had actually spoken with a fake English accent for ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’.
@@4plus20isHappy You mean if he had tried and done well. Did you not notice his accent flubbing during the entire movie? It's like every so often he would wanna go for it but fail miserably.
@@snowboardgurl4545 Just listen to Keanu Reeves in the 1992 ‘Dracula’ or ‘The Merchant of Venice’. Sometimes it’s just better to not use the fake accent.
The kid running around screaming is a reference to the movie Home Alone. Great reaction!
Thank you, Katherine!! Yeah, I feel like a moron for not connecting this one. It was clear to me while I was working on the edit, but neither of us caught it in real time. D'oh
@@DavidvsFilmtbh he does actually say home alone.
@@ChristopherJames1993 Did he really?
He says "I have to go home alone now." @DavidvsFilm
Also had to giggle at the 'Young Frankenstien' nod - King John's floating mole & Igor's travelling hump)
I haven't seen YF, but I have heard other people talk about the "traveling hump" ;) Looking forward to watching that one this Halloween season!
Me, my brother, and our friends watched this at the drive-in after our dog's funeral. Much needed laughter.
Oh I TOTALLY get this, especially since I just went through that. Excellent choice!
As much as this film cracks me up, Alan Rickman will always be my favorite Sheriff of Rottingham. This film is a direct parody of Prince of Thieves, so it might be worth checking out on your own. It'll definitely clear up why Sir Patrick Stewart had such a thick accent in this.
Ahhhh ok, thanks!! I knew it was a parody, but I haven't seen PoT (just clips), so I was wondering. I just thought it was Stewart's likely Shakespearean training getting to stretch its legs for fun ;)
@@DavidvsFilm Well, that, too. If I remember correctly, this was the first time the world saw Patrick get completely goofy on screen. A very pleasant surprise 😄
It’s good to be the king!
Half of the parody is of the Errol Flynn 1938 Robin Hood.
But he's not the Sheriff of Rottingham... He's the Sheriff of Nottingham. Rottingham is the parody town name....
Thanks for reacting to Robin Hood: MITs! It's my favorite of all the Mel Brooks' movies!
I have to say that when you said "It's the motion of the ocean." I immediately said aloud: "Yeah but it's dang near impossible to get to England in a row boat." 🤭😆
Ahhhhhahahahahahahhahaha you're crazy @Naiad Doré!!!
@@DavidvsFilm Who me?? I've no idea what you're talkin' about...🙃
Hahahah uh huh
Wow for some reason I was surprised that you recognized the Sheriff of Rottingham from Cheers. I guess I’m used to a lot of young reactors that don’t know what Cheers is. He was amazing in this to have to memorize his script with the words all out of order. The scene where Robin shoots the arrow at Will Scarlet always makes me wonder what happened to the arrowhead. It’s clear he was able to chop up the wood. 15:22 we go from Winston Churchill to Malcolm X. 17:36 love the circumcision part with Blinkin raising his hand to ask a question. 19:56 that’s because Mel Brooks wrote or co-wrote most of the songs in this movie. 23:33 I love their comment about getting out the ladies clothes and back into their tights. 23:42 yes it is the same hangman. 23:58 that’s about the Abbott and Costello comedy duo. Love how you guys got most of the jokes in the movie. Mel Brooks is an amazing writer. He did a remake of Blazing Saddles recently. It’s called Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank.
Thank you so much for your comment! We really appreciate that. :) Yeah I (David) was always a huge Cheers fan. I recently started watching it again actually in the background while I cook dinner, work, etc.
@@DavidvsFilm my 20 year old daughter has been watching it with me since she was four. She gets a kick out of when Norm comes in the bar. Being autistic she focuses on it. Cheers and MASH are her favorite classic shows.
@@bidwell13 That’s awesome!! She has good taste :) We were lucky enough to visit Boston a few years ago and went to Cheers, where we completely nerded out and did not play it cool at all, of course haha.
Not sure if anyone covered it in the comments. But something that's a more obscure reference in the film, depending on ones age, is the archery contest Robin used the patriot arrow, which is a nod and reference at the time to the first Gulf War where Iraq invaded Kuwait for oil. America had a missile called the patriot missile, which was guided by computers to some extent, I don't know exact logisticcs of the patriot missile, but that's what the arrow was paying homage to, but if you knew nothing about the first gulf war, it's a reference most people would not pick up on.
One of my favorite movies of all time!!😍😍
Hey Rayray- it was so good!!! I had it on again a couple of nights ago while I was working on some stuff.
The villager picking his nose at 15:08 is David DeLuise, one of Dom DeLuise's sons.
Really??? Oh wow. I saw his son Michael regularly on Gilmore Girls, but I didn't know he had other sons who acted. Cool
There are a lot of telegraphed jokes and low hanging fruit in this movie, but it still has some funny moments.
“HEY ABBOT!”
“I HATE THAT GUY!” is my favorite.
You guys will enjoy Young Frankenstein. It was made/released around the same time as Blazing Saddles and are Brooks’ funniest films, IMO. It’s more subdued than BS, but that subtlety emphasizes the comedy.
We don’t have a lot of Mel Brooks under our belts to compare it to, but this one seemed to have a lot more “of the moment” jokes than I remember from Blazing Saddles and Spaceballs. Unless I’m just forgetting from those. It definitely felt 90s lol. I can’t wait for Young Frankenstein.
I don’t often see reactors include the “Hey, Abo~~~t!” gag. I love that joke. 🤣
Hahaha glad you approved of that decision, thanks @Lucareon Vee! Yeah that in particular cracked me up, but I really wish I could have included the whole scene.
Tracey Ullman had her own comedy show in late 80's for 3 or 4 years
. On her show was a short little cartoon called The Simpsons. That is where they started. The Simpsons is consider a spin off.
Oh reaaaaally???? I either didn't know that or had forgotten- thank you, Bobby! I've seen her in sketches on TH-cam here and there, and she is hilarious.
Nice! I was going to share the same tidbit...I love Tracey...very talented woman. Her more recent british show was hilarious..well maybe not super recent but around 2018ish. I love all the accents and personas she is able to do.😊
@@DavidvsFilm Funny thing to note. She hated The Simpsons. Mostly because those segments quickly became the most popular part of her show, and she had nothing to do with it. She's said in recent years that she "nurtured the simpsons like it was my baby, i loved it so much." but literally all the writers and castmembers of The Simpsons have said that she hated it, hated them, and tried to get their skits removed from her show all the time. I think she's absolutely hilarious, especially in this movie. But it's important to note that The Simpsons didn't become popular because of Tracey Ullman, rather it became popular in-spite of her. She actively tried to kill it, but failed.
Tracy Ullman also had a brief singing career. Had one hit song, “They Don’t Know About Us”. She had a very good singing voice. You should look up her video. Major celebrity cameo. You’ll like it.
@@donjackson5522 No way!! Really?? I have not heard this before. Thank you!
Fun fact: the guy who plays Will Scarlet also plays Robin Hood in a tv series from the early 2000. The show was called The New Adventures of Robin Hood.
Whaaaat??? That's cool! I actually really liked him. I saw him a few years ago on a random Good Wife episode, but he looks different now "all grown up"
I gotta find that!
@@crazynutreviews2647 its here on yt
He's better know to video game audiences as ALAN WAKE and the Doctor in CONTROL.
I like how it looks like your shirts are a direct response to each other lol
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA completely unintentional, but I ain't unhappy about it lol
Thanks for the video! This is even funnier if you've seen Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves as this is a parody of that movie.
I've seen bits and pieces of it, but not enough to appreciate the references. Not sure if Marc has. I LOVED all the 90s references though. That took me back and made me feel 100 years old.
While I agree that it's a parody of RH:PoT, half the film almost directly parodies the OTHER most famous RH film, which is 1938's "The Adventures of Robin Hood" starring Erroll Flynn, Olivia DeHaviland, Basil Rathbone as Guy of Gisbourne (THE big bad in that movie; the sheriff was more of a bumbling idiot, something which got flipped in Costner's movie) and Claude Rains as Prince John. The very fact that this movie HAS a Prince John is the biggest clue that they are parodying Flynn's movie, since PoT cuts that character out of the story. Also the costumes in this movie are much more reminiscent of the Flynn film; RH: PoT deliberately steered away from having the characters in tights. Also, the archery contest in this one is a nod to the Flynn film since Costner's did not include the archery contest story.
If you have never seen the 1938 Flynn version of Robin Hood, I highly recommend it. Yes, compared to today's acting it's cheesy and over the top, but it's a film classic still and it's the one that set the stage for future Robin Hood characterizations to come, including Disney's animated version, which is why Brooks referenced it in this movie. He would have grown up on that one back when it was all the rage and was the viral sensation of his day.
Mel Brooks hasn't made a bad movie! Mel Brooks is the Weird Al of Movies!
Yeah so far nothing but slam dunks! I’m an easy sell with comedy regardless, but his movies have really impressed Marc.
Loved the fact that after he was challenged to a duel Robin "picked up the guantlet" and accepted.
Haha yes!
It was Bill Paxton in Twister. Bill Pullman was in Independence Day
I saw female movie reactors who didn't get the L'eggs pantyhose joke-but you guys did! Congrats!
Haha yes!! You can thank a childhood of 80s commercials for us getting that one. ;)
@@DavidvsFilm LOL!
when you asked if he knew Cary Elwes I was expecting you to reference the iconic Princess Bride. Am I so old...?
Haha NO, not at all! Marc just hasn't seen that Princess Bride, so I knew that would mean nothing to him :) Actually, CE's performance in this reminded me a lot of his performance as Westley.
@David vs. Film, so Marc reacting to Princess Bride is next right?
"H-e-he wants to see you hanged!" That part always cracks me up 😆😆😆
Little John was played by Eric Allen Kramer. He played Thor in the 1988 version of "The Incredible Hulk Returns."
Thanks, Shawn!! So Marc wasn't TOO far off then by guessing Hulk haha. I thought for a hot second he was the bad guy from Ghostbusters II, but nope.
@@DavidvsFilm and when he said "hulk hogan"...actually Hogan was SUPPOSED to play the role (at least Mel Brooks wanted him for it) but Hogan was filming another movie at the time (Suburban Commando, I think)
@@dansaint2249 Really?? Oh wow, haha, I’ll have to tell Marc. He’ll be thrilled that he was once again inadvertently psychic lol
He was also the dad on Disney’s show Good Luck Charlie. That’s where most people recognize him from.
I changed the name of my John to Jim because it sounds so much better to say, "I'm going to the Jim." If you ever get the chance you should watch the 1938 version of Robin Hood with Errol Flynn as Robin Hood and Olivia DeHavilland as Maid Marion. It is in color and it's a very fun film to watch. You've probably seen a scene from it in a Bugs Bunny cartoon where Robin is standing on a tree limb saying "Welcome to Sherwood." It was in the 1949 Merrie Melodies cartoon "Rabbit Hood."
I say this all the time. But I love watching people reacting to this movie. This is without a doubt my favorite movie ever
Hey thank you!! I’m glad we made the cut then 😁 I thought this was such a fun movie, and I particularly enjoyed the 90s references.
Oh i’m so here for this!! Hi hun!! How are you! Sending lots of love from a very warm Sweden!!
Helloooo!!! Aww thank you!! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your son!! :)
@@DavidvsFilm Thank you my love! ❤️❤️❤️
Once again a great way to end another long a** day lol I want that red shirt 😂
Happy to be of service! And yeah, I gotta admit that I was happy to wear it with pride lol.
Did you look at the cast for Mel Brooks production of "The Producers"? 2005 was Nathan Lane and Matthew Brodderick. Amazing! But same move from 1968, Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder!!! Both a must watch. You both will love the acting. And so much fun seeing the difference in the two versions.
Thank you, @TribalLu!!! I've heard great things about that movie too. I remembered seeing images from the original, but I couldn't recall if they had remade the movie with Lane and Broderick, or if I was thinking of the Broadway show.
@@DavidvsFilm The Broadway musical version opened in 2001, and was pretty successful (12 Tony awards and a 2,500 show run on the orginal production), and the 2005 movie was... less commercially successful.
@@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t Thank you!!! Appreciate the info :)
If you guys liked Mel Brooks so far you have to see History of the World Part 1. !! The best one IMHO.
Thanks @Lord Flashheart! I’ve only seen one clip from History that I remember, and it was the 15… 10 Commandments. I thought that alone was genius.
I adore this movie and I am so glad you're reacting to it! ❤
So much fun, @My Sam!! I probably didn't love it as much as Blazing Saddles, but it was awesome.
@David vs. Film I haven't seen that reaction yet, but I look forward to seeing it. I agree it's hard to beat "Blazing Saddles" 😊
@@mysam4504 Oh yeah, that movie took me down lol
I think this is my favorite comedy. I don't like rewatching most movies, but this one I can watch over and over and still enjoy.
Hey there!! Yeah, I could definitely see that. I feel like I'd need to have a Carey Elwes marathon- where he begins in Princess Bride as a young Westley, who then moves to Sherwood Forest and changes his name following a tragic breakup with Buttercup, only to eventually relocate to the US where he meets his demise as a storm chaser ;)
The camera crashing thru the window isn't random. The previous shot was the camera moving in towards the window. It just didn't stop.
I've never seen this movie, but just came here to listen to you two laugh. 😂
No way!!! I kid you not- I was waiting for you specifically to tell me this was one of your favorites! You keep me continually guessing, Thompson ;)
@@DavidvsFilm We do own it and Mike's seen it many times. I just haven't been blessed yet. But he hasn't seen Blazing Saddles and I have, so we're square. 🤓
It's funny you recognise Cary Elwes as the bad guy from twister. Does this mean you've yet to watch The Princess Bride, Liar Liar, and Saw? (I know he's done many other projects, but those are the three i see mentioned most. Fourth would be his role as Pierre Despereaux in Psych. Which is phenomenal.)
I didn't know he was in Psych!!! Really? I did know about the others- I haven't seen Liar Liar or Saw, but I watched Princess Bride last year for the channel :) Marc hasn't seen it though, so I knew he wouldn't get the reference. Aaaaaaasssss youuuuuuuu wishhhhhhhhhh...... rolling down that hill lol
@@DavidvsFilm Yeah he's fantastic in Psych, he's a fan favorite guest star, so much so he returned multiple times over the years.
Cary Elwes was also Matthew Broderick’s lieutenant in Glory. But another interesting role for him was in The Crush opposite a very young Alicia Silverstone.
Omg I love this channel! Just found it last night. You all are awesome.
Hey thank you!!! So glad that you found us! :)
Fantastic reaction! Brought so many childhood memories back watching you two watch one of my fave movies growing up. Lots of love from Scotland 💕
Thank you so much, Kirsten!!! I really appreciate that. SPEAKING of Scotland... over on Patreon I draw one movie recommendation each month from our Legends Tier members, and this month Brave is in the running. I haven't seen it before, so be on the lookout in case it wins for June. If so, I'll be posting a reaction to it here on TH-cam. ;) Have a great weekend!
I think I was like 9 when I first watched this one, that was all the way back in the year 2000. 23 years ago (my God, I'm old) and it has been one of my favorite movies ever since. I still laugh like crazy to many scenes, haha!!!
Oh yeah? Haha I LOVED this movie. When I was younger it was Adam Sandler movies that cracked me up.. Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, etc. But this one was really great, I gotta say.
Great reaction, but I have to admit, I am disappointed that you and Marc didn't get in character and wear tights! Now that would have been memorable! Have a good weekend guys.
Alas, who knows what’s under the desk..
Another childhood classic! Not really a kids' movie though... but that's the nineties for you, kids getting to do and see things they don't these days, like riding a bike without a helmet, gasp. I've seen this so many times but not in like 25 years... Still funny.
Haha you're right about that, Suvi! And no cell phones either, at least in the early 90s. We were helmetless, disconnected renegades lol.
I love this movie. This one and Young Frankenstein are my favorite Mel Brooks movies.
For Robin Hood movies it's The Adventures of Robin Hood, Men In Tights and then Disney Robin Hood.
Hello my friend!! I cannot WAIT for Young Frankenstein. That one I am saving for spooky season in a few months. I have now seen two of the 3 you mentioned- Disney Robin Hood I must have watched about 100 times as a kid :)
Loved your reaction. 😊
My favourite Robin installment is "Robin of Sherwood" series. ❤
Thank you, @Wędrowny GrajeK!! Which one is that one? A movie series or television series?
@@DavidvsFilm It's actually a British TV series from 1984, with music by Clannad and their fabulous mystic intro. I watched it as a child and was madly in love with Robin... 😉
29:48 yeah, twister.
Oh! Hi, guys! I get such a silly kick out of this thing. Glad y'all brought it. Thanks. Here we go! :)
Yeah, this was so much fun Robert! I probably still prefer Blazing Saddles, but I laughed the whole way through.
@@DavidvsFilm Yeah, me too. This is more silly overall, but it always makes me smile. ❤️
To answer Marc's shirt--Yes!
Keep in mind he requires a lot of wine. Better stock up. lol
In case you haven't seen it, this was mostly a direct parody of the Kevin Costner film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
Thanks, D. T.! I am not sure if Marc has seen it or not. I have seen parts of Prince of Thieves, but it was a LOOOONG time ago. I mainly just remember listening to the song over and over when I was a kid lol
This still has me gasping for air anytime I see it , even after all these years since its release.
Latrine is played by Tracy Ullman a British Comic who is PHENOMENAL, and that's an understatement. a Very Longggg Resume. She's really Funny and Creative . She had a TV Comedy /Sketch show on Fox with a cast of Equally talented comics in the late 80s. In between Skits/Scenes they would play an animated Short about a family named The Simpsons....
The voices of the family are still voiced by the original actors who were Co-stars of Tracy Ullman's TV Show .
Thanks, Danny V!! I LOVED her. She is hilarious.
It was so nice watching some people slightly older than the usual movie reactors watching this one, because unlike them you got all of the '90s jokes! It would have helped if you'd seen Robin Hood Prince of Thieves (the Costner movie), since this movie is basically a spoof of that one, but still. So many reactors are just clueless about half of the jokes in this one.
Haha thanks for the "slightly", Steven, we appreciate that 😁
Yeah, we definitely need to watch Prince of Thieves to connect the dots. There was still so much to enjoy without it, but I get that it's like going for a full meal and only having an appetizer.
This is my favorite comedy of all time!! ❤
I could see why Amy!
Lmao! You can never go wrong with Mel Brooks movies! Have you seen Young Frankenstein, or High Anxiety? Two of my favorites! 😊
Thanks! Haha Yeah I’m realizing that! He’s genius. Haven’t seen either of those. Young Frankenstein will definitely be on the list during spooky season this year ;) And High Anxiety I had never heard of until people mentioned it in the Blazing Saddles comments. As a Hitchcock lover, that one sounds right up my alley.
Just báncame a subscriber because I love when you both break out in laughter……..
Haha thank you!! Yeah we like all types of movies, but comedies are probably our favorites for reactions together. 😁
Everyone should have told you to watch the Prince of Thieves before getting into it. While there's a lot of things parodied in this film, you missed out on a lot by not knowing the references to things. But this happens with many reactions I've seen to this movie. The group, Will, Achoo, and Blinkin are directly from PoT. The witch as well. Little John freaking out in the water.... So much! I of courae still loved your reaction, I just recently found you and trying to watch so many things. I haven't seen if you've done PoT yet, but if you haven't, you should. I know a lot of people gu e it a lot of crap, but it is one of my top Robin Hood stories, though Alan Rickman probably is a big part
This is one of the many movies I have yet to watch but I'm enjoying your reactikn I may have to give the movie a try. Looks pretty good based on you and Marc!😊💚
What up my friend???? Thank you so much, you are just the best. Yeah, this movie was a lot of fun, actually. I'm gonna have to wear my Oregon shirt again in honor of you 😁
If you haven’t already seen Mel Brooks’ movie “ High Anxiety” then you would enjoy it. It’s Mel’s parody of Alfred Hitchcock movies. Mel plays the starring role and Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman, Clovis Leachman as well as Dick Van Patten also round out an excellent cast.
Thanks! I had not heard of it until we watched Blazing Saddles, I think it was, and then it was mentioned to me. I love Alfred Hitchcock movies, so I am highly confident that it would be right up my alley! :)
Btw, if you look at the credits, you'll see someone named Evan Chandler. That was the father of the boy that accused Michael Jackson during that time, this movie was his idea cause the son called Robin Hood "the men in tights". He had a car-rental service that was called the same thing that is on the back of the horse: "Rent a wreck"
No way!!! This is the kind of behind-the-scenes trivia I love. Thank you!
@@DavidvsFilm no problem ☺
This tends to be low on my personal ranking of Mel Brooks movies, but all good. My highest reank you didn't mention is of course History of the World Part 1. A must see for any fan of his work.
Oh really?? Well that’s a good option too because we could work that movie in any time of year lol. Currently I’m planning to mix in Young Frankenstein around Halloween, so maybe History of the World Part 1 before our right after 😁 Thanks!
You are the only reactor I have seen get the jockey joke and recognize Roger Rees from Cheers
Well THANK YOU, Joe! And yeah, I mean as a cheers fan, I gotta recognize all those years that man spent creating Robin Colcord lol.
You guys should watch 'Young Frankenstein.' That is another Mel Brooks movie. It has the wonderful Gene Wilder and it is amazing!
Thanks, Kahley! I honestly want to watch it asap, but I'm being strong and holding off until Spooky Season in a few months ;)
The running kids "home alone" reference a lot of younger reactors don't get!!!
Oh no, we old. We get it. lol
Great reaction you two! 😊
And a Happy Belated Birthday to Marc! 🎉
This movie is so much fun! And one of my top favorite Cary Elwes movies next to "The Princess Bride".
One of my all-time favorite Robin Hood movies that I very highly recommend is the 1991 "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" starring Kevin Costner. I think both you and Marc would love that one.
Looking forward to the next reaction. 😊
Randee! Hi Randee :) Thank you so much. Yeah, we definitely need to watch Prince of Thieves now. Then we'll probably need to rewatch this one haha
Now you have to watch Bram Stoker's Dracula from 1992. And then watch Dracula: Dead and Loving It. Another Mel Brooks masterpiece.
Thanks Hendrik!! And also thank you for letting us know to watch Bram Stoker’s Dracula before it! I would have just gone on basic Dracula knowledge like we did with Robin Hood in this one. Good to know the specific movies that are spoofed ahead of time ;)
26:15 So nice to see people actually notice the life saver is there to "save your life"! It's amazing how many miss it.
Thank you! I thought that was hilarious.
"As my first order of business, I would like to appoint a new Sheriff... my friend Ahchoo."
"A black sheriff?"
"He's black?"
"And why not? It worked in Blazing Saddles (1974)."
Fun Fact: Theatrical movie debut of comedic genius Dave Chappelle.
What Script Fact; The scene where the Sheriff (Roger Rees) falls through the roof of Latrine's (Tracey Ullman) room and she tries to get him to have sex with her was completely improvised.
Deep Cut Fact: When the newly recruited Merry Men are getting outfitted with clothing and weapons, their tights are taken out of giant plastic eggs. This is a reference to L'eggs pantyhose, which used to be sold in plastic egg packages.
Traveling Gag Fact: Throughout the movie, a mole on the face of Prince John (Richard Lewis) changes position. It starts on his left cheek, then his chin, his lip, his right cheek, and finally his forehead. This is a nod to the famous "I-Gor's Hump" gag from Young Frankenstein (1974).
Hollywood Accents Fact: The gag about Robin (Cary Elwes) being able to speak with an English accent is a reference to Kevin Costner's performance in Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (1991). Sir Patrick Stewart plays King Richard talking in a thick Scottish accent, a reference to Sir Sean Connery's performance in Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (1991). Some critics found Connery's accent inappropriate for the role, since King Richard would not have spoken with a Scottish burr (thus providing comedic fodder for Mel Brooks).
Richard the Lionheart Or Coeur de Lion would have spoken French!
I can always count on you for the behind the scenes trivia I value so much!! Thanks as usual my friend! Hope you have a great weekend.
Again, my pleasure.
Go in Peace and Walk with God. 😎 👍
Loved this movie especially since I shamelessly love Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. But I would be remiss if I didn’t correct you…it was the much missed Bill Paxton in Twister (and the equally loved Bill Pullman in Spaceballs). You have to watch The Princess Bride. It’s Cary Elwes’s most iconic role.
Thanks Erena V! You are right about Bill Paxton being in Twister, but if you recall, Cary Elwes also stars in that film playing the character of Jonas Miller. :) I only referenced it because Marc has not seen Princess Bride, so he wouldn’t get that one.
@@DavidvsFilm I just discovered your channel recently and I love it!
@@erenav5153 Thank you so much!! I’m glad you found us 😁 Looking forward to hearing more from you!!
Watch Robin Hood with Errol Flynn from 1938. There are a lot of scenes that Mel Brooks parodies here. And it's a really entertaining movie!
Thanks Erik! Appreciate the recommendation.
Brunhilda is played by the same actress that played Marla Hooch in A League of Their Own
We MAY be watching that movie this month actually! It's between that and Fried Green Tomatoes :)
@@DavidvsFilm Both excellent options, can't wait!
Cary Elwes was also in the Princess Bride.
Hi Bobby! You are right, of course, and an excellent performance I might add. I have seen that one, but Marc hasn't, so I knew he wouldn't get that reference ;)
@@DavidvsFilm Y'all should definitely do Princess Bride then because it was Cary Elwes' performance in that movie that got him this role...
@@saremile Thanks! I have my reaction on the channel already, but I would definitely be down for a rewatch with Marc since he hasn’t seen it
@@DavidvsFilm I did see your reaction and it was great.😁👍
Bill Paxton in Twister
Yes, that’s right, he was in Twister with Cary Elwes. Elwes played the character Dr. Jonas Miller.
23:15 "why don't we fox them?" i do believe that this is a pun of "why don't we FAX them?" fax machines were getting quite popular at the time, even in personal homes.
Oh!! That makes sense. Thank you!
Where's your guys tights? Lol. Cary Elwes is always great. Good catch on the book depository, not many do. I think this was the forst Mel Brooks movie I saw, always be on the top of my list.
Need to watch Hot Shots and Hot Shots part deux
Thanks buddy!! We have them on under the desk :) Hot Shots!!! I think I saw the first one years ago. I remember Lloyd Bridges getting off a plane and a guy says, "How are 'ya?" to which he responds, "Hawaii?? Goddammit Bill, I'm supposed to be in California." And then also Charlie Sheen passing Martin Sheen on a boat or something and said "Loved you in Wall Street". That's literally all I remember off-hand, so definitely in need of a revisit.
Not sure if anybody else is commenting on this, however… If you really do love Dom Delouise, I’m curious to know if you’ve ever seen an early Mel Brooks flick called, “the Twelve Chairs”? Starring Ron (Fagin from the musical flick, “Oliver!”) Moody, “Frank Langella”, Dom Deluise, & Mel Brooks as “Tikon”!
(TBH… It’s my absolute favorite flick from Mel Brooks! It’s different, but definitely a good one!😉)
Enjoy!
😁
I haven't seen it, and I don't remember anyone mentioning it, actually! Thank you so much :)
@@DavidvsFilm Yeah, of that I’m sure. It’s an earlier directorial effort from Brooks (Like, “The Producers”, which you should also watch!), & maybe ‘cause its not-so-wacky, & TBH… Even getting some dramatic moments, which I absolutely love about this flick, still… There’s just a good mix of humor/drama/silliness (Special thanks to Dom Deluise!😉) & a gorgeous score… Will always make it my personal favorite Brooksflick! (Sadly, I don’t see it available any longer, for free on TH-cam.) Heck! If you were local, I’ld be proud to loan you my DVD copy! 😁
Thank you so much!! Oh don’t worry- I’ll track it down. ;)
@@DavidvsFilm Good luck, & I really hope you will enjoy it! 😁
FYI, foxing the villagers is a play (kinda sorta) on faxing them.
Hahahaha gotcha. Thanks!!
It's weird to see people react to the parody movies when they haven't seen the movie that its parodying. I'm glad you could still enjoy it though. You really need to watch Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and then rewatch this to get the full enjoyment though.
Thanks Stephanie! Yeah, I felt like there were things we were supposed to be connecting that didn't because of not having seen Prince of Thieves. That said, you are correct in that we still loved it. One thing that I noticed from the Disney cartoon was the disguise at the archery contest- that seemed to be a nod to that, unless Kevin Costner also dressed like Mark Twain lol
This movie only becomes truly funny when you’ve watched Prince of Thieves. So many references that people miss.
Definitely! That seems to be the case. So now we need to watch Prince of Thieves, then re-watch Men in Tights 😁
Absolutely! Prince of Thieves is a 90s classic. One of those much praised movies like Gladiator or Braveheart that now usually seem cheesy but everyone loved at the time. Overly dramatic. Bryan Adams singing the theme song. It’s great 😂
@@ADreamOrASong Oh I definitely remember the song!! As a kid/teen I was more into music than the actual movies. I ran the Forrest Gump soundtrack ragged years before actually seeing the movie. :)
@@DavidvsFilm the Forrest Gump soundtrack is fantastic so rightly so! But those 90s Bryan Adams theme songs just hit different 😂 Prince of Thieves, The Three Musketeers, Don Juan DeMarco, Hope Floats, The Mirror Has Two Faces.
You really need to React to "The Producers" .... It might change your Mel Brooks Rankings!
Oooh ok! Challenge accepted. I’ve heard really great things about it. Thanks!
YYAAAAASSSSS! LOVE this movie! Always a good time watching it. I'm only watching the intro until I'm off work so that I can enjoy this while having a drink with y'all. Can't wait!
Hey hey lady!!! Oh yes, for those who drink, I never recommend watching our videos without one. They weren't meant to be viewed that way. haha
Did you guys know that in Shrek, his name is Lord Farquaad because it’s supposed to sound like f*ckwad? Haha
Whaaaat????? I was today year's old.. That makes so much sense, but it never occurred to me. Thank you Jamie!
OMG! That never occurred to me, makes perfect sense!! LOL
Mel Brooks reactions are NOT complete if you do not react to "SPACE BALLS", he spoofs STAR WARS...hilarious!
Don't forget Dracula: Dead and loving it 🙂
Oh don't you worry, Dennis, I still have it on the list :) Thank you!
Cary Elwes is not the bad guy from twister good sir! He is the good guy from Princess bride!
To US, yes, but Marc has never seen Princess Bride, bless his heart. So he only knows him from Twister. :)
Have you guys seen Amelie ?
Hey there! No, but I can still see the DVD cover in my mind haha. You recommend?
@@DavidvsFilm It’s an international award winner for a reason. Whimsical yet deep at the same time. Romance but not sappy and corny. And a very unique cinematic style. The main story isn’t the main story and the overall feeling should leave you inspired.
Tell me you didn’t stop the movie before the wedding night scene.
Haha.. the video stops there, but we saw it :)
Recognize Broom Hilda from A League of Their Own ?
Actually- and now don't freak out- neither of us has seen A League of Their Own. BUT, it's currently winning a poll over on Patreon, so that will change this month :)
@@DavidvsFilm Woohoo.
I'd rather say, Shrek is like an animated fairy-tale version of this.
Watch The Producers! 😃
Oh yes!! Aren't there 2 versions? Do you have a preference?
@@DavidvsFilm Definitely the original with Gene Wilder. The newer one with Matthew Broderick is a filmed version of the musical that was made after the success of the first film.
Behind the scenes th-cam.com/video/u1HjAqC1ByI/w-d-xo.html
Mel Brooks also made a Robin Hood TV show called When Things Were Rotten. But it only lasted one season. Dom Delouise has been in multiple Mel Brooks movies and that is the same hangman from Blazing Saddles
"Everyone is Equal In My Eye!"
Hey Josh! Dom DeLuise really cracks me up. By the time I'd had a bit to drink and got to the end of Blazing Saddles, his performance nearly had me crying. Thanks for confirming the hangman, btw!!!
@@DavidvsFilm The other Mel Brooks with Dom Deluise, are Twelve Chairs, Silent Movie, and History of the World Part 1. Besides Blazing Saddles, Spaceballs, and Robin Hood Men in Tights
Mel Brooks initially wanted Sean Connery, as Mel put it, didn't ask him because he was afraid sean would say no.
No way!! Oh I would have sh*t. I do love Mr. Stewart, don't get me wrong, but that would have been awesome.
What? He did ask Connery, but the latter demands were too high. Connery wanted to do King Richard but while doing it also dress in drag (had to much fun earlier wearing body thong in movie Zardoz) and secondly receive one million dollars. The paycheck was too high for Mel!
i think you are right about that
Watch princess bride next
“Mr. Shithouse, now” thank you, David!
Haha my pleasure!! 😁
Interesting fact: the British accent did not begin till about 1816 or so, so Kevin Costner's accent could have been correct
Ahhhhh interesting….
Just a heads up about Mel Brooks movies: avoid "To Be or Not To Be", a very unsuccessful remake of the original film (1942 war/comedy) that stars Jack Benny and Carole Lombard. The original is a film I highly recommend that you watch. It deals with a troop of Jewish actors trying to flee Poland after the Nazi invasion. "How can that be a comedy?" you may well ask. Well, it is, and it is an excellent film.
Hey Jeff, thank you!!! I wrote it down :)
@@DavidvsFilm Always ready to give you some otherwise interesting but overlooked movies.
JEFF!!! I just went to pick up my mail and got your AWESOME post card!!!! I will be giving you an official thanks in an upcoming video, so be on the lookout, but I wanted to say THANK YOU immediately!! Made my day :)
@@DavidvsFilm Been dealing with the Canadian Wildfire smoke here for the last few days so it's nice get something happy come my way! Glad I could cheer up your day as well!!
@@jeffmartin1026 I am so sorry you’re dealing with that! Stay safe my friend. Sending love from Houston
Hey, you should definitely check out Mel Brooks Dracula Dead and Lovin It next time, thanks requesting 😊
Thanks, Joey! Yeah, that was probably number 2 right behind Men in Tights for most recommended Mel Brooks movies. It's on the list ;)
Jersy is a country.. if you didn't know.
Sup guys 🎉❤
Theresa!!! :) Hope you have a great weekend chica!
@@DavidvsFilm yay thanks David I'll be watching you 🔥👏❤️🇺🇲
a whole lot of this is riffing on the kevin costner version of robin hood that came out in 1991, you guys should see that if you haven't already!
Thanks, Jennifer! Yeah, we definitely need to I'm realizing haha
@@DavidvsFilm you’re welcome! i love that film for various reasons, but kevin costner as robin got a lot of criticism, mostly bc he could NOT master the english accent (which is why cary elwes has the line referencing his own accent in men in tights). seriously his accent is a MESS, be prepared 😂 otherwise it’s really great - morgan freeman, alan rickman, christian slater.
@@jenniferri7735 Yeah I can’t imagine Kevin Costner mastering an English accent. At all. Lol
Gentlemen remember: "A waist is a terrible thing to mind." 🙄
Hahahaha a point good you have made.
@@DavidvsFilm Your inner Yoda you have found.
Dracula dead and loving it should be next!
Thanks! I know obviously I could watch that one any time of the year, but I really want to save it for Halloween season. Not everyone loves horror movies, so I like to use movies like Dead and Loving It as a nice balance to those around that time of year 🧛
i think yr tshirts are flirting
When the "F"!! are any of you reaction people going to do Mel Brook's "The Producers"???? (ps. Do NOT do the 2nd one with Broderick (yuk)
Hey guys,
I saw this in cinema when it was released and laughed my ass off, and it's still one of my favorite comedies period! I have some points for you, hope you find them interesting:
1. The movie is in general a spoof of the very succesful "Robin Hood - King of thieves" with Kevin Costner as Robin which was released shortly before. The movie is legendary for Costner's fake accent 😉
2. The scene where Robin meets Achoo the first time is a reference to the incident that caused the L.A. riots in 1992 (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992_Los_Angeles_riots). 4 police officers beated and arrested a black man, which was recorded on video and broadcasted on the news.
3. The screaming kid is is a reference to "Home Alone".
4. Yes, "White Men Can't Jump" is a movie of the early 90s feat. Wesley Snipes.
5. Will Scarlett "O' Hara" is a reference to "Gone With The Wind", where Scarett O'Hara is on of the main characters.
6. Achoo was impersonating Malcom X with his speech. The movie by director Spike Lee was released the year before.
7. The "Patriot" arrow is a reference to the anti-aircraft-missile used by the US army in the Gulf War 1991.
8. Yes, it is Sir Patrick Stewart 😉 And "It's good to be the king" is a quote from another Mel Brooks movie, "History of the world: part one".
Have a good one!
Andy!! What's up? Thank you so much. You know we love our trivia. And I completely agree with you- we laughed so hard that we were left ass-less as well lol
@@DavidvsFilm Thank you! I forgot one: The songs in the movie are in my opinion a reference to "Disney's Robin Hood", and Mel Brooks started his career as a musical producer with "The Producers", which became a movie, a remake and a musical again 😂
Thanks Andy! Yeah, Marc was just mentioning yesterday that he'd like to see The Producers. I'll have to figure out where we can put that one into the schedule.