Well, hello there, kind folks. If you’re visiting this blog of mine, I presume that you have a certain interest in the cinema. As for me, even since my early childhood, I have had a deep love of everything related to movies and television. As far as I can remember, I have been more at ease in front of a screen than in the yard, outside, playing. It is a great way to travel, though other people’s stories, without having to foot any kind of steep bill. Over the years, I feel that movie-watching has even fuelled my own creativity.

All that being said, I welcome you in my Cinephile’s Nest. I hope you enjoy it here, feel free to come back at any time. Here you will find reviews of current movies and older ones. TV shows also. Some classics that have remained some of my favourites, some that have disappointed me. I will use a very basic star (*) system to grade them from 1 to 5 (5 being sliced bread level). Remember, these are just my tastes. I will try to explain in each review what I liked about these particular movies, without giving spoilers.

Il y aura aussi des critiques en français pour les films francophones, car j'aime également le cinéma dans ma langue maternelle. Avant d'apprendre l'anglais, plus jeune, je louais des tonnes de films traduits en français, surtout ceux de Bud Spencer et Terrence Hill. Ma mère a eu le choc de sa vie lorsqu'un jour, dans la boîte d'un de ces films, Deep Throat avait malencontreusement inséré. Une expérience formatrice pour le jeune cinéphile que je suis.

Bienvenue à tous, amusez-vous bien.

I welcome you all here, enjoy yourself.

Friday, October 13, 2017

Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)

Genre: Comedy / Musical
Directed by: Mel Brooks
Cast: Cary Elwes, Richard Lewis, Dave Chapelle, Amy Yasbeck
Running time: 104 minutes



Upon coming back to England, Robin of Loxley finds out that his family is dead and that his home has been repossessed by Prince John, who has assumed control of the nation while King Richard has been away fighting in the Crusades. Robin assembles a group of men to help him fight Prince John and seduce Maid Marian.

This musical comedy is a parody or spoof, if you will, of the Robin Hood story. The acting is decent and there are a few truly funny moments here and there, but the majority of the material misses the mark and ends up being subpar for the stupid comedy genre.

Honorable mentions to Dave Chapelle for his performance and to Dom DeLuise for his Brando impersonation; the Godfather homage was cute. Overall, though, this was not really my cup of tea.

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