Spaceballs

all the tropes

Spaceballs (allthetropes.org) Spaceballs is a farcical comedy film directed by Mel Brooks which does for Science Fiction – especially Star Wars – what Blazing Saddles did for The Western.

So, Lone Starr, now you see that evil will always triumph, because good is dumb. Dark Helmet, Spaceballs

We’re not just doing it for money…We’re doing it for a shitload of money! Lone Starr, Spaceballs

You idiots! These are not them! You’ve captured their stunt doubles! Captain of the Guard, Spaceballs

Excuse me. I’m trying to conduct a wedding here which has nothing to do with love. Please be quiet! Druidian Priest, Spaceballs

Spaceballs (Wikipedia) Spaceballs is a 1987 American space opera parody film co-written, produced and directed by Mel Brooks. It primarily parodies the original Star Wars trilogy, but also of other popular franchises such as Star Trek, Alien, The Wizard of Oz, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Planet of the Apes, and Transformers. The film stars Bill Pullman, John Candy, and Rick Moranis, with the supporting cast including Daphne Zuniga, Dick Van Patten, George Wyner, Lorene Yarnell, and the voice of Joan Rivers. In addition to Brooks playing a dual role, the film also features Brooks regulars Dom DeLuise and Rudy De Luca in cameo appearances.

Spaceballs (Wikiquote) Spaceballs is a 1987 science fiction spoof in which Planet Spaceball’s President Skroob sends Lord Dark Helmet to steal Planet Druidia’s abundant supply of air to replenish their own, and only Lone Starr can stop them. The film parodies Star Wars, Star Trek, and The Wizard of Oz, among others.