The read
A Balasaur Score of 62 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, Metacritic 46/100. Audiences rate it 25 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet's air, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr and his clueless sidekick fly to the rescue. Along the way, they meet Yogurt, who puts Lone Starr wise to the power of "The Schwartz." Can he master it in time to save the day?
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic46/100
Audiences rate it 25 points higher than critics do.
3,539 audience votes
Key crew
- Mel BrooksDirector
- Mel BrooksScreenplay
- John MorrisOriginal Music Composer
- Thomas MeehanScreenplay
- Ronny GrahamScreenplay
Cast
- Bill PullmanLone Starr
- Rick MoranisDark Helmet
- Mel BrooksPresident Skroob / Yogurt
- John CandyBarf
- Daphne ZunigaPrincess Vespa
- Dick Van PattenKing Roland
- George WynerColonel Sandurz
- Michael WinslowRadar Technician
- Joan RiversDot Matrix (voice)
- Lorene Yarnell JanssonDot Matrix
- John HurtJohn Hurt
- Sal ViscusoRadio Operator
Stills
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Themes
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