A rogue star pilot and his trusty sidekick must come to the rescue of a Princess and save the galaxy from a ruthless race of beings known as Spaceballs. A spoof of the Star Wars franchise, this under-rated and refreshingly funny comedy stars Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman, John Candy and Rick Moranis.
A rogue star pilot and his trusty sidekick must come to the rescue of a Princess and save the galaxy from a ruthless race of beings known as Spaceballs. A spoof of the Star Wars franchise, this under-rated and refreshingly funny comedy stars Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman, John Candy and Rick Moranis.
If there's one thing that Dark Helmet can't stand, it's subordinate officers going over his helmet. Which is as close to innuendo as I can manage right now.
Colonel Sandurz
We're approaching Planet Druidia, Sir.
Dark Helmet
Good. I'll call Spaceball City and notify President Skroob immediately.
Navigator
I already called them, Sir. He knows everything.
Dark Helmet
WHAT? You went over my helmet?
Clip 2
Princess Vespa is about to marry Prince Valium. Or is she?
Priest
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here on this most joyous occasion to witness Princess Vespa, daughter of King Roland going RIGHT past the altar, heading down the ramp and out the door.
Clip 3
President Skroob doesn't like the idea of being beamed anywhere. He prefers to walk. He just doesn't think it's safe.
Zircon
Shall I have Snotty beam you down, Sir?
President Skroob
I don't know about that beaming stuff. Is it safe?
Zircon
Oh, yes, Sir. Snotty beamed me twice last night.
[Wistfully]
It was wonderful.
Clip 4
Having given the order to fire a warning shot across Princess Vespa's bow, the command is somewhat misunderstood and she's nearly blown to pieces.
Dark Helmet
Careful, you idiot. I said "across her nose", not up it.
Phillip Asshole
[Turning to reveal that he's cross-eyed]
Sorry, Sir. I'm doing my best.
Dark Helmet
Who made that man a gunner?
Major Asshole
I did, Sir. He's my cousin.
Dark Helmet
Who is he?
Colonel Sandurz
He's an A**hole, Sir.
Dark Helmet
I know that. What's his name?
Colonel Sandurz
That is his name, Sir. A**hole. Major A**hole.
Dark Helmet
And his cousin?
Colonel Sandurz
He's an A**hole too, Sir. Gunner's Mate First Class Phillip A**hole.
Dark Helmet
How many A**holes we got on this ship, anyhow?
Entire Crew
YO!
Dark Helmet
I knew it. I'm surrounded by A**holes.
Clip 5
Princess Vespa does NOT tolerate rudeness from anyone. Even the Captain of a vessel which has kindly and selflessly come to her rescue.
Princess Vespa
I am Princess Vespa. Daughter of Roland, King of the Druids.
Lone Starr
Ohhhh. That's all we needed. A Druish princess.
Barf
Funny... she doesn't look Druish.
Clip 6
Dark Helmet is in pursuit of the fleeing Princess Vespa. And a successful capture is reliant on the ship being set to... ludicrous speed.
Colonel Sandurz
Prepare ship for light speed.
Dark Helmet
No, no, no, light speed is too slow.
Colonel Sandurz
Light speed too slow?
Dark Helmet
Yes. We're gonna have to go right to... ludicrous speed.
Colonel Sandurz
Ludicrous speed? Sir, we've never gone that fast before. I don't know if this ship can take it.
Dark Helmet
What's the matter, Colonel Sandurz? Chicken?!
Clip 7
When the order was given to "comb the desert" I'm not entirely sure that this was what President Skroob had in mind.
Colonel Sandurz
Sir.
Dark Helmet
[Speaking through a megaphone]
What?
Colonel Sandurz
Are we being too literal?
Dark Helmet
No, you fool. We're following orders. We were told to comb the desert, so we're combing it.
Colonel Sandurz
[Shouting to three pairs of men dragging massive combs across the sand]
FOUND ANYTHING YET?
Trooper #1
Nothing yet, Sir.
Colonel Sandurz
How about you?
Trooper #2
Not a thing, Sir.
Colonel Sandurz
What about you guys?
Trooper #3
We ain't found sh*t!
Clip 8
Colonel Sandurz bursts unannounced into Dark Helmet's quarters with an urgent message.
Colonel Sandurz
Lord Helmet!
Dark Helmet
WHAT?!
Colonel Sandurz
You're needed on the bridge, Sir.
Dark Helmet
KNOCK ON MY DOOR. KNOCK NEXT TIME!
Colonel Sandurz
Yes, Sir.
Dark Helmet
Did you see anything?
Colonel Sandurz
No, Sir. I didn't see you playing with your dolls again.