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Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

Spaceballs
1987
***½
Director: Mel Brooks
Cast: Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, John Candy, Mel Brooks, Daphne Zuniga, Dick Van Patten, George Wyner, Joan Rivers

The evil President of planet Spaceball schemes to steal the atmosphere from the neighboring planet of Druidia, but thankfully Lone Starr and his furry companion Barf are available to save the day. Mel Brooks' amusing science fiction parody revolves almost purely around the original Star Wars trilogy. However, this time the jokes have dated much better than in some of his other comedies.