very underrated spoof

Rating: 9/10 (1 December 2000)

I think that this is the best of the Abrahams/Zucker Airplane!-genre spoofs, probably because I prefer the genre of films being spoofed here, which are spy thrillers and Elvis movies. Some of the jokes are a little inside, but I think that it makes them funnier (although less accessible). For instance, the scene in the diner where Val Kilmer sings is even funnier if you recall the analogous scene in "Loving You", which is a wonderful Elvis turkey (and I say this in the most affectionate way). And to me, nothing in Airplane! equals the hilarity of the interaction between Nick Rivers and the border guards or the fun of the opening music video...