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KeyserSoze
25-06-2002, 22:25
havent seen much Mel Brooks, only seen Spaceballs which love probably only cos its star wars related and not for the humour.

its on tonight Ch4 1:30am (not exact time i think)

worth taping ?
Richie
25-06-2002, 22:55
Worth a watch if you are familiar with the James Whale Frankenstein pics it parodies. It does look great and some of it is amusing but (unlike some of my mates) I couldn't really say it's "the funniest film ever" or anything like that. It's "okay" IMHO.
Mork
25-06-2002, 23:20
Listen to your mates.

It is brilliant!
AdamBrunt
25-06-2002, 23:30
"Listen, a werewolf"
"Werewofl ?"
......
"There wolf !! ... There castle"

Sorry but someone had to be first :p
Mike
25-06-2002, 23:59
The scenes with Gene Hackman as the blind beggar are as funny as anything ever put on film.

Just seen Peter Boyle in "Monster's Ball" so it'll be weird to see him as the touchingly sympathetic monster in Brooks' film.
dunkrag
26-06-2002, 00:38
Hilarious film. Quite why it's on at 01.45am is anyone's guess.
Arch Stanton
26-06-2002, 09:44
It's about a billion times better than 'Spaceballs' that's for sure.
Harsin
26-06-2002, 09:46
Originally posted by Arch Stanton
It's about a billion times better than 'Spaceballs' that's for sure.

I love both Young Frankenstein and Spaceballs, never really understood the bad rap that Spaceballs has. Mind you neither of them are as good as Blazing Saddles in my opinion. :)
Hamburger3
26-06-2002, 18:24
When I watched spaceballs recently after having seen it when it came out I found the jokes to be purile and weak. I guess I found it funny because of my age when I saw it the first time.

Men in tights is just crap.
Jimi_Hendrix2001
26-06-2002, 19:56
EXCELLENT FILM - get the dvd if u missed it!!!!
Just Call Me Wanda
26-06-2002, 20:11
It is a terrifically funny film, only bettered slightly by Brooks' Blazing Saddles, but I guess that's down to personal taste more than anything. The R2 dvd is also worth buying as it has some interesting extras, and it's going for less than a tenner at 'Play'.
LV426
27-06-2002, 08:34
Blucher!!!!!!
Mork
27-06-2002, 20:40
"Whinney"
Reno
28-06-2002, 12:26
I think it's Mel Brooks best film by far and one of the funniest comedies ever. It even works well as a sequel to the original Universal Frankenstein films. A masterpiece !
wabznasm
28-06-2002, 15:37
I see George Lucas stole a scene from Young Frankenstein for AOTC. The scene were Gene Wilder is writhing around in bed having a nightmare ("Destiny! Destiny!") is identical to the Anakin nightmare scene.

Although I'm sure George didn't intend his scene to be funny.
Michael Brooke
28-06-2002, 16:36
The R2 DVD is fabulous, and worth every penny even at full price - for once, virtually all the (extensive) extras are actually worth having.

Am I right in thinking it's better than the R1?
GregB
28-06-2002, 16:42
Originally posted by Michael Brooke
The R2 DVD is fabulous, and worth every penny even at full price - for once, virtually all the (extensive) extras are actually worth having.

Am I right in thinking it's better than the R1?

I think the extras are the same but IIRC the R1 is non-anamorphic.

I really must watch this again as it is a fantastic film
Richie
28-06-2002, 16:48
yeah the R1 is non-anamorphic.
Is this film a grower?
I just didn't find it all that funny. Then again I really hated "Death Becomes Her" a decade ago but now find it side-splitting...
maybe I should give it another go?
JamieC460
28-06-2002, 17:19
This film is a true classic comedy, Mel Brooks really did excell himself with this movie. The are so many great lines in this one it's hard to know where to start.
But

Frankenstein "I can do something about your hump"

Igor "What hump?"

Tape it, better still buy the disc, It's a blast
:clap: :clap: :clap:
RDNZL
28-06-2002, 18:02
" It's pronounced Fronken - steen. "

" It's pronounced Eye - gor ."

" Igor, get the bags. "
" Ok .... you take the blonde, I'll take the brunette !!! "

(or thereabouts ;) )
KeyserSoze
28-06-2002, 18:42
i didnt think it was that funny, but i enjoyed a lot anyway cos it was kinda fun.

might have to get it some time.
Richie
28-06-2002, 19:24
sounds like you thought much the same as me, keyser
Tiffany Bradford
29-06-2002, 12:57
Originally posted by Harsin
Mind you neither of them are as good as Blazing Saddles in my opinion. :)

I agree, it was the best! :D

Some favourite bits

The campfire scene

and

When Mongo punches the horse

and

"Okay, we'll take the n*gg*rs and the chinks. But we DON'T WANT THE IRISH!"
barcelona26051999
29-06-2002, 17:02
"I aint got nobody, and nobody cares about me...."

Another superb Mel Brooks film is High Anxiety.