Review of Blazing Saddles (1974) by Mike S — 26 Nov 2014

Movie lovers despair , the classiest most outrageous Mel Brooks film (till Young Frankenstein). Subtlety be damned.

This review of Blazing Saddles (1974) was written by Mike S on 26 Nov 2014.

Blazing Saddles has generally received very positive reviews.

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