Review of Blazing Saddles (1974) by Jeff G — 07 Sep 2010

Mel Brooks strikes comedy gold again. He's probably the only one in Hollywood who can get away with something as racial as this and its LAUGH OUT LOUD HILARIOUS!!!

This review of Blazing Saddles (1974) was written by Jeff G on 07 Sep 2010.

Blazing Saddles has generally received very positive reviews.

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