Review of Blazing Saddles (1974) by Little B — 08 Sep 2013

Mel Brooks' comedy masterpiece Blazing Saddles has never lost any of its comedic value since its theatrical release in 1974. It holds just as much power of laughter as it did nearly 40 years ago. The amazing cast includes Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman, Slim Pickens, Madeline Kahn and a bit of inspired casting with Cleavon Little.

Everybody is on top of their game with this one. Stories have been told that both John Wayne and Richard Pryor were asked to be in the film, with Pryor still sharing a writing credit in the final film.

I can't imagine what that version of the film would have been like but it's amazing to ponder over. People consider Young Frankenstein the great Mel Brooks classic, but I still consider it second to this.

It's more superior, and since it hits racism in the face and makes it funny, more important, too.