Review of Blazing Saddles (1974) by Ant B — 21 Jan 2012

Brilliant! This has to be the funniest movie Mel Brooks has made, well, Young Frankenstein may be just as funny.

This review of Blazing Saddles (1974) was written by Ant B on 21 Jan 2012.

Blazing Saddles has generally received very positive reviews.

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