Review of Blazing Saddles (1974) by Jason C — 25 Nov 2011

I give it an extra star for being seriously ballsy. This film could never be made today (or re-released for that matter).

This review of Blazing Saddles (1974) was written by Jason C on 25 Nov 2011.

Blazing Saddles has generally received very positive reviews.

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