Review of Blazing Saddles (1974) by Adriano B — 14 Aug 2010

A slapstick tour de force sired by Brodway's musicals and Looney Toons, to homage and subvert Golden Age Western and American culture: blazing funny!

This review of Blazing Saddles (1974) was written by Adriano B on 14 Aug 2010.

Blazing Saddles has generally received very positive reviews.

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