Review of High Anxiety (1977) by Lone W — 15 May 2007

One of Mel Brooks' more underrated spoofs.

This review of High Anxiety (1977) was written by Lone W on 15 May 2007.

High Anxiety has generally received positive reviews.

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Acting was fantastic as usual for Mel Brooks' flicks, this one however just didn't do it for me. Did make me want to watch Spaceballs though…

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By Scott W (2,167) on 03 May 2015

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By Timothy J (535) on 06 Aug 2014

Harvey Korman and Cloris Leachman highlight this spoof of Hitchcock films. The typical cast line up for a Mel Brooks film. On of his better…

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By Joel A (1,152) on 03 Nov 2016

A terrific spoof from Rip-Off Master Mel Brooke's. This time around Alfred Hitchcock is the target & all things suspense…

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By Jd H (31) on 04 Jul 2014

One of my all time favorite movies. This is what happens when good writing, great acting, and perfect directing all come together…

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By Darrell L (15) on 22 Nov 2018

Not one of his better pix, its ok, you may laugh a few times here and there…

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By Simon W (815) on 02 Dec 2012

Amusing in bits, and surprisingly coherent for a multi-movie spoof, but not quite up there with Brooks's best…

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By Valentina K (211) on 08 Sep 2012

This is simply a GREAT movie…

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By Thomas B (1,990) on 29 Jan 2015

The Hitchcock parodies are expertly put together and features a hilarious performance at its core from Mel Brooks himself. Full review later…

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