Review of The Producers (1968) by Tom S — 04 Aug 2013
The Producers was one of Mel Brooks' early hits as a director, but it didn't necessarily dictate the comedic style that he would go on to perfect in latter films. This isn't the usual Mel Brooks fare with over-the-top silly slapstick, although some slapstick is involved.
The film itself is extremely funny, if not a bit dated. It's very irreverent, even for today, but it can also be equally offensive in a Mel Brooks sort of way. Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel are pitch perfect in their roles, and all of the supporting cast seems to be doing great work.
It would have been a different film if Dustin Hoffman and Peter Sellers would have been in the film (as they originally had), but I'm glad that things turned out the way they did in the end. The film may not equal the comedic genius of Blazing Saddles or Young Frankenstein, but you can't deny how great it is.
This review of The Producers (1968) was written by Tom S on 04 Aug 2013.
The Producers has generally received very positive reviews.
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