Review of Young Frankenstein (1974) by Ben L — 24 Jan 2017
Comedy classic that remains one of the best spoofs ever made and is probably even better than "Blazing Saddles". The cast is superb, with Gene Wilder giving the performance of his career as the title character, giving a neurotic energy to Frankenstein.
He gets wonderful support from the rest of the cast, particularly Marty Feldman who steals every scene with his distinctive eyes alone, while Peter Boyle as the Monster brings life with every movement & grunt.
Behind the camera, Mel Brooks (with a fantastic story crafted by Gene Wilder himself) pays a loving tribute to the classic Universal monster movies, shooting the film in the same style & black & white (a move that nearly cost the film it's funding), while the actors capture the overacting style.
The film is filled with so many sight-gags & one-liners, you will get a new laugh with each viewing. Plus, it's even sharper than Brooks's other classic, "Blazing Saddles", which says a lot since that is another comedy classic.
Simply put, one of the funniest movies ever made and only gets funnier with age.
This review of Young Frankenstein (1974) was written by Ben L on 24 Jan 2017.
Young Frankenstein has generally received very positive reviews.
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