Review of Young Frankenstein (1974) by Jess L — 22 Jan 2013

I think the movie loses steam near the final third, but the first 2/3 are great. And I love Gene Wilder, so...

This review of Young Frankenstein (1974) was written by Jess L on 22 Jan 2013.

Young Frankenstein has generally received very positive reviews.

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