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Summary: Zero is Hero - One of the great comedies
Review: Zero Mostel glides and sparkles like a medal-winning ice dancer in Mel Brook's irreverent masterpiece. A terrifcally tasteless script is rewarded with some of the most outrageous performances ever grouped for one sitting. Mostel plays a down-at-heel producer looking for an easy return to the big time who stumbles on a cert thanks to Leo bloom (played by Gene Wilder). Leo realises you can make more with a sure-fire flop than with a smash, and so they herd together failsafe flops (Kenneth Mars as the Nazi playwight, Dick Shawn as the hippie Hitler and, unforgettably, Christopher Hewitt as director of "dopey dancers in gooey gowns," Roger Debris). Moments of unadulterated joy pepper this movie; Dick Shawn as LSD gives an otherworldly audition for Hitler, the opening scene of "Springtime for Hitler" is a jaw dropper and Zero dancing in the bar at the interval is priceless (even the way he gets from the bar to the jukebox and puts in the coin is poetry). If you haven't seen this gem a dozen times, don't rent it, buy it. It's one you'll never tire of.
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Summary: Stands the test of time
Review: Although the movie is an old one, its certainly stands the test of time. It is extremely funny. Both Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder are superb in their roles and one can laugh all the way through!
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Summary: The Producers "Produce"
Review: Wonderful, funny, enjoyable color film with outstanding performances by Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder. Leaves you laughing out loud. Terrific film !
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Summary: This is one of the funniest movies ever made......but
Review: I cannot add to what everyone else has said about the movie. I love it. It's one of my top five movies (probably in the top two, as well). So, I have no complaints about the movie. It's this edition. The Producers was out of print for a while (I know because I'd been trying to get a hold of it), and I grew up on the old version in the video store. Finally, it came back and I've seen the new release two or three times on TV and I bought the video. IT'S MISSING A SCENE!!!! It's only a short little twenty second scene, but it's so funny. It's the scene in the diner during Springtime for Hitler where Bill Hickey suggests making a toast, "To toast, I love toast." Most of the bits they do in the diner (or bar, or whatever) are intact, it's just that one little part. It's just not there. Am I the only person who remembers this and wonders where it's gone? Anyway, it's a great movie, but be aware that this new edition is edited. Noticeably, that scene, but it makes you wonder if there's more.....
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Summary: Not sure I can help you
Review: If seeing Produced and Directed by Mel Brooks, (when he was really funny) starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder hasn't convinced you that this is a great movie, any review I write is probably just extra wind on the prairie.
A classic film with terrific performances, script, intellegent writing, and full of tongue in cheek humor directed at the very art of the artists themselves.
Just Buy it ok?
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Summary: Another Mel Brooks Classic
Review: Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder, as producer Maz Bialystack and accountant Leo Bloom, are perfectly fitted in these title roles. Zero is the out of work, out of luck broadway producer, forced to play hanky panky, with old ladies in the premise, not promise, that their checks will go toward producing plays. Gene is the nervous, shy, and constantly panick-stricken accountant with the little blue blanket who comes to balance Max's books. Discovering a minor $2000 discrepancy, he asides to himself, yet loud enough for Maz to hear, that someone can make a fortune by producing a flop. From there, the dream is born, and there is no turning back. Max and Leo embark on a journey to discover the worst play ever written, sure to close on page four. They find it in "Springtime For Hitler", a supposed tribute to Adolf Hitter written by one of his still remaining loyal soldiers. Once the play, and the playwrite are secured, the two need to find the worst director. They find him in Christopher Hewitt (of Mr. Belvidere fame); another wacky recluse who fits so well in this movie. With everything complete, including the worst cast assembled for "Springtime for Hitler, Max and Leo are on top of the world, counting the minutes to their ultimate success, or failure, as it were. In the bar across the street from where the play is going on, they are toasting their scheme as an intermission occurs. People watching the play file in and begin raving about the play, and exclaim it will run for years. Suddenly, the play that was doomed to fail is now a success, and with 25,000% worth of shares sold, Max and Leo realize they are in a little bit of trouble. What are they to do? Only Mel Brooks could come up with a solution for that one.
This is an outrageously funny movie, and one of Mel Brooks best, next to "Blazing Saddles", and contains everything we want, and should expect, from Brooks. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Hilarious entertainment.
Review: For those of you who are still trying to purchase tickets for the theatrical version of this film, I highly recommend ordering this comic and classic movie by the talented Mel Brooks. Mostel stars as the Broadway producer named Bialystock, who decides to embark on a financial scheme along with his new pal, Leo Bloom. They agree to raise the money necessary to put on a Broadway production that will surely fail, and then run off with the rest of the money. They just didn't expect their musical to be a success. A brilliant screenplay along with a talented cast will guarantee to keep you laughing throughout the entire film.
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Summary: Springtime for Hitler...
Review: This movie is without a doubt one of my favorite Brooks' films. If you haven't seen it yet, you must! I recently saw the Tony award-winning Broadway adaptation of this film and must say that Brooks has done it again! Personally, I thought the Broadway version was even better than the movie and am dying to see it again! Too bad it's sold out through March of 2002! Still, the play is no substitute for the film. You can't possibly appreciate the musical without first seeing this classic on video.
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Summary: DVD Please
Review: This is easily one of the greatest movie comedies ever made, along with Duck Soup and Sherlock, Jr. Please Mel, make them release it on DVD. Make a commentary to go along with it and give us any supplementary material you have. Now Mel please. The world will thank you.
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Summary: Mel's 1st, and Best
Review: This has got to be one of the best movies ever made. Any movie can make you laugh, but how many movies can make you laugh with your heart? The Producers isn't just funny (though it's a killer), it's also creative. There aren't that many comedies that you can honestly say that about. I would imitate some of the crackiest moments from the show, but if I did that, you wouldn't need to see it, now would you? Besides, words cannot express the sheer comedy of the "Springtime for Hitler" segment. This has been adapted into a Broadway musical (of which I have seen) and the truth is: nothing compares to the movie. Nothing. Not even the Tony-award-winning play. (sorry, Mel) This movie isn't just a comedy: It's a classic that will forever be laughed over and enjoyed.
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