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Summary: Funniest Movie Ever
Review: The Producers is, quite simply, the funniest movie ever made. When I first saw it in a movie theatre MANY years ago, I laughed so hard during "Springtime for Hitler" that I fell out of my seat and rolled down a few stairs of the balcony. It is funnier than the Broadway play, a greater success, especially because of the cast -- Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder are incomparable, not to mention Kenneth Mars and the rest. It's great to have it on DVD -- it will last a long, long time and give me many years of viewing hysteria.
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Summary: A Classic
Review: This is one of the funniest 5 movies ever made. Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder play off each other as brilliantly as Laurel & Hardy, or any of the great comedy teams. Mel Brooks at his inspired best. Made into one of the best musical comedies of all time by Mr. Brooks himself. Maybe even funnier, if possible (with the right cast).
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Summary: Outdated and Stupid
Review: When watching movies, I usually don't think about turning them off. If they suck, I figure I can finish them and reflect on what went wrong. Or heck, maybe they'll end up having funny moments and have a small amount of redemption value. Instead, this movie turned out being the biggest bucket of .... I've ever seen. The humor is just too old. Within the first couple minutes the audience is treated to seeing a fat guy fall on a table. Boo, Mel Brooks, boo. The entire Springtime for Hitler thing is a great idea, but come on, it's no longer the 1960's, so the initial shock value it received is lost on an audience that can hopefully hear a song about Hitler without laughing its retarded socks off. While everybody else seems to adore this hunk of garbage, I must disagree. Unless you come from a time when comedy wasn't invented yet, do not see this.
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Summary: FUNNIEST MOVIE EVER MADE!!!
Review: I am a big Mel Brooks fan, so with that in mind, I am very much undecided as to the funniest movie ever made. It is either Mel Brooks western Blazing Saddles...or Mel Brooks slapstick comedy, The Producers. One of the best things about the Producers, is that the basic plot is brilliant, people say to me "Mel Brooks movies are stupid, and have no storyline," however, the story is so creative, that even people like that can't complain, when it comes to The Producers.
Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder play two con men, who raise [a] million dollars to produce a broadway play, however, they choose the worst play, worst director, and the worst actors...why, simple...they want the play to bomb on opening night, that way they get to keep all the money they raised...the catch, if the play is a hit, they will go to prison!
Another great thing about this film, is all the characters, even ones who appear for a few minutes are absolutly hillarious! Zero Mostel, of course, steals the show, however, ever single actor in the film are out to steal it from him, and all of them almost succed!
This is one of only two of his films that Mel Brooks doesn't play a part (The other being Young Frankenstein) however, with the excellent cast, brilliant script, and wonderful music, there is no need for him (no offense Mel, I still love you).
SO...if you are a lover of musicals, comedies, or just a movie fan...I urge you, ...see The Producers, and you can't go wrong with anything else done by Mel Brooks either...and remember "THAT'S IT BABY, WHEN YOU GOT IT, FLAUNT IT, FLAUNT IT!"
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Summary: greatness in a case
Review: this movie has it all comedy, comedy, comedy. it was the first of its kind and left the world in shock after it was made. it was also the first movie to poke fun at Adolf Hitler. it also kick started the greatest actor in the world's career, Gene Wilder. dick shawn also made his debut in this addition of the Producers. he played the role of LSD a drug crazed hippie on probation not even looking for their play, Springtime for Hitler, gets the part as Adolf himself.this movie was the greatest Mel Brooks movie except for another Gene Wilderism Blazing Saddles.
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Summary: GREAT MOVIE + EXTRA FEATURES
Review: I HAVEN'T EVEN BOUGHT IT AND I KNOW THAT IT IS GREAT! I MEAN I ALREADY LLLLOOOOOVVVVVVVEEEEEE THE MOVIE IT IS HILARIOUS (AND NOW IT'S SPINGTIME FOR HITLER AND GERMANY)! THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES OF ALL TIME I AM SEEING THE BROADWAY SHOW AND IT IS GOING TO BE GREAT. I MEAN MEL BROOKES IS A COMICAL GENIOUS (MOST OF THE TIME, UNLIKE IN SPACEBALLS). MY FINAL COMMENT IS THIS IS A MOVIE THAT POPS INTO MY MIND AS ONE OF THOSE THAT WOULD FIT PERFECTLY ONTO DVD. How Mel Brookes came up with the idea (hopefully he didn't use the scam (probabally did because he has more bad movies than good but when his movies r good THEY ARE GREAT). GREAT MOVIE + EXTRA FEATURES = ONE KICK ... DVD!
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Summary: Extremely Funny. A Must-See For Fans Of The Musical
Review: When watching an on-stage musical, it's always a good idea to know the play's storyline beforehand so that you can enjoy the music without having to make sense of the play's plot. This movie, made by the same man who created the hit Broadway play with the same name, is incredibly entertaining, as well as an excellent tool to understand the plot behind the musical.The movie is about a Broadway producer named Max Bialystock (played by Zero Mostel) who hasn't been successful at his profession for a while and relies on charming old affluent ladies in order to earn money. He and his accountant Leo Bloom (Gene Wilder) conjure up a sneaky idea to get rich by producing the worst musical ever. The musical is entitled "Springtime For Hitler," and they persuade lots of old ladies to invest in its production; money that Max and Leo will pocket after the play bombs. To their detriment, the musical turns out to be a huge success, leaving them with the dilemma of having to pay off all their investors. The movie is extremely funny, even for today's standards. I highly recommend it to anyone who plans on seeing the on-stage musical, or just wants to be entertained.
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Summary: "Springtime for Hitler" a Springboard to Success
Review: I would agree with those who maintain that THE PRODUCERS is something of a high point in Mel Brooks' cinematic career. This film--along with its successor THE 12 CHAIRS--mixed high and low jinks brilliantly. Broad humor was always Brooks' forte though (some might actually say "weakness"), and as time went on his films became more and more ham fisted. Much of the success of THE PRODUCERS is admittedly due to its stellar cast. I have never seen the Broadway production, but it's impossible to imagine even Nathan Lane topping--or even beginning to approach--Zero Mostel in what must be his signature role. Gene Wilder, who made his screen debut in this film, was never better either. Dick Shawn's hip Hitler may not have aged quite as well, at least for me. I thought he was brilliant when I first saw the movie as a teenager, but the whole idea seems a bit forced now. Kenneth Mars' Nazi playwright is a little over the top too. Of course, you can argue that Mel Brooks is all about being over the top. Here he manages that without scaping the bottom. Broadly funny--but also witty. Works for me.
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Summary: When it comes to funniest films, this is top three
Review: It is hard for me to discern, but it would have to go Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstien then this fine piece of cinema history. Mel Brooks is a comic genius, perhaps the funniest film maker to ever live. I know it is open to debate, but his catalogue, even his less sucessful films, are off the charts with laughs. Zero Mostel is one of the greatest comic big screen legends, if for nothing more than this movie, because it stands alone in greatest comedic performances. Chalries Chaplin is a legend, but Zero Mostel has a better delivery. Buster Keaton had his unforgettable face, but Zero's is unmistakable. Gene Wilder has one of the briggest breakout performances and a very Oscar worthy turn in the supporting role of Leo Bloom. The first scene between him and Zero is enough to make you wet your pants and it's some 10 minutes into the movie alone. The sexual feferences are trademark Brooks and of course, you can't forget his incredible talent of song writing. Who would've thought this comedic genius had such an incredible knack for music, i.e. the Broadway phenomenon The Producer The Musical Comedy, which is the only thing funnier than the film because the songs help crack the egg and let the hilarity flow. Give someone more than thirty years to improve on their own work and look what can happen. The acting is superb, Kenneth Mars is hilarious as always, especially his introduction scene with his pidgeons. L.S.D. is the damn funniest Hitler you'll ever find, though that might be hard if you want to compare this role to Charlie Chaplin in The Great Dictator. All in all, if you want to watch a comedy that is guaranteed to make you laugh and you've seen Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein already, then watch the third funniest movie ever made, The Producers, Mel Brooks' comic materpiece. This film receives my highest recommendation.
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Summary: Roger B Baskin
Review: The Producers is simply the best comedy in American History. Mel Brooks first movie was his best. Much of the credit goes to the great Zero Mostel, who was one of the best comedic actors in history. When Nathan Lane won the Tony for portraying Max Bialystock on broadway he stated: "I'd like to accept this award for the late great Zero Mostel who is the real Max Bialystock". A classy act. And an accurate one. Zero Mostel made Max Bialystock alive and a great character. The scene of the play "Springtime For Hitler" is easily one of the classic comedy scenes in film history. This is a must see movie for everyone. I will be honest with you. Whenever I have had a particularly difficult day and I am down, I always watch The Producers and it never fails to pick up my spirit. Roger B Baskin
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