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Summary: Change of Pace
Review: If you think Mel Brooks is only good for broad, obvious humor (Robin Hood- Men in Tights, or History of the World) or sharp parody, (Young Frankenstein) then you owe yourself a look at this movie. Made after The Producers, this is Brooks's first attempt at combining serious and comic elements. The film is NOT a laugh fest, nor is it meant to be. Brooks deals with character over comedy in the two main characters, creating an interesting (and often touching) relationship between the two, leading to a final shot in the film that is emotionally pure and effective. Dom Deluise provides wonderful comic relief as the priest who is also after the chairs, and Brooks himself makes a short cameo as the former servant to Ron Moody. Carl Reiner has said that to him, the funniest man on the planet is Mel Brooks. That's pretty high praise, but after seeing this movie, my bet is you'll come away with a deeper appreciation for Brooks's talent, and you might just wonder why he didn't make a few more films like this one.
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Summary: not one of his best
Review: Mel Brooks is probably my all-time favorite actor and director, but he really let me down on this movie. First of all, he doesn't appear in it. Secondly, okay, they are a few funny parts, but not many. If you want to see something funny, try his OTHER movies: Young Frankenstein, Spaceballs, Men in Tights, History of the World Part 1, Blazing Saddles, etc. Watch this movie if you have nothing better to do and you've seen all of his other movies.
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Summary: Tiresome
Review: Several reviews I've read about The Twelve Chairs claim that it is an undeservedly neglected Brooks' masterpiece. Since I've enjoyed other films by the wacky Mr. Brooks, I decided to add this DVD to my collection. Big mistake! I can assure you, it is a deservedly neglected Brooks' production (that is far from a masterpiece). I would describe the unsubtle attempts at humor as manic and forced. I see little need for anyone adding this disc to their collection, unless they must have everything produced by Mr. Brooks.
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Summary: NOT WHAT YOU'VE COME TO EXPECT FROM BROOKS
Review: The one reason I would tell someone not to rent this film or buy it is because there's not enough laughs! If you can believe that! Especially from MEL BROOKS! The story gets a bit BORING after a while. But this is not Brooks' fault! This movie is based on a old Russian novel entitled "The Golden Calf". There are some good points to the film though. This is Brooks' best directing effort. He shows great control has a director. The acting is SUPERB! Brooks even transforms Hugarian dance #5 by Brams,calling it "Hope for the best....expect the worst!" The title itself should bring on a smile. To bad there wasn't enough laughs!
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Summary: A Mel Brooks comedy definitely worth your time!
Review: The Twelve Chairs doesn't have as many belly-laughs as The Producers, but it is witty and quite entertaining, and is a worthy runner-up to that earlier classic. Like his later film To Be or Not to Be, Brooks mutes the comedy a bit and reveals an emotional side to the story. It's a welcome change of pace from films Brooks made in between these two which relied a lot on slapstick and sexual humor. In fact, it's okay for kids to watch, as there is no swearing, nudity, violence or sexual situations (which shows you what a filmmaker can do without going for the cheap laughs). All of the actors are wonderful, especially Dom Deluise, who is flat-out funny as the priest gone crazy with greed. Brooks' part in the picture, though not much more than a cameo, is among his best comedic acting roles, in my opinion.
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Summary: Medioca remake of older film .
Review: The worst film , directed by Mark Zaharov . Based on the book by Il'f and Petrov ." Highly not recomended ", if you can find the original film ( same title ), made in 60th or 70th .Waist of a great team of best russian actors . But I still think , that Mark Zaharov is one of the best Russian directors . Remember the Russian dogma ? - Who never failed ... never got up .
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Summary: Classic
Review: This funny production of post revolution Russia depict in a very humoristic way the changes (or lack of thereof) in Czarist Russia turning into the Soviet Union in the early 20'Mell did an excellent job in playing and directing the movie, Mandatory to any comedy buff
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Summary: One of the greatest movies no one has ever heard of.
Review: This is one of the very best movies ever made. It holds up over time and is fine for all audiences. Great dialogue, tremendous sight gags and just general genius brings this movie off of the screen and into your heart forever. Mel Brooks has made many funny movies but this one is perhaps his least known but maybe, just maybe his funniest movie of all.
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Summary: Simple Selfishness and Soviet Satire
Review: This is the best Mel Brooks' film ever, and I've seen 'em all! Okay, I'm a Russian Revolution buff. If you're not, you might miss the Lenin, Engels, Trotsky Street (with Trotsky's name crossed out) in the background of one of the scenes. If the opening scene doesn't get you, nothing will. A once-aristocratic old lady on her deathbed confesses to her son-in-law (now a lowly clerk in the U.S.S.R.'s muddled bureaucracy) that she sewed her jewels into one of their chairs before fleeing the Revolution. The son-in-law forgives her for not telling him before, and leaves a "cancelled" stamp on her face before she dies. Priceless stuff! The difference between this and many other Mel Brooks' films is that it's an intelligent laugh at stupidity, whereas most of his films are stupid laughs at stupidity. Don't get me wrong! I can appreciate both, but this is by far better.
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Summary: Overlooked classic!
Review: This is the best movie version I've seen based on
Ilyf and Petrov's books. Vlad's bad review just points out that he should read the book again.
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