Product description Young Frankenstein (Widescreen) (Bilingual) .com If you were to argue that Mel Brooks's Young Frankenstein ranks among the top-ten funniest movies of all time, nobody could reasonably dispute the claim. Spoofing classic horror in the way that Brooks's previous film Blazing Saddles sent up classic Westerns, the movie is both a loving tribute and a raucous, irreverent parody of Universal's classic horror films Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935). Filming in glorious black and white, Brooks re-created the Frankenstein laboratory using the same equipment from the original Frankenstein (courtesy of designer Kenneth Strickfaden), and this loving attention to physical and stylistic detail creates a solid foundation for nonstop comedy. The story, of course, involves Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) and his effort to resume experiments in re-animation pioneered by his late father. (He's got some help, since dad left behind a book titled How I Did It.) Assisting him is the hapless hunchback Igor (Marty Feldman) and the buxom but none-too-bright maiden Inga (Teri Garr), and when Frankenstein succeeds in creating his monster (Peter Boyle), the stage is set for an outrageous revision of the Frankenstein legend. With comedy highlights too numerous to mention, Brooks guides his brilliant cast (also including Cloris Leachman, Madeline Kahn, Kenneth Mars, and Gene Hackman in a classic cameo role) through scene after scene of inspired hilarity. Indeed, Young Frankenstein is a charmed film, nothing less than a comedy classic, representing the finest work from everyone involved. Not one joke has lost its payoff, and none of the countless gags have lost their zany appeal. From a career that includes some of the best comedies ever made, this is the film for which Mel Brooks will be most fondly remembered. Befitting a classic, the Special Edition DVD includes audio commentary by Mel Brooks, a "making of" documentary, interviews with the cast, hilarious bloopers and outtakes, and the original theatrical trailers. No video library should be without a copy of Young Frankenstein. And just remember--that's Fronkensteen. --Jeff Shannon Beyond Young Frankenstein High Anxiety Spaceballs Blazing Saddles Stills from Young Frankenstein (Click for larger image)
L**E
Comedy
This movie is an excellent movie. It's comedy so if you like comedy this is the movie.
D**E
It’s a classic!
Very funny movie! Mel Brooks, Gene Wilder, enough said!
C**S
Top 10 Movie of All Time
Love this movie! One of the best ever made.
B**.
An AB Normal Opinion....."Puttin' On The Ritz!"
Absolutely the funniest movie ever made. If you don't laugh, you are brain-dead (appropriate for this film!) So much talent. The sad thing is, all of the stars in the film are gone now (except for Mel Brooks, who I believe is still alive and in his 90's). They were all great, but Marty Feldman, especially, was hysterical and unique. "Walk this way..." "What hump?" "Damn your eyes!"..("Too late").......And it's pronounced; "Eye-Gore!"
A**H
A comedy standard...
Mel Brooks has worked on a lot of films. He has many films that are in many people's top comedy list but Young Frankenstein is not only a great comedy film but a great film. You know a film is great when people use it as a standard. This film and maybe one or two more is what I judge most other comedies by. I don't think there is a person that I know in my circle of friends, family and co-workers that don't know at least a few lines of this film by heart.There is a funny story to how I saw this film for the first time. I was too young to see it in the cinema when it came out so I had to wait until it came on cable back in the early 80's. Now I had no idea that this film even existed before I saw it the first time. I had an uncle in another room who asked me to come in and watch the film. He said, its a really good horror film. So at the age of 12 when I sat down to watch it I was expecting something along the lines of the 40's Universal monster films. When it started, since it was in black and white and seemed serious with the score and overall feel I had no reason to think otherwise.About ten minutes into the film I was thinking this seems kind of silly for a horror film. But as I asked my uncle who was sitting behind me if this really was a serious film he nodded in the affirmative. So the film goes on.At this point in the film Frankenstein was using the poor patient as a Guinea pig and when he kicked the guy in his "twig and berries" I finally had had enough and turned around to my uncle who was nearly passing out and beet red in his face from from trying to not laugh at loud at both the film and my obvious bewilderment in it.Needless to say I watched the rest of the film knowing it was a comedy. And good lord what a film! I think if I had to name my favourite comedy of all time this would be on the short list and as I said above, I know many people who have it as not just their number one comedy but favourite film if all time.Being a farce of the Universal Frankenstein I won't bother putting in a plot summary but if you have never seen this film, you will LOVE it. I don't know if I know of another film that is so universally loved.One point, even though this film is a farce, I personally think its the best Frankenstein film since The Bride of Frankenstein. I don't know if that is a reflection of how good this film is or how bad the more recent Frankensteins are.I am writing this review because I recently purchased it on Blu-ray. As on most Blu-rays it has a wonderful picture. I am not sure its that much better than a DVD but as the cost is about the same now, treat yourself to the Blu-ray.Anyway, enough of my gushing, enjoy!
R**O
Young Frankenstein is a CLASSIC!
Always good for a laugh!
A**R
"Hearts and Kidneys Are Tinker Toys...! My Grandfather's Work Was Do-Do!"
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (1974) (SPECIAL EDITION) adds a collection of deleted scenes (abut 15 minutes).The documentary on my SPECIAL EDITION was 41 minutes not 36 minutes like it reads on insert. That’s good, but then there is no Audio commentary by Director Brooks like it reads on box cover. Not so good.You do get to hear Mel narrate variations of Trailers for movies and tv spots…that is not that thrilling.The best of the Outtake blooper Special Feature has got to be Madeline Kahn keeping a straight face (for the most part) as Marty Feldman readies to attack her fur shoal (Wilder can't keep straight face ... and it shows in actual print as seen in movie.)The one-liners are wonderful in this silly, well crafted spoof-homage to Frankenstein as well as The Bride of Frankenstein that is fun without being needlessly raunchy."Hump? What Hump?" says I-Gor, with the hump.Or"(It's a) Werewolf""Werewolf...?"Igor pointing into darkness "There wolf. There castle. There wolf...""Why you talking that way?""I thought you wanted too..." Nopeokay thenIf a fan of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN this should be a no-brainer purchase.Gloris Leachman chews up the scenery (as well as her cigar - and that freakin mole) as the Grandfather Baron's ex "girl friend" and Madeline Kahn is every bit as fun as she was in Blazing Saddles (the movie Brooks Directed right before YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN)."Good Night, Frau Blucher!" Cue those suddenly disturbed horses.Movie looks great too as filmed by Gerald Hirschfeld.Actual Laboratory equipment from original Frankenstein was used here.Gene Hackman has the, now, somewhat famous cameo as blind man who can't light a cigar or pour a bowl of soup properly.Poor Monster.the humor in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN holds up arguably better than any other Mel Brooks movie.Not a 5 star classic 'cuz some jokes are just sooo obvious it's almost painful because, well, it's Mel Brooks!4 1/2 stars
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It Is Another Great Movie Frome Mr.Brooks!
One of Mel Brook's Best! With Blue Ray The Quality Is Like You Were Seeing It For The First Time In A Movie Theatre!
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