Young Frankenstein

If you love comedy, this is a must to have in your collection. Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder wrote a terrific Frankenstein film. The stars Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, Terri Garr and Cloris Leachman played perfect parts. Peter Boyle was great as the monster. Great writing and acting. The film with an all star cast worked together as a well oiled machine. Filmed in black and white have a great effect of the original film. Comical from the beginning to the end.

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!

Love this movie. Great spoof on other movies. Laughed quite a bit.

Gene Wilder’s comedic genius shines alongside Marty Feldman’s unforgettable Igor. This film is truly a cult classic—packed with clever one-liners and moments that never get old. I find myself watching it a few times a year, and it’s always just as entertaining as the first time. Gene Wilder showcases his full comedic genius here, perfectly balancing wit, timing, and charm. At the same time, Marty Feldman as Igor absolutely steals scenes with his quirky delivery and brilliant physical comedy, making the duo unforgettable. It’s a film that delivers both laughs and nostalgia, and one that deserves a permanent spot in any collection.

There are some who consider "Young Frankenstein" to be a mid-level Mel Brooks film, however, after re-watching it again recently I'm convinced it's a true comedy classic. There's a quiet brilliance here, intelligent comedy to be found everywhere as Brooks brings to life the script he co-wrote with Gene Wilder. It's sometimes easy to forget just how much of a genius Mel Brooks is and it's also easy to forget just how brilliant a comic actor Gene Wilder could be. "Young Frankenstein" was released in 1974 and it shows. Yet, what also shows is just how much this comedy holds up over time. Oh sure, the production values look and feel antiquated by now. It hardly matters, because there's so much wonderful material here that I still laughed from beginning to end. The film was nominated for two Oscars, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Sound, while both Cloris Leachman and Madeline Kahn snagged Golden Globe nominations. The film is now listed on the National Film Registry because, quite simply, it's an iconic film. While Brooks has likely made funnier films, "Young Frankenstein" is, at least for me, one of his finest examples of filmmaking. The visuals are marvelous, the filmmaking is disciplined, and every member of this ensemble cast gives a top-notch performance. "Young Frankenstein," I believe, represented a Mel Brooks who'd learned how to trust his gifts as a filmmaker. There's a confidence that oozes from the cinematic pores of this film and it's a much better film because of it. Gene Wilder? Flawless. Peter Boyle? Impeccable. Madeline Kahn? Genius. Marty Feldman? Inspired. Teri Garr? Sublime. Mel Brooks may always be more remembered for other films, but "Young Frankenstein" is an unforgettable classic.

Dr. Frederick Frankenstein lectures his American medical students on the body's nervous system. He is a man of science, totally divorcing himself from his grandfather Victor's infamous reanimation experiments, even changing his name's pronunciation to FRONK en steen. He tells his students, "My grandfather was a very sick man." But that's before he finds out he inherited his grandfather's Transylvania castle. And library. And laboratory. Then he has a full change of heart. That little synopsis gives no clue to how "Young Frankenstein" is a perfect comedy. Everything comes together in a beautiful package. The actors are superb, especially Gene Wilder. But you can't ignore any of the performances. I had no clue until years after seeing it in the theater that Gene Hackman was in the film. The dialogue and physical bits are very funny. And when they work together, as they so often do in this film, it is hilarious. Did you know that Igor's hump changing sides started off as Marty Feldman's joke? He switched it right and left waiting to see if anybody was going to notice. And I always guffaw at Chloris Leachman's Frau Blucher (neeeigh!) declaring, "YES! He vas my boyfriend!" One of my favorite scenes is when Frederick aims to show the success of his reanimation by impressing a black-tie audience at the Bucharest Academy of Science. He and the Monster sing and dance their way through a rendition of "Puttin' on the Ritz." I dare you to watch it and not grin. "Young Frankenstein" hit the theaters in December 1974. The screenplay was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. This is my very favorite Mel Brooks movie, though I admit not being impressed with some of them. Brooks directed twelve films in all, acting in all but one. That one was "Young Frankenstein". This was at creator and co-writer Gene Wilder's insistence, because he felt too often that Mel "broke the fourth wall" when he acted. That is, he spoke or referred directly to the audience, and Wilder didn't want that in "Young Frankenstein." Eight of Mel Brooks movies, including "Young Frankenstein," are collected in a slipcase in Mel Brooks Bx Sm Cb . Happy Reader

Good disc , great comedy

Great movie. DVD in excellent condition. Brought back lots of memories. Just sad to know so many of these great actors have passed. What talent!!