Phoenix of Borg:I'm not sure if I've ever seen any of Mel
Brooks' stuff, so I'll have to withold judgement
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Well here is a very quickie review of Brooks' movies...
Blazing Saddles

Plot: It parodies western films and society. A western town set
in the 1850s is in peril for a sheriff. The government sends in a
black sheriff to be the replacement, and the townspeople (racist back
in the 1850s) cant believe it.
General feeling towards the film: Hilarious, probably Brooks'
best work. People accused it of bigotry, but honestly, those
people are stupid. This film makes fun of everyone and it does so
in a light hearted way. Extremely enjoyable film. I
miss Cleavon Little. He was so good in this film. 10 out of
10
Robin Hood: Men in Tights

Plot: A parody of the classic Robin Hood tale as told by Brooks.
Feeling towards the film: This along with Blazing Saddles are my
favorites of Brooks. Its nearly a perfect parody, it helps to
know Robin Hood's story but is not necessary to enjoy the film.
Almost all the jokes hit the target on this one. 10 out of 10
Young Frankenstein

Plot: Parody and new look at monster films and the Frankenstein story
Feeling towards the film: Most everyone has this as their
favorite Brooks film, for me, it fell short of that. I thought it
was really funny but wasnt as good as my top 3 Brooks films. 8
out of 10
Spaceballs

Plot: Parody of the Star Wars movies
Feeling towards the film: Well done, so good that one of my
friends basically memorized it word for word. Its generally
really popular but the biggest Brooks fans typically dont rate it as
high as Young Frankenstein or Blazing Saddles. Its my 3rd
favorite of those Ive seen. 9 out of 10
History of the World: Part 1

Plot: A comical look at the history of mankind from cavemen on through the 1800s
Feeling towards the film: It was a bit fragmented sometimes, but
genrally good. Its probably the most different Brooks film as it
doesnt really focus so much on a time frame, its a bunch of scenes that
make up the film as its more of a timeline. I liked it. 8
out of 10
The Producers

Plot: 2 producers hope to make a collossal flop
Feeling towards the film: It was his first film and hes since
made it a musical. Ive never seen either actually, but lots say
theyre very good, especially the first one.
Dracula: Dead and Loving It

Plot: A parody of the classic Dracula tales
Felling towards the film: Generally considered to be the worst of
the Brooks films, many jokes just dont fly others seem a little dirtier
than past and juvinile while other times the film just seems dull and
drab, almost dead on arrival. It has its few moments to make you
chuckle, but overall a weak production that had more potential. 3
out of 10.
I think that about covers it. Im probably forgetting one, doh!
@ EPSC--Im not mean unless given a golden oppurtunity to be so
And that was a golden oppurtunity
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