Ensofter
Overrated and overhyped
Glucedee
It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.
Gutsycurene
Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.
Keeley Coleman
The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;
ilovecandy12344
Yeah that part...wasn't funny. which is a shame because the rest of the movie is hilarious.
SteveM-1
...and it most certainly does work. Rightfully hailed as Mel Brooks' greatest work, this film is a master class in both comedic story-telling and cinematography. There isn't much that hasn't been said about this film already. Every aspect of this film, from the acting to the set design works so well. The comedic timing is spot-on. The insistence on filming in Black & White was a master stroke as well. I think in order to really appreciate this film, you have to go back and watch the original Frankenstein films from the 1930's. Particularly the first three films starring Boris Karloff as the creature. Once you compare the scenes in those films to Young Frankenstein, you see that this film is not merely a farce, but a Valentine to the old classic films. I saw Young Frankenstein first, long before i got to see and appreciate the original films. I was very surprised how much of YF was a take on the previous films. I didn't know about the "brain dropping" scene or the artificial arm of the Police Inspector. After comparing the two films, it becomes evident that the best satire comes from somebody who truly admires the source material. I've read some poor reviews on this site regarding this film, and can only conclude they come from younger viewers who have never seen or compared the source material. It is a shame that most classics like this are lost on younger generations, but, thankfully, these generations have little say in what is truly a classic. Highly recommended. To get the best experience, I recommend Blu-Ray. Enjoy!
Brian T. Whitlock (GOWBTW)
After "Blazin' Saddles", Mel Brooks has taken parody to a whole new meaning. In "Young Frankenstein", Gene Wilder plays the decedent of the infamous mad scientist who lives in America, and doesn't want to have anything to do with him. After being haggled by a student, a visitor from the old country gives him information left by his uncle. When he goes to Transylvania, the hilarity ensures. He meets Igor(Marty Ingles), along with some other weird characters. I was laughing non- stop. I also liked when after they built the monster(Peter Boyle), the scene with the blind hermit(Gene Hackman) was classic. I laughed the hardest when it came to the lighting of the cigar. The monster got his thumb of fire. In the story, fire is the monster's weakness. With all the characters from the Shelley's novel, this movie is more funny than scary. Mel Brooks topped himself off with this. And it's a keeper. 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Mark M
OK, so the most important thing about this movie by far is the fact that the doctor is being played by the same man that played willie freaking Wonka! the candy man is mad scientist in a comedy parodying a monster movie. this role is simply brilliant. I love the character all over again, and that goes to the monster as well. the word play is hilarious and the sexy scenes are rather taste full. this is a grade a comedy that I plan on watching again, and have. they literally take the most famous movie monster and put him through the most random of situations. one second he is tape dancing in a suit the next hes speaking long elegant words of the doctor.
