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Spaceballs

Spaceballs

1987
Comedy
Sci-fi
1h 36m
Planet Spaceball's President Scroob sends Lord Dark Helmet to steal Planet Druidia's abundant supply of air to replenish their own, and only Lone Starr can stop them.
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Spaceballs

1987
Comedy
Sci-fi
1h 36m
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Rated 02 Mar 2023
82
51st
Like a lot of Brooks' work, this is only occasionally as funny and clever as it thinks it is. Despite many of the jokes falling flat, the "you're looking at now, sir" routine still kills me.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
8
82nd
Incredibly corny, incredibly dumb yet incredibly hilarious. A must see for any Star Wars fan. Probably my favorite John Candy role as well.
Rated 02 Aug 2014
70
71st
By parodying Star Wars, Brooks ensured that the film would have longevity, even beyond his initial expectations; it is now his most popular film, despite talk by critics at the time that it would be quickly forgotten. It's not as clever as Blazing Saddles, Producers or Young Frankenstein, and the jokes are a little obvious, occasionally even desperate, but that's also part of its wayward appeal. Moranis is great as Lord Helmet, and the meta jokes are completely inspired.
Rated 06 Oct 2017
24
3rd
It's like a movie based on a few pages of a MAD Magazine. Bill Pullman is terrible and it makes me sad. Some of the meta gags land but a lot of the material is tame slapstick from shortly before Bob Saget started peddling high quality groin shots fast and cheap every week for ten years on cable - I have to watch Steve-O hammer a nail into his dick to get that same high now. My favorite bit was the use of the Lawrence of Arabia theme, that was the only 'subtle' joke I caught.
Rated 19 May 2021
90
92nd
Spaceballs: The Criticker Review “I bet she gives great helmet"
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
63rd
Probably my favorite Mel Brooks film, largely due to my Star Wars geekdom. I've seen this flick dozens of times and the stupid corny jokes always make me laugh.
Rated 19 Jun 2013
30
13th
Although I didn't think much of it as a kid, the fond memories shared amongst my friends merited another viewing. Seen out of its time, it's a turtle amongst rabbits compared to the fast paced modern comedy. Brooks is an important figure in the history of farce, but 'Space Balls' isn't his best. It feels like being stuck at the wedding of Han and Leia, where a stuttering, unfunny Jewish Ben Kenobi is on page 3 of 90 in his speech of 'humorous anecdotes'.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
28
28th
I remember loving this as a kid. I also remember loving Ernest Goes to Camp, Count Chocula cereal, and Velveeta as a kid. After a rewatch, I realized even processed cheeze can spoil if you leave it on the shelf long enough.
Rated 14 Jan 2010
27
18th
I remember watching this when I was eight or nine and thinking it was the funniest film ever, then rewatching it in my early 20's and stopping about half an hour in without a single laugh.
Rated 10 Dec 2012
76
63rd
It hasn't aged well at all, but some of the gags and jokes are nevertheless timeless and hilarious.
Rated 27 Jul 2008
100
99th
One of the funniest films ever to exist, even 30-plus years later. It's rare when a film can smartly entertain four-plus decades of moviegoers, but Mel Brooks can. I would be willing to call this Jon Candy's signature performance, may he rest in peace; Bill Pullman and Daphne Zuniga are hilarious, and this is the one and only time I am not annoyed by Joan Rivers' voice. Plus, good ol' Dom Deluise, who I could watch make breakfast, provides the voice of Pizza the Hut. Undoubtedly a perfect film.
Rated 23 Mar 2014
56
31st
Pizza the Hut is the either the most meta joke ever or just plain silly.
Rated 11 Apr 2009
82
65th
Brooks' style is greatly appreciated in what could have (or should have) been a terrible film. Instead it comes out well with Brooks using his self aware humour to create something truly funny.
Rated 28 Oct 2008
75
50th
OK, so this is only funny if you're a big fan of sci-fi (Star Wars in particular) or Mel Brooks, but when the jokes hit, they hit well. It's undeniably corny, immature, and sometimes the jokes are way too obvious. But hey, Mel sells it so well that it's forgivable. John Candy and Rick Moranis are highlights and there are plenty of memorable gags that make this worth a view.
Rated 23 Oct 2011
77
23rd
Amazing that a Star Wars parody has become something of a classic of its own. Very much so pokes fun at Star Wars but also manages to be something kind of different along the way. I personally think it's hilarious. It isn't overt crude or trying too hard like most modern parody movies. Quotable and silly and you kind of need to watch it. Mel Brooks just gets it.
Rated 20 Jun 2018
95
82nd
Spaceballs is probably the last great work from Mel Brooks as a director. Not everyone will appreciate the Star Wars spoofing going on. Surprisingly this is a well shot, contains shockingly amazing special effects work and a terrific cast. Outshined entirely by possible the best performance ever from Rick Moranis.
Rated 28 Apr 2009
85
68th
Best spoof of sci-fi flicks I've ever seen.
Rated 30 Apr 2015
50
15th
Sometimes cheap jokes pay off. Other times they do not. This movie has it all.
Rated 21 Jun 2014
75
64th
A silly and somewhat clever parody of sci-fi culture. Funny gags and jokes throughout the entire thing with some of the more classic scores and scenes included. This could give a lesson to modern-day parodies.
Rated 27 Jul 2008
80
67th
A good spoof, but not amazing. It has a bunch of great gags but some poor attempts. Still, the good works amazing and the bad is just bad, not horrible.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
81
71st
Not Mel Brooks' best effort, but a very enjoyable little movie. All the sci-fi films of the 70's/80's get their just desserts in this one, with good comedic performances from John Candy and Rick Moranis, among others.
Rated 01 Sep 2009
95
98th
Not everyone understands the humor of this movie... to me it's just hilarious and i can almost laugh the hole movie through. Of course it' silly, its supposed to be silly, you dummies ;)
Rated 31 Jul 2008
25
14th
Easily Brooks's worst. This is actually less funny than the movie it satirizes. That's bad. A few clever ideas, but none of them translated into good jokes. I barely laughed at all.
Rated 25 Feb 2007
90
91st
The best spoof movie ever made in my opinion and certainly one of Mel Brooks' best. Absolutely essential viewing for any comedy fan.
Rated 22 Dec 2009
6
57th
Not Brooks' best, but I can't deny that there are some nice gags.
Rated 31 May 2009
65
51st
I absolutely loved this movie when I was a kid, but watching it all these years later and a stunning number of jokes fall flat. When you're a kid and something isn't funny, it's easier to assume that you just don't get it. As an adult, it's just not funny. Don't get me wrong, this movie is still very enjoyable and has some great jokes (the merchandising riffs hit hardest), but compared to Brooks' better works, this is a runt in the litter. It's good, it just could be much better.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
5
57th
Rick Moranis is the funniest part by far and has all the of the best lines. The rest of it is pretty hit-or-miss, and it's really not particularly good parody of Star Wars. I found Pizza the Hutt pretty legitimately gross as a kid.
Rated 11 Feb 2010
70
56th
It's still funny because it's so over the top ridiculous and random with the gags.
Rated 01 Apr 2007
70
26th
It's cheese-tastic!
Rated 03 Jan 2016
20
4th
These parody movies when watched from a 30 years perspective really lose something; I don't think they were intended to last long.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
86th
I love Mel Brooks and found this comedy to be funny and worth watching again and again.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
52
45th
A not-bad spoof granted too high regard for an audience starved of sci-fi mockery.
Rated 17 Feb 2007
30
9th
Poor.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
10th
I didn't find this movie funny when I was 10 and I don't find it funny now. *shrug*
Rated 12 Apr 2010
80
77th
Yeah, you read that right 80 out of 100 for this baby. It's a GREAT spoof. I know this movie off by heart because Mel Brooks is damn awesome. The spoofs of today should take a long hard look at the awesome work Mel did.
Rated 22 Sep 2018
59
61st
It is undeniably funny but I get the feeling that if I didn't see Star Wars first the entire thing would be lost on me. This is disappointing as most of Brooks' films work even outside the context of their inspirations.
Rated 16 May 2010
58
27th
Rewatch: Rarely funny and the jokes that do work they beat you over the head with till they're tired. The fact Lucas has one-upped Brooks by lampooning Star Wars himself in the prequels doesn't help. General Grievous - haha, George you're a card.
Rated 03 Oct 2012
55
46th
Rewatching this was not a good idea.
Rated 22 Oct 2012
46
19th
More proof that Mel Brooks needs funny writers to be funny. "Help me, Gene Wilder, you're my only hope".
Rated 14 Aug 2007
72
39th
Sci Fi Farce worth seeing at least once. The commercials say, "Past performance does not garuntee future results." Such is the case with Mel Brooks. Good film, not great.
Rated 26 Nov 2007
80
36th
Hilarious but stupid
Rated 04 Jul 2009
68
38th
Silly but satisfying.
Rated 15 Jan 2007
90
78th
Old school fave.
Rated 13 Jun 2008
80
64th
"Suck! Suck! Suck..." :)
Rated 05 Aug 2008
75
50th
Definitely had some good laughs. Gets old after the first coiuple of views
Rated 27 Dec 2011
78
46th
I have seen this move many, many times and it makes me laugh.
Rated 16 Mar 2012
85
48th
Yea, this is a very funny movie. Love it. Nothing better than laughing it up at Sci-Fi.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
95th
Very funny movie
Rated 28 Dec 2014
70
51st
Finally sat down and watched this movie from start to finish. It's a good parody but nothing outstanding.
Rated 05 Oct 2009
87
57th
It came out about a decade too late to be what it could have been. Not really Brooks' best, but definitely not his worst.
Rated 30 May 2012
78
88th
This movie is okay as a spoof but the fun part about it is that a lot of the sets, story and characters are actually a lot of fun for sci-fi sake. Sure it's ridiculous and you may not find all of it funny but I found it to be an enjoyable experience for many reasons (comedy not being the only reason).
Rated 02 Aug 2020
55
41st
I have find memories of this mostly funny 'Star Wars' parody. I still think 'the radar us jammed' is a great gag.
Rated 16 Mar 2012
80
35th
A classic!
Rated 18 Feb 2018
95
97th
Rewatch. Probably one of the best direct parodies of all time, with its own distinctive lot line/lore instead of trying to dissect the source line-by-line. Very quotable, but sadly overdone. Fav scene: "Funny. She doesn't look Druish."
Rated 19 Jan 2013
72
70th
Great Mel Brooks.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
50th
One of Brooks' best, with a lot more wit and fewer cheap jokes than usual.
Rated 01 Feb 2009
63
8th
Nostalgia aside, this movie does not stand the test of time. I even found it childish when I was 8. I'm a big Mel Brooks fan but this is one of his worst.
Rated 13 Aug 2010
7
8th
Funny, but excessively random.
Rated 22 Jul 2009
70
59th
Mel Brooks showing he's still got it. This and Airplane show how much better they made parodies in those days.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
97th
One of my favourite movies of all time, and my 2nd favourite Mel Brooks film (check out 'Robin Hood Men in Tights'). This is a hilarious movie, very witty and well-scripted. I've been watching it for over 5 years and it's still funny.
Rated 14 Oct 2008
70
27th
Though a bit crude at times, this is one of Brooks' more consistently funny outings.
Rated 06 Aug 2010
65
15th
Corny.
Rated 28 Mar 2023
2
2nd
The original material is far from sacrosanct, but it deserves much better than puerile physical comedy and forced meta-humor. There's still some laughs to be had amidst the eye-rolling, and hey, at least Hurt's cameo was a welcome surprise.
Rated 27 May 2015
97
54th
One of the greatest parodies of all time. And without a doubt one of the funniest. So sit back and get ready to start laughing at ludicrous speed!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
96
96th
a classic... and john candy as a mog, bill pullman as the cool guy, and the most disgusting creature that ever existed eats himself to death.
Rated 17 Apr 2011
79
42nd
Spaceballs: The Review! It was good!
Rated 31 Dec 2010
55
10th
The key to how successful a joke can be in this film is how acknowledged it is. The more constructed a joke feels, the less funnier it is. This is a comedy film where the background jokes are funnier.
Rated 29 Mar 2011
85
80th
Classic Brooks
Rated 11 Feb 2008
84
83rd
The finest sci-fi film ever made.
Rated 22 Mar 2008
80
69th
The last good thing that Mel Brooks has done. Not on the level of The Producers, High Anxiety or Young Frankenstein, but a good and truly funny sendup of the genre.
Rated 25 Jul 2007
80
47th
loses some of it's laughs over time but still pretty silly fun.
Rated 15 May 2008
85
72nd
John Candy = comedy gold. R.I.P.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
76th
Outer space needed to be spoofed, and who better to do it than the master of parody himself, Mel Brooks. Spaceballs is as funny as it is dumb, therefore it is hilarious. Really good!
Rated 20 Sep 2010
68
65th
Silly and obvious like most of Brooks movies, but that's the beauty of it.
Rated 07 Dec 2010
80
33rd
Star Wars, but funny. "I see that your Schwartz is as big as mine, but let's see how you manage it"
Rated 18 Oct 2008
40
25th
Not funny enough to make up for it's lack of plot or originality
Rated 12 Mar 2009
4
96th
I man dog. A mog. I'm my own best friend.
Rated 30 Mar 2024
60
37th
Rated 10 Mar 2010
100
95th
Hilarious!
Rated 03 Aug 2007
70
19th
decent enough farce, but too much dead space to be a real classic.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
75
57th
Highly unusual, but quite funny.
Rated 20 Apr 2008
15
5th
I hate movie parodies, but I hate bad movie parodies even more. Brooks has made some decent movies but this isn't one of them.
Rated 17 Apr 2011
80
45th
Hilarious!
Rated 16 Sep 2008
55
83rd
Screwball
Rated 12 Sep 2022
80
49th
You shot my hair!
Rated 19 Aug 2007
95
90th
Mel Brooks meets Star Wars. With ILM on effects. Do you really need to know more?
Rated 02 Jun 2008
17
8th
No words.
Rated 23 Jan 2009
76
53rd
Okay, but I prefer Mel Blank's Young frankenstein and Blazing saddles
Rated 27 Apr 2007
83
66th
Guilty pleasure...I love Mel Brooks, what can I say
Rated 03 Sep 2014
83
66th
Spaceballs: The Review. May the Schwartz be with you, as you embark on Mel Brooks' kooky adventure into space. This is obviously a parody of the ever popular Star Wars and has some really good jokes pointed right at that series. I especially liked John Candy as a "Mog" half man/half dog to replace Chewbacca from Star Wars. Bill Pullman was a great Han Solo character as "Lone Star"...
Rated 12 Jun 2014
91
96th
Just watch it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
55th
A childhood favorite that has aged very well.
Rated 14 Feb 2009
55
5th
dull. jokes that lacked humor. i like john candy, but he asked a little much of me in this one.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
68th
Hilarious parody, truly a display of Brook's comedic virtuosity.
Rated 18 Mar 2007
80
70th
lolz
Rated 02 Mar 2007
80
63rd
In my opinion, this is Mel Brooke's most solid hit as a comedic spoof. It contains some truly hilarious Star Wars parodies and very very emmorable laughs.
Rated 27 Dec 2006
90
95th
Mel Brooks is a genius. I wish I was a MOG.
Rated 11 Aug 2014
71
20th
This film has not aged well; few of Mel Brooks's do. Aside from a few genuinely funny sight gags this is a very predictable parody of material that is probably too well-known to most film fans. There's also an over-reliance on Jew jokes. The constant flow of bad gags suppresses any sort of dramatic or character-based arc. I laughed about twice and largely couldn't wait for it to end.
Rated 03 Jun 2010
77
86th
I remember when I was younger I would quote scenes and dialog from this movie all the time and a lot of them still stick with me today. As a kid, and even as an adult, I absolutely love Star Wars and feel that this movie is pretty essential for anyone who has at least watched the original trilogy.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
30
22nd
Just terrible. I seriously don't understand what people see in it.

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