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The Producers

The Producers

2005
Comedy
Crime
2h 14m
New York, 1959. Max Bialystock was once the king of Broadway, but now all his shows close on opening night. Things turn around when he's visited by the neurotic accountant Leo Bloom, who proposes a scheme tailor-made for producers who can only make flops: raise far more money than you need, then make sure the show is despised. No one will be interested in it, so you can pocket the surplus. To this end, they produce a musical called Springtime for Hitler written by escaped Nazi Franz Liebken... (imdb)
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The Producers

2005
Comedy
Crime
2h 14m
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Rated 27 May 2009
70
48th
So wait, this is a remake of a Broadway show which was a remake of a movie about putting on a Broadway show?
Rated 06 Jul 2011
80
77th
Oh that Uma
Rated 24 Feb 2010
85
58th
The kind of comedy that only works with singing, but works very well indeed. Funny and fun.
Rated 30 Dec 2009
30
15th
Uma shines. The rest not so much. The hit-and-miss quirkiness and neurosis of the original were the product of its time, but this remake does not have that excuse. In addition it fails to add anything new and is just inferior in almost every way except the photography. Not the least I suspect that Hitler as a comedic vehicle used to be a much more scandalous concept than today, when you can see it in any 30 min sitcom.
Rated 16 Jan 2013
92
88th
It was outrageous, insulting, and I loved every minute of it. Then they got to opening night and I saw their show: it was the most insanely wonderful thing I've ever seen on screen. No point in listing all the great performances: seems like every actor steals every scene they're in. It's a monument to *written* comedy, and a blow against the peculiarly American idea that you can take a naff script and that great comedians will be able to improvise it into greatness once filming begins.
Rated 02 Mar 2008
70
45th
The earlier version was superior.
Rated 22 Apr 2009
45
85th
I usually don't like musicals. They lack the cohesiveness I can get from an album or film and thus they can barely keep my attention. The Producers is different because it doesn't take itself seriously like most others from the genre. The humour is rampant throughout and makes it a joy to watch.
Rated 21 Jul 2010
60
36th
It's kind of unfair to compare this to the 1968 film. That being said, the 1968 film is much better. Basically I didn't like Broderick that much as Leo Bloom. Gene Wilder sold his manic neurosis more believably. Listen, the music is pretty good and it's still very funny, but the 1968 version is one of my favourite comedies of all time. In this movie the music and production value got a step up but the performances took a step down. Still solid, but I say watch the original instead.
Rated 23 Oct 2010
40
12th
If this had been a straight remake of the 1968 film with a few songs thrown in, I might have enjoyed it. Yes, it would have been totally unnecessary, but most of the songs are alright and Lane does a fine job with the part of Max. Instead, they reconfigured the film to center around Leo, turned his character into a pathetic loser... and selected a man who hasn't given a decent film performance in over a decade for the part. Broderick is simply awful and the entire film suffers because of it.
Rated 05 Jun 2011
70
42nd
Matthew Broderick is meh in general for me, I can't really remember liking anything he's ever been in ever (Ferris Bueller and Lion King are the exceptions, but neither of those am I a fan of because of him). The ensemble cast hold it together very well, Nathan Lane of course stealing the spotlight as the flamboyant director. And y'know, I never thought I'd say this - but I didn't dislike Will Ferrell in this movie! It's a rare treat to not cringe in embarrassment at seeing him on film. See it!
Rated 08 Aug 2008
41
4th
Sure, you might warm up to the overdone performances by the time Will Ferrell shows up, but that doesn't make the movie itself any better or funnier. On the contrary, it putters along, struggling to not dull the audience. Lane has some good moments, but the only real laughs come from Will Ferrell. Sadly, he's not in it nearly enough to save us.
Rated 05 Oct 2010
15
6th
... but WHY?!... sigh... almost as pointless as the original is magical
Rated 28 May 2007
55
0th
The origional was perfect, this wasnt
Rated 01 Oct 2008
40
25th
while Nathan Lane's not bad in the role made famous by Zero Mostel, Mathew broderick is NO substitute for gene wilder
Rated 03 Dec 2008
76
61st
Yeah, weird scores are fun. Anyhow, this is a funnier movie than the critics said, even if the original was better. Nathan Lane is basically the shit. And every time, I can't help but sing along. "It's spring time... for hitler... iiinnnn Germany!" Good stuff.
Rated 18 Jan 2009
22
2nd
For gods sake watch the original. This is the worst remake I think I've ever seen.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
41st
It certainly did feel like a stage musical transferred to film, but considering it's a film adaptation of a musical which was an adaptation of a film about musicals (whew) isn't that intentional?
Rated 01 Jun 2023
83
42nd
I really enjoyed this! I mostly really liked all of the acting. Gary Beach was definitely the stand-out here, but Nathan Lane was hilarious and Matthew Broderick was clearly having a good time as well. Uma Thurman was stunning and funny. It takes a little while to get going, and the ending is rather safe, but I enjoyed all of the music and even remember some of it weeks after watching. The satire and humor just worked well for me. It isn’t perfect by any means, but certainly worth the trip!
Rated 18 Aug 2011
78
73rd
i liked it and i laughed most of the way through. it stumbles getting started. there are a lot of jokes that don't cut it in the midst of the ones that do. it runs a little longer than it should. overall minor grips to the whole, but enough to keep it below an 80. ferrel's ridiculous style of brusque shouting humor has probably never been better suited for a film than it was for this one.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
3rd
The transition from screen to stage works. From stage to screen, though, is a different story.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
93rd
As good as the original, a bit long but damned good.
Rated 02 Aug 2020
40
13th
Preface by saying that I've not seen the original. A film that is funnier as an idea that it is in its execution. The cast are all fine, but the film as a whole strains too much for laughs and meaningful satire (an issue I have with Brooks' films).
Rated 20 Jul 2009
0
3rd
BORING!
Rated 26 Jul 2010
95
54th
Sexy as Hell, funny as crap, and as twisted as a musical can be. I don't like musicals. I loved this one. Who knew Hitler could be so funny. This in-your-face Fuery of comedy is as satisfying comedically as Inglorious Basterds is violently at giving the finger to Nazi Germany. I relished every scene and the hilarious actors who carried to comedy with effortless style. Not evenly paced and bit long, but worth your full attention. And Uma Thurman turns sexy into an artform.
Rated 27 Nov 2007
50
20th
Not near as good as the original. Horrible acting, drawn out scenes, and a disappointing ending.
Rated 16 Mar 2012
80
35th
I liked the older version more. This one was not bad though.
Rated 15 Jul 2012
75
35th
I gotta see the 68 one. Jawohl!
Rated 18 Dec 2016
90
6th
Good story line,
Rated 22 Jul 2009
60
29th
Works better as a play.
Rated 06 Jan 2014
51
25th
Despite the rich source material, The Producers has a stale, stagy feel more suited to the theater than the big screen.
Rated 07 Sep 2011
95
87th
funny
Rated 02 Jun 2008
100
93rd
Hilarious and addictive to watch. Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick are golden in this.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
95th
This is absolutely hilarious and I hate musicals.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
76
53rd
very funny
Rated 14 Aug 2007
25
29th
I wanna be a producer...
Rated 11 Apr 2011
85
80th
I'm not really a fan of musicals but this hit the mark for me. Nathan Lane has always been funny to me and nailed the role of Max Bialystock. Broderick was perfect for his role. Uma Thurman was quite "dashing" as a gentleman would say. And then its all capped off by a fantastic supporting cast, especially Will Farrell. I can't really sing, but I could probably sing most of these songs.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
52nd
it was amusing enough, but some gags just didn't translate from broadway to the screen.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
82nd
This new film version of The Producers is part of an elite group in which, as a remake, it is both warranted and supremely welcome. It is different enough from the original movie, and it was expertly adapted to film. Really good!
Rated 12 Feb 2017
74
73rd
A movie musical about a musical, based on a musical, based on a movie about a musical. This version of Mel Brooks' comedy classic may leave fans of the original missing the brilliant performance of Gene Wilder as well as the tight paced comedy of Mel Brooks' original Academy Award winning screenplay. However, for fans of the record Tony Award winning 2001 Broadway adaptation, this film at least brings stars Nathan Lane and Mathew Broderick to reprise their roles on the big screen.
Rated 15 Dec 2015
50
10th
Can't Replace Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel.
Rated 29 Sep 2008
75
96th
Jeg synger under bruseren...
Rated 19 Aug 2007
40
11th
Unnecesary, occasionally funny, never hilarious. Gotta thank Uma's scenes though.
Rated 28 Apr 2007
0
0th
Some how they used the exact same script as the original and ended up with a complete comedy vacuum.
Rated 13 Apr 2008
75
28th
A great story, but too slick and "perfect" for my taste. The original was better.
Rated 15 May 2011
40
4th
why, god, why? the original movie is so perfect, I can't see why this remake should've ever been made.
Rated 02 Jan 2018
18
0th
What the fuck; sometimes all you need to watch is a trailer. Totally ridiculous, and not in a good way. Why would you give the male-female jokes to a gay man? Score is solely given for Thurman looking pretty good here.
Rated 28 Sep 2014
77
68th
Disclaimer: I never saw the original nor the Broadway production. Despite starting off kind of hammy, I was reeled into the hysterics pretty quickly. The climax of Gary Beach as Hitler was the high-note, but there were plenty of other great moments.
Rated 29 Apr 2016
7
15th
Need to rewatch, but it did feel very stilted and rote.
Rated 06 Aug 2017
20
7th
If ever there is a producer or writer that wants to turn a film into a broadway musical, they should watch this film and then come up with a better idea. This is a horrible film.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
70
46th
For some reason, it's not as funny on film or as funny as a remake of the previous film, though there's still much to admire.
Rated 02 Mar 2014
1
20th
It seemed very similar, more polished than the original but didn't quite click. Perhaps a victim of seeing-this-one-second-itis.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
15
3rd
The script is corny, and the songs are disappointing, to put it mildly.I always heard this was such a good show on stage, but the movie fails to be any more than that- a show on stage. It also shows, from the way there seems to be nothing but tired humor, and the way both Lane and Broderick plow through their lines with glazed eyes and monotone voices, as if the project was for a reunion special, done out of formality rather than desire to perform the show again.
Rated 02 Jan 2008
75
42nd
If you have a sense of humour, have ever laughed or think you may have unknowingly smiled then get this DVD. The purists may not like the 'staged' quality but for pure laughs and entertainment its a winner. Lane and Broderick work well together although you do sense its familiar territory for Nathan Lane. One or two questionable casting decisions but overall not bad for a remake.
Rated 21 Apr 2008
65
35th
not my cup of tea...
Rated 23 Aug 2007
1
17th
Very silly but amusing. Hilarious over-the-top acting and some funny moments though many jokes fall flat. Goes on a bit too long.
Rated 27 Mar 2009
83
33rd
Nice updating to a Mel Brooks classic comedy however, I prefer the original.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
62nd
Not bad, not great. Then again, I'm not a big fan of musicals. Very well made though.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
94th
Never saw the Broadway show, however, after seeing the movie, it seemed obvious that Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick had been through the motions about a hundred times. The pacing was also weird considering the transition from stage to screen. But the writing is funny and the music is catchy.
Rated 21 Feb 2015
40
16th
There's a couple of scenes in here that make it worth it, but for the most part, just stick with the original movie from the 60s. If you like musicals (like I do), stick with the Original Broadway Cast Recording that isn't ruined by Uma Thurman and Will Ferrell not really being able to sing. It still has Lane and Broderick - giving better performances, I might add. Or, just see the stage show. Really, there's lots better options than this low-rent adaptation.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
38th
Comparing this to the original is like comparing apples to oranges. I enjoyed both immensely. I half expected this to flop majorly, but was surprised that it was so funny and stayed so true to the original.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
24th
Horrible and incompetent direction ruins what could have been one of the best stage to screen adaptations ever.
Rated 15 Feb 2010
74
59th
It's quite humourous in sections and less so in others. Nathan Lane is certainly the highlight of this version of The Producers, though Roger Bart is worthy of note as well. Frankly I've never been a huge fan of Broderick but he does provide an ample performance. The problem with the film is, once you've seen it live, the movie just doesn't suffice. There is something different about seeing Spring Time for Hitler as a live musical that just can't be captured with film.
Rated 15 Nov 2008
20
20th
Leave the original alone!
Rated 03 Dec 2006
13
8th
The original, with Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel, two comedic legends, is only a decent film. Replacing those two with Nathan Lane (decent) and Matthew Broderick (the rich man's Rob Schnieder) and adding more elaborate musical numbers is not a recipe for success.
Rated 14 Feb 2012
34
28th
Entertaining, a tad overlong, Uma Thurman's glorious. Still can't believe I've seen this and not the original.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
57th
It was funny and Uma Thurman was hot in it. That's really all I have to say about it.
Rated 02 Mar 2014
55
28th
Loved the original. Didn't like this one much except for Will Ferrell.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
91st
Slavish adaptaion of the stage show, but that counts for a lot.
Rated 16 Mar 2008
68
56th
A movie that became a musical that became a movie again. Some things were lost in translation somewhere along the way, but no matter: others have been gained. This one plays like one of the old-time movie-musicals - a rarity these days and a real treat. The songs are catchy and the performances are mostly hilarious, though Broderick initially seems desperate to channel Gene Wilder. It's not as memorable as the original, but Ferrell and Bart turn in dynamite comedic work and make it worth a look.
Rated 22 Mar 2011
60
55th
Broadrick and Lane deliver great performances in this film adaptation of the musical adaptation of a film. Despite its triumphant comedy, it lacks the spark Brooks' original and Will Ferrell delivers another of his amazingly unfunny performances as Franz Liebkind, the writer and director behind Springtime for Hitler. Maybe if Brooks directed instead of produced this might've been better, but he already directed it in 1968 so what's the point.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
1
5th
Nice music, but it's not very funny. Will Ferrell's scenes are uniquely painful.
Rated 06 Aug 2021
60
18th
???????????????
Rated 14 Aug 2007
68
23rd
The biggest problem in this version of The Producers is that Broderick and Lane's performances are tuned to the stage, not the silver screen. They both look at the camera multiple times, which is rather off-putting on film. The musical film is saved only by the numbers (which are regretably shortened from the stage). I like to think that The Producers could have been saved if Mel Brooks had actually been more invoved, but fortunatly there are already two incarnations of The Producers with wh
Rated 07 Feb 2012
86
76th
So over the top ridiculous. I couldn't stop laughing. Well written, well acted, well directed, just a good movie all around
Rated 06 Feb 2010
90
79th
every bit better than the original
Rated 22 May 2017
51
24th
Quite the disappointment. John Barrowman was a delightful surprise, but the music is firmly meh and the humour misses the ball. A bit of a shame.
Rated 01 Feb 2008
67
46th
stage production is so much funnier...but the movie's alright.
Rated 01 Apr 2007
75
41st
I'm not too much of a mucial fan but I loved this movie.
Rated 21 Nov 2016
66
26th
Need to see the original but didn't really like this one
Rated 26 Feb 2017
87
70th
I actually prefer this version to the Gene Wilder one (and not just because of Urma Thurman) even though this one seems to take every cue from the older one!
Rated 13 Jan 2009
30
32nd
My score isn't going to be completely fair to this movie, on account of me turning it off about half an hour into it. It took waaaay to long of a time getting ANYWHERE! Just too damn slow in building up. I was looking forward to this movie, too.
Rated 23 Oct 2009
0
0th
I have never seen such a wrongheaded remake ever. Lane and Broderick have ZERO chemistry. Just terrible, even though Uma looks nice.
Rated 22 May 2017
30
11th
Never has a film felt so manic-depressive.
Rated 11 Nov 2010
15
21st
"It's hard to envision a worse big-budget film version of Mel Brooks's Tony Award-winning musical The Producers than this dreadfully lifeless affair." - Nick Schager
Rated 21 Apr 2008
60
58th
"Springtime for Hitler" is probably the worst title you can come up with, and Will Ferrel seems like an OK choice.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
50th
At first, the straight-from-the-stage performances grate, playing all the way to the back of the theater. Then, around the time Will Ferrell shows up, everything starts to fit together, and before long The Producers has changed into a hilarious time at the movies, right before your eyes.
Rated 28 Mar 2007
70
32nd
I'm not big on broadway, but if YOU are, you will probably enjoy this
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
19th
SILLINESS FROM THE RAFTERS! IN CAPITAL LETTERS!!!
Rated 09 Dec 2007
75
65th
It starts off feeling very cheesy, but once you get into the on-stage feel of it it's great. Every single character is infinitely lovable. The songs are great. And springtime for hitler? Stroke of genius. It's not as good as the original (Gene Wilder is hard to outshine), but it's still very pleasant and it being a musical helps a lot. The end isn't very good, and it drags on for about 15-20 minutes longer than it should, but it's still great.
Rated 22 Jul 2007
65
26th
Cute and Amusing, though I hate musicals and Matthew Broderick.
Rated 01 Jul 2010
86
41st
The main complaint from the critics is that it's just not enough to put the play straight up on the big screen. But I felt that they overlooked a few virtues, mainly the use of color. One scene that starts the third act in particular stands out. It does kinda deserve the vitriol its getting but I can't say I didn't enjoy myself.
Rated 24 Jul 2010
84
58th
Springtime for Hitler
Rated 03 Mar 2010
7
39th
this is uh, this is a hell of a trip. it feels like a mel brooks musical but was obviously shot recently with a bunch of more recent actors and that just feels freakin weird.
Rated 30 Apr 2011
62
19th
An alright adaptation that fails to really translate back as a film due to weak, stagey direction and execution that holds it back from becoming its own being.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
77th
A musical unashamed of being a musical, and that sets the screen afire. The dance numbers are wonderful to watch. But the best thing about the movie is having more Mel Brooks on the screen.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
81st
i loved it
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
60th
A bankrupt sleazy Boradway producer, and squirlly accountant come to realize a properly insured Broadway flop, can be a windfall. They're only problem came when their flop was a hit.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
10
2nd
I gave it a shot, but I don't like musicals.
Rated 13 Feb 2009
9
47th
Highly Enjoyable. Plus Uma Thurman is so Adorable.
Rated 06 Dec 2018
29
25th
The humor and charm of the original has been stretched from the start and this is no Mel Brooks at the helm. If it were not for the music from the Broadway play, this might be a lot worse. That being said, this film certainly isn't good.

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