Young Frankenstein (1974)

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Dr. Frankenstein's grandson, after years of living down the family reputation, inherits granddad's castle and repeats the experiments. (imdb)

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Directed By: Mel Brooks

Written By: Mel Brooks, Gene Wilder, Mary Shelley

Starring: Cloris Leachman, Gene Hackman, Peter Boyle, Teri Garr, Gene Wilder, Kenneth Mars, Richard Haydn, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Arthur Malet, Danny Goldman, Liam Dunn

Genres: Comedy, Sci-fi, Horror

Country: USA

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Stars	User	Rating
10	Paxton	77 _82nd
The sequence where Gene Wilder gives explicit instructions not to let him out of the room and his immediate pleas for release give perfect setup to what I feel is the defining moment of the film in which Wilder says, "Hello, handsome!" and Peter Boyle delivers the greatest non-verbal, "Who, me?" Oh, and the sexual innuendos are cute. All 627 of them.
8	BeeDub	100 _97th
A landmark comedy filled with classic moments. Has a stellar cast, cleverness to spare, and a surprising amount of heart. FRAU BLUCHER!
7	BillyShears	95 _96th
Scared the hellllll outta me
5	DrPhibes	95 _92nd
My personal favorite Brooks film, simply because it respects the audience a little bit more than usual and doesn't smash them in the face with wackiness. Sure it's wacky, but it's balanced with with the right amount of subtlety. If only he'd used this approach more often.
5	Alex Watkins	4 _70th
Dynamite, certainly one of Brooks' best. Lots of laugh-out-loud lines, great comedic performances by the entire cast, and a clever recontextualization of the Frankenstein legend. And great cinematography that does justice to old horror classics.
5	frederic_g54	8 _77th
(2nd viewing) Put. The candle. Back! One of those 'laugh per minute' films that hasn't aged a bit. Marty Feldman is the highlight of this wickedly hilarious film.
5	Dustyd	85 _94th
Funny and classic film.
5	Vesey	90 _90th
The movie suddenly becomes boring with only 15 minutes left (When they put on the Ritz). But everything up to that point more than makes up for it.
5	TimeCapsule	92 _95th
Honestly, do you think that I would be the type of person, that would walk around the house and sing like Frankenstein's monster anytime I just so happen to be putting something on a particular brand of crackers. All because of some Mel Brooks movie that I saw as a child? You too? Ah, I see you're a man of culture as well.
4	Stain	10 _17th
When I was 10 years old I loved this movie. Now I can't stand it. So sue me
4	omgfridge	8 _80th
One of the funniest movies I've seen. Surprisingly has aged well and a lot of the performances were memorable. How a spoof movie should be.
4	Hawkins	63 _31st
It feels wrong to critickize a beloved actor shortly after their passing, but on this watch I couldn't help being put off by Wilder raising his voice and mugging the camera after every gag. And the sex jokes dip to a level that Austin Powers would have left on the cutting room floor. But the studs still outweigh the duds - I love that Igor could be taken as either straightforward or deceptive and the introduction of Inspector Kemp is instant rewind-worthy.
3	doctor7	84 _81st
Does kind of drag in parts but it's mostly side-splittingly hilarious.
3	Tripwyre	77 _72nd
Brooks and Wilder satirize monster movies the way satire should be done -- not by stuffing in as many jabs and references as they can, but by picking one movie, one story, and focussing on doing it right. As funny as the film is, it's suprisingly faithful to Shelley's novel (or as faithful as a comedy could be). Feldman's Igor is hilarious, and Wilder has many an inspired moment as the Doctor. I'll never be able to hear "Puttin' on the Ritz" without laughing ever again. Mars' robot arm kills me.
3	vesupria	4 _32nd
A retelling of the Frankenstein story without the tragedy of the human condition, the issues of man and his creations and the glory of life? No thanks! I'll take Shelley's wisdom over a few sparse laughs any day! (they were funny of course, but it didnt make up for the rest)
3	Bo_Dagger	100 _99th
"You made a yummy noise."
3	Barthalen	72 _62nd
It's pretty allright. A shame some of the jokes are so obvious, and what could've been subtle gets spelled out to the audience. Still, the whole thing has a decent sense of style and the character of Igor is absolutely wonderful. Also, wooden arm slapstick is the best.
3	Luna6ix	86 _92nd
mel brooks is like no other; he creates comedy that never fails to be funny. gene wilder is excellent, as are the rest of the players. this movie has one of the best quotes ever, "walk this way, sir"
3	luc	80 _91st
Gorgious movie with Marty Feldman, which I liked very much, especially his big eyes. His face is so astonishingly good for a horror-movie. Uunbelievable good comedy and very enjoyable !!!
3	devilry	20 _3rd
Perhaps a large bulk of humour in this film, as a parody after all, depends on how well you can relate it to the original film. As I could not, however, I found most of the jokes unwitty, poorly executed and somewhat repetitive. There were a few rare decent laughs, but on a general level it was miserably disappointing.
3	3dRevelation	69 _41st
My taste in comedy is probably quite peculiar, and thus I didn't love this film. It definitely has its moments, but I found the hilarious bits too few and far between for my liking. Maybe the works of Mel Brooks are just something I won't get into, but I thought The Producers was slightly funnier than this (although I don't count that film as one of my favorite comedies either).
2	lachapelle	96 _97th
I don't know which is my favorite Mel Brooks film, Blazing Saddles or Young Frankenstein. I'm going to have to go back and watch them back to back. Mel Brooks is a genius. Go rent this film. Shut off your computer, drive to the video store and rent this movie. You'll thank me for it.
2	CinematicESP	95 _96th
Mel Brooks' masterpiece. Gene Wilder is a comedic genius. Much more than just a spoof.
2	Mentaculus	78 _68th
"Putting on the Ritz", and the entire character of Igor, ranks among the very best of Mel Brooks' work.
2	John Locke	97 _91st
Mel Brooks' finest.
2	Jeb	85 _70th
Wickedly funny and strangely absurd, Young Frankenstein hasn't aged one bit. Every minute will absolutely pound you on the ground into submission, and when it does drag it bumps back at you with more side-splitting laughs. Gene Wilder is surreal, fantastic if you ask me. He deserves more praise from people. Another exciting collaboration from Brooks and Wilder, and one of the all-time best spoofs ever made. The only mistake I can find with this is that it tends to remain tame at times.
2	Eric S	100 _94th
A classic comedy and one of the most brilliant spoofs of all time. It doesn't overdo it and provides each gag with its own, bravura laugh.
2	Manna	100 _96th
Hilarious. Everything in this movie is brilliant.
2	Cheryl44	100 _96th
This is my favorite Mel Brooks movie. Or maybe Blazing Saddles is. It's definitely one or the other.
2	spleen	84 _82nd
Evidently any Mel Brooks movie gets funnier by not starring Mel Brooks. Great performances from everyone, especially the very underrated Marty Feldman and Kenneth Mars.
2	juntakinte99	75 _49th
Mel Brooks doesn't get enough credit for his knowledge of quality historical cinema; whether westerns, Hitchcock, or here in the Frankenstein franchise. In this picture he wonderfully creates a faux retro film that captures the cinematography, editing, and music of classic Universal monster movies. But it also has the usual juvenile jokes--especially about sex. A few points are lost due to the script logic and a humor towards women that's cringeworthy for modern audiences. Still, recommended.
2	JSchlansky	85 _85th
I love how so many of the jokes have very little to do with the Frankenstein framing and how little effort they put into hiding the monster's bald cap
2	Jasongirl67	100 _94th
Good movie has the look and feel of the original movie  Great accents and keeps along the same storyline of the original with comedic overtones  In my opinion This the perfect parody of the original
1	SlrSoapbox	80 _75th
Some parts haven't aged very well (you know which ones I mean) but it's still hilarious, quotable, and a truly loving homage to the original film.
1	DavidKahane	95 _92nd
Everything works marvelously, from the old-fashioned look of the film to the game performances of the actors. Even the hokiest jokes comes across as fresh and vibrant. Brooks has a unquenchable love of gags, but there's also a respect for the the rigors of storytelling. He finds a way to fit the humor in to the framework rather than lazily bending the storyline to suit the need for a laugh. It's a discipline that sets the film apart a multitude of other comedies.
1	AgentSnipe	89 _96th
Comedy classic. Period. A horror movie farce that revels in its own ridiculousness.
1	cellophane	90 _77th
A true comedy gem, this movie is comedically perfect on every single level.
1	Kavu	82 _76th
Wilder and Feldman are awesome and the script has plenty of great ideas.
1	BattleToad	90 _89th
A completely brilliant horror film spoof. One of Mel Brooks' best. Young Frankenstein is among the best comedies ever made, and about those made in the future, it will still have most of em licked. It displays the best comic timing anyone could imagine. Gene Wilder is of course amazing, and Marty Feldman is a riot in this terrific film. Awesome!
1	Zarkon	77 _44th
The comedic bits are delivered excellently by all of the cast members -- when they're provided to them. After watching Blazing Saddles just before, the comedy was just too sparsely placed here for my expectations. It has a charm and a clear affection for the source material it parodies, but I found myself too familiar with the Frankenstein tale and too detached to the horror genre in general to be as captivated by the movie's story as others were.
1	Ytadel	6 _70th
It's managed to date itself just a little (as have all Mel Brooks parodies in these post-"Galaxy Quest" and "Shaun of the Dead" days), but its got laughs. I prefer some of Mel's other work, though.
1	timmo	90 _66th
Mel Brooks at his best.
1	3Names	100 _99th
Just an absolute comedy classic. I would say Mel's best... What a cast! At the height of their talents... And fantastic production values to boot!
1	Difontaine	79 _76th
Plenty of funny moments here - "Putting On The Ritz" will never be the same again. Marty Feldman (and his eyes) are quite the standout (sorry)
1	nilkynarfy	99 _98th
Hands down, the perfect comedy. Flawless.
1	annexe	89 _82nd
What a parody should be.
1	fyngyrz	9 _62nd
Doesn't get a lot funnier than this. Highly, highly recommended.
1	davec	83 _82nd
Mel Brooks' best. Hundreds of quotable lines and sly winks to modern society. Far better than other Brooks broad fare such as Blazing Saddles.
1	ajeckertdo	96 _96th
Quite possibly the funniest movie ever made. Can't tell you how many times I watched this back in middle school.
1	Shephard	100 _99th
About as perfect as a comedy can get. And incredibly fresh and original, extremely well cast and stands the test of time.
1	Vandelay1	73 _83rd
Nice
1	calharding	74 _49th
By far my favourite childhood film. I remember laughing myself into a stupor every time I watched this. Unfortunately, having seen it again as an adult, it doesn't reach the same lofty heights of entertainment, but is still a very solid and thoroughly entertaining comedy. Gene Wilder really shines.
1	Weafdog	34 _37th
I am not a huge Mel Brooks fan. I think this movie is over-hyped, especially when compared with other Brooks films. Peter Boyle and Madeline Kahn are fun to watch, and surprisingly, Teri Garr is somewhat of a babe. Personally, comedies are the genre of film that hold up the least over time.
1	Neonman	28 _1st
"The funniest comedy of all time." It's not even in the top 1000 funniest comedies of all time -- it amounted to five seconds of barely audible chuckles from me. In fact, the humour is often aggravating, I can't imagine the immature performances (made up mostly of making goofy faces and teenage horniness) from Feldman and Boyle amusing anyone over the age of 15. Wilder does a good job, but the material here is asinine. For a better Frankenstein comedy, instead watch Frankenhooker.
1	WWallce4prez	87 _90th
My favorite Brooks' film. Totally bizarre and absolutely hilarious. Wilder and Boyle are great. There are few scenes that have me rolling like the duo performing on stage.
1	nunstrangler	100 _95th
Wilder and monster Boyle make a memorable song-and-dance team to Irving Berlin's "Puttin' on the Ritz," and Hackman's cameo as a blind man is inspired. Garr ("What knockers!" "Oh, sank you!") is adorable as a fraulein, and Leachman ("He's vass my--boyfriend!") is wonderfully scary. Hilarious parody.
1	JacoIII	35 _32nd
Yeah, yeah: it's a classic. I just don't find the humour has held up as well as Brooks' other films ("The Producers" comes to mind immediately). It's still worth a watch.
1	Crim122	100 _90th
My favorite Brooks movie, Wilder is hilarious in this.
1	cherrorist	27 _13th
I find Brooks' humor banal, cheap and predictable. The story is incoherent and lacks focus. Since all the high ratings, I gave this two viewings, but I still can't see much quality.
1	SirStuckey	95 _97th
This is about as close to comedic genius as it gets.
1	billkerwin	88 _78th
Consistently funny, excellent parody.
1	kingofjew	75 _61st
Mel Brooks gold
1	snallygaster	35 _26th
All the performances are great. Unlike the movies Brooks would become known for, this is more than just a series of jokes strung together, and as a parody of classic horror, it's respectful & sincere. I just don't find it very funny.
1	Lord Moe	90 _86th
One of the greatest comedies of all time! Gene Wilder is in top form, and that's saying something. Young Frankenstein is an affectionate spoof on the films "Frankenstein" and "Bride of Frankenstein". Gene Wilder and Peter Boyle are hilarious, as is the rest of the supporting cast. Mel Brooks's best, by far.
1	KramYessev	68 _51st
Perfectly watchable, with some very funny moments (the blind hermit was a particular highlight), but strangely tedious. I'm not sure what this says about me, but I much prefer my Brooks movies zany and surreal.
1	thedvdfairy	100 _98th
"What hump?" A classic among classics, and THE movie to start someone who has never been exposed to Mel Brooks films before. Really, where else could you go? The writing is perfect, the actors totally committed and having a great time, and timeless. What else could a lover of comedy ask for?
1	comepelicula	70 _71st
This is a nice parody movie, not too over the top and very funny when you get into the building type of humor. Marty Feldman was very funny.
1	ehcuat	100 _91st
Easily my favorite Mel Brooks movie, and I am a man what loves his Mel Brooks.
1	gokcanz	54 _25th
* Casting, Acting : 6 * Script : 5 * Directing, Aura : 5 * Ease of Viewing : 5 * Naked Eye : 6
1	VengefulKBM	96 _98th
Neck-and-neck with The Producers for the title of Mel Brooks' funniest film, which means that this is ALSO one of the greatest comedies of all time. Also, can I just mention the score? The music in this movie is unbelievable. One of the better film scores I've ever heard, PERIOD, not just for a comedy.
1	mrarn	70 _90th
Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder team up for another of their genre parodies. I find these films better in the first viewing, where the jokes and their outlandish behavior delivers a surprise along with a good laugh. You should view Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1931) before playing this one.
1	Yiannos	78 _89th
Brooks' affectionate parody of Whale's Frankenstein movies exists in stark contrast to modern film parodies which seem to regard their source material with complete contempt. He comes from a position of respect while playing up the inherent absurdity of the classic films for laughs. The visuals perfectly replicate the look of the Universal originals, and the jokes are expertly delivered by a talented cast. It runs out of steam towards the end but remains consistently amusing. Classic Brooks.
1	Haden93	70 _50th
Well I found it humorous and inventive, it still isn't better than Blazing saddles.
1	Ceekay19	30 _1st
Inga: "He vould have an enormous schwanzstucker. "
1	Quintonjamin	100 _97th
A timeless classic for me. It's an absolutely hilarious take on old monster films. The performances are amazing all around, it's well paced, and the music is great too.
1	Daria	72 _23rd
I couldn't even get through the first 20 minutes of this, it was so tedious and stupid. The opening scene seemed so promising.

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