| | Young Frankenstein DVD (7 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Comedies DVDs, Essential Cinema Movies, Spoof Videos, Clips And Highlights, AFI Top 100 Movie Songs, AFI Top 100 Laughs, Frankenstein | | Starring | Cloris Leachman, Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Madeline Kahn, Teri Garr, Marty Feldman, Gene Hackman, Kenneth Mars | | Director | Mel Brooks | | Cinematographer | Gerald Hirschfeld | | Composer | John Morris | | Editor | John C. Howard | | Producer | Michael Gruskoff | | Production Designer | Dale Hennesy | | Screenwriter | Gene Wilder | | Writer | Mel Brooks |
An affectionate parody that pays homage to the FRANKENSTEIN films (from the novel FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley) directed by James Whale in the 1930s, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is both a zany comedy and a cinematic tour de force. Written by director Mel Brooks and the film's star, Gene Wilder, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN has all the usual--and in this case slightly unusual--suspects: the reluctant scientist Frederick Frankenstein, who is actually the grandson of the infamous creature-creator (pronounced "Fronken-steen" and played by Wilder), his spoiled fiancée (Madeline Kahn), Igor the pop-eyed hunchback (Marty Feldman), his dizzy assistant (Teri Garr), the castle's hideous head housekeeper (Cloris Leachman), and, of course, the Monster (Peter Boyle). Highlights include the sets, which are the original ones used in the Whale films; the beautiful black-and-white cinematography; and the fine screenplay. Combining noirish elegance with uproarious sight gags and double entendres is a feat Brooks pulls off fabulously, directing the wonderful ensemble to act with sensitivity and humanistic feelings as well as with lunatic abandon. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is a treat from beginning to end. Theatrical Release: December 15, 1974.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is number 13 on the American Film Institute's list of America's 100 Funniest Movies.
The film employs much of the original laboratory equipment used in the original FRANKENSTEIN, designed by Kenneth Strickfaden, who had the stuff set up in his basement and lent Brooks the set, creating some new pieces to go with the old.
The film was shot at a 1:85 frame ratio, as were the old FRANKENSTEIN films, and this helped to create the movie's classic look, as did the use of iris outs, spins, and wipes.
Gene Wilder came up with the original concept for the film while starring in Brooks's BLAZING SADDLES and approached him with the idea.
Said Wilder of working on the script with Brooks, "I would say, 'I don't want this to be BLAZING FRANKENSTEIN,' and he'd answer, 'I don't want an art film that only 14 people see.'"
Kenneth Mars, who played the crazy Nazi playwright in Brooks's THE PRODUCERS, created a parody of Lionel Atwill in SON OF FRANKENSTEIN in his characterization of Inspector Kemp in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. Young Frankenstein Quotes/Excerpts: "Can I get you some-sing, Doctor, some varm meelk, perhaps?"--Frau Blucher
"Nothing, no. I'm fine."--Frankenstein (Gene Wilder)
"Nosing at all?"--Frau Blucher
"No, NOTHING."--Frankenstein
"Ovalteeeen?"--Frau Blucher
"NO!"--Frankenstein
"What knockers!"--Frederick as he simultaneously looks at the doors to the castle and helps Inga (Teri Garr) down from the horse-drawn cart
"Sank you, Doctor!" she fetchingly replies
Young Frankenstein Reviews: "...Mel Brooks' masterpiece....[It] turned out to be one of Twentieth Century-Fox's biggest hits of the era..."
-- Mike Clark, USA Today "...With sterling support from Teri Garr, Cloris Leachman and the superb Marty Feldman..."
-- Jamie Woolley, Total Film "...[With] some inspired comic performances from Peter Boyle and Gene Wilder..."
-- Geoffrey Macnab, Sight and Sound "[Brooks'] funniest movie. Gene Wilder as Frankenstein's grandson is all repressed hysteria, Marty Feldman a superbly deformed Igor..."
-- David Stubbs, Uncut Young Frankenstein Movie Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Solid and Superb
One of Mel Brooks' very best because he stayed on the subject-matter. Lots of satire and in-jokes,especially familiar to those who know the old Frankenstein movies. All the stars are absolutely outstanding and it's impossible to give any particular one lots of huzzahs! And wait'll you see who plays the Blind Man!
One of those few comedies where you'll burst out laughing in your own living room.
Submitted by a reviewer (Massapequa, NY, USA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Oh so funny
One of the funniest movies ever made.
Submitted by a reviewer (Massachusetts)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No A "must see" film and "must have" dvd.
You will roll on the flour laughing. This film is one of the funniest I have ever seen. Better if you have seen the original "Frankenstein" with Boris Karloff.
The dvd contains many extra footages and long deleted scenes that really count.
I was just disappointed that the photograph of cover of the DVD which I received did not correspond to that presented on the advertisement.
Submitted by a reviewer (Paris, France)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 5 Star Movie
Young Frankenstein is a comedy classic that should be in everyone's collection. I still laugh out loud at this great comedy effort, even after veiwing this flic 4 or 5 dozen times.
Submitted by a reviewer (Daytona)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No One of his best
Any fan of the wacky humor of Mel Brooks must see this film. Clever dialogue and excellent cast make this Frankenstein spoof one of the funniest movies ever made. I became a fan of Mel Brooks and have seen most of his films, of which Young Frankenstein is one of the best. Gene Wilder makes a perfect Dr. Frankenstein, and Marty Feldman is hilarious as a bizarre Igor. I can honestly say that I watched the entire film, laughing the whole time. A must see.
Submitted by Patrick (Syracuse, NY, USA)
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