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• Anders G

  
  I think we can all agree that Mel Brooks is one of the great greatest directors of comedy that has ever lived on this planet (I'm not ruling out life on other planets). Everyone knows of how good at making paradys he is. He has a great way at looking at the funny little things… More
  I think we can all agree that Mel Brooks is one of the great greatest directors of comedy that has ever lived on this planet (I'm not ruling out life on other planets). Everyone knows of how good at making paradys he is. He has a great way at looking at the funny little things that entertain society so much. Most of the planet has probably seen "Spaceballs". But have those people seen "The Producers"? Well, maybe the musical, but what about the original? Before it became one of the broadway musicals that it originaly was mocking? To those who haven't seen "The Producers", it is the tale of an unstabble accountant and a greedy broadway producer who discover that they can make more money with a broadway flop than with a broadway success. They go out to see if they can pull this skeem off, but they end up releasing one of the biggest broadway hits in history. A fantastic story, very creative and filled with opportunities to laugh. And you know what? Not only does it take advantage of all the opportunities to laugh, it gets ones you wouldn't even think of as an audience. Another thing we have to consider is that this was Mel Brooks first movie. No director makes a hit so successful as this on his first go. Anyone who saw this when it was first released had to have known that this man was destined for greatness in film. He didn`t go cheap on this movie either. He got a fantastic cast including Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel. And he didn`t just get a great cast for the leads, but the smaller characters in it really were what made the film. Especially the characters of the man who wrought the play and the lead actor in the play, L.S.B. I couldn`t stop laughing when those guys where on screen. And who could forget Mel Brooks first cameo in one of his own films; a single line he sings, `Don`t be stupid, be a smarty! Come and join the Nazi Party!`. Good times, good times! As for Wilder and Mostel, they were at they`re very best. They were living charactures of things hat were already hilarious. From the first time these characters meet each other, the audience knows they are going to have a real treat by watching these guys. But with these characters, it wasn`t just how funny they were, you really loved them. You felt lucky to be able to spend 2 hours with such interesting people. They were the kind of characters that revolutionized comedy film making for the world! They werent afraid to go over the top with the way they acted. They really just wanted to give everyone some of the greatest laughs of their lives! They didnt use some of the cliches that we see in comedy today, they invented their own! Sometimes, we watch a film and we we finish we realize silently that this film is going to change everything for this film industry, and then you immediatly watch the film over again. If you have not watched this film yet, then what the hell are you doing! GO SEE IT, YOU IDIOT!!!!

• Alexander D

  
  I watched THE PRODUCERS because it marked the directorial debut of Mel Brooks (up there with Woody Allen when it comes to great comedic directing), and what I got was so plentifully more. Brooks not only directed this film; he wrote both the Oscar-winning screenplay and the songs for… More
  I watched THE PRODUCERS because it marked the directorial debut of Mel Brooks (up there with Woody Allen when it comes to great comedic directing), and what I got was so plentifully more. Brooks not only directed this film; he wrote both the Oscar-winning screenplay and the songs for it. The best scenes occur when both script and sound come together. We see the entire opening number for the character duo's "Springtime for Hitler", in which we get to witness possibly the most morbidly hysterical concepts put into Brooks's career: women in military uniforms, a disco Hitler, white poles that somehow become firearms, etc. Not to mention the lyrics this scene is set against. Everything will be prancing around in your mind long after you finish watching.

• Jim H

  
  A Broadway producer and his accountant team up to make a flop as part of a get-rich-quick scheme. Maybe it's because this film is an oft-imitated classic, but I found much of the plot and gags to be predictable. Zero Mostel's performance was over-the-top, and even Gene… More
  A Broadway producer and his accountant team up to make a flop as part of a get-rich-quick scheme. Maybe it's because this film is an oft-imitated classic, but I found much of the plot and gags to be predictable. Zero Mostel's performance was over-the-top, and even Gene Wilder occasionally abandoned his deadpan, "I'm in a room with a bunch of crazy people and I'm becoming one of them" demeanor to over-act as well. I did enjoy a few moments: Wilder's "I'm hysterical, and I'm wet, and I'm in pain!" and "Springtime for Hitler" dance number. Overall, I think if I were alive and watching this film in 1968, I would be raving about it.

• Universal D

  
  One of Mel Brooks best, ably carried by Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder, around the theme ( like the song ) There's No Business Like Show Business. Dated a bit but still noteworthy, still funny.

• Chris W

  
  Mel Brooks's darkly comedic satire about both Broadway (specifically) and the film industry (broadly), despite beinng a bit dated, is very funny, and a great film. The story concerns a producer and his accountant who come up with a scheme/scam to make a huge profit by creating a… More
  Mel Brooks's darkly comedic satire about both Broadway (specifically) and the film industry (broadly), despite beinng a bit dated, is very funny, and a great film. The story concerns a producer and his accountant who come up with a scheme/scam to make a huge profit by creating a production that should be a guaranteed flop. Everything comes unraveled though, when their scheme not only backfires, but does so in a big way. This was quite a ballsy, audacious, and shocking film when it first came out. Some of that has lessened over time, but not a whole lot. This film is still rather strong at raising eyebrows, mostly because the audience wonders how such a story ever got made, especially because the play that gets put on is a comedy about Hitler. The performances and casting are brilliant. Mostel and Wilder have great chemistry, and each is the true embodiment of his respective role. Kenneth Mars and Dick Shawn are also quite hilarious, as is the bulk of the film- which deals out heaps of ethnic and sexual orientation based humor, as well as some slapstick, farce, and just over the top nuttiness. All of the shock value isn't for nothing though. This is a very smart film, and it's quite well made. Some of the specifics are dated, and a few of the jokes go on for a but too long, but this is nonetheless an amazing and hilarious film that is a really scathing satire that both entertains and promotes discussion.

• Matheus C

  
  Only Mel Brooks could have directed nymphomaniac old ladies to such outstanding results. "Springtime for Hitler" is a masterpiece of musical political incorrectness

• Phil H

  
  Its a shame Mostel didn't have the chance to make more films with Wilder as they are such a fantastic pair more so than Wilder n Pryor even. Mostel was such a brilliant comedian with facial expressions, movement and verbal and this Mel Brooks classic shows this in every way. The… More
  Its a shame Mostel didn't have the chance to make more films with Wilder as they are such a fantastic pair more so than Wilder n Pryor even. Mostel was such a brilliant comedian with facial expressions, movement and verbal and this Mel Brooks classic shows this in every way. The plot is actually very clever, simple but clever but the way each and every character is formed and played out by the terrific cast is the key to the films genius. The whole film is basically quite insane, loony even, Mostel is like a cartoon character as he ranges from cunning to charming then U-turns to in your face rants whilst Wilders meek, clever and paranoid performance compliments the odd couple duo, very much the new Laurel n Hardy at the time. Brooks fav choice Kenneth Mars is again in a role that is quite memorable as the shell shocked loyal Nazi whose love letter to Hitler becomes a surprise hit, his performance like everyone else is quite loony and in my opinion better than his character in 'Young Frankenstein', not as amusing as the two leads. The film is off the wall and comes across as a feature length Monty Python sketch with some of the best characters created, what also works so well are the sets and costumes used. Everything is really quite down to earth and of its time, there doesn't appear to be anything fancy used or any large amounts of money spend, its simply a great example of a character/plot driven film which is purely relying on the genuine skills of its cast. Unlike other Brooks films as its actually kinda sensible, totally over the top and in your face with outrageous acting but its not a spoof, it also still holds up perfectly and doesn't seem outdated in a comedy sense, obviously the costumes and Nazi side are getting on abit these days. Everybody should see this :)

• Tim S

  
  Extremely funny, if not a bit dated. This isn't the usual Mel Brooks fare with over-the-top silly slapstick, although some slapstick is involved. For my money, this is the best incarnation of this story. Very irrevrent, even for today, it can also be equally offensive in a Mel… More
  Extremely funny, if not a bit dated. This isn't the usual Mel Brooks fare with over-the-top silly slapstick, although some slapstick is involved. For my money, this is the best incarnation of this story. Very irrevrent, even for today, it can also be equally offensive in a Mel Brooks sort of way. This may not equal to Blazing Saddles or Young Frankenstein type quality, but it's a comedy farce rarely seen.

• Zach B

  
  When it comes to films, the most difficult genre to work with is Comedy and, with most cases, Comedies become repulsive, immature, and above all else: very bad films. But, once in a while, a actual Comedy is birthed. And who else other then Mel Brooks is their to make this film? The… More
  When it comes to films, the most difficult genre to work with is Comedy and, with most cases, Comedies become repulsive, immature, and above all else: very bad films. But, once in a while, a actual Comedy is birthed. And who else other then Mel Brooks is their to make this film? The script is naturally hilarious as it becomes a satire for the world of Hollywood and shows how desperate some people are in order to make money that are in debt. Mel Brooks is great in comedy, and he makes a film that is up there with the legendary Marx Brothers. Acting wise, well, what can be said? Zero Mostel (known for acting as Tevye in "Fiddler On The Roof") and Gene Wilder (known for portraying Willy Wonka in the original "Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory") Give outstanding performances as they try to put on the worst Broadway Flop in history. The acting from the rest of the crew is beyond perfect as they make every character their own. The score to the film is great. While most of it is at the end during the performance of "Springtime For Hitler" (watch the film to understand), it is funny, keeps you laughing till you hurt, and is just enjoyable. The direction of the film is very fast paced. This is one of those films that goes by like a speeding train: You do not take time to watch, you will miss something. Overall, this is a very funny film that, while crude, does not get stupid.

• xGary X

  
  A neurotic accountant is conned by a seedy smalltime producer into helping him create a surefire Broadway flop to cheat their backers out of their money. Mel Brooks is best known for his scattershot genre spoofs, but The Producers is far more of an old school farce in the sixties… More
  A neurotic accountant is conned by a seedy smalltime producer into helping him create a surefire Broadway flop to cheat their backers out of their money. Mel Brooks is best known for his scattershot genre spoofs, but The Producers is far more of an old school farce in the sixties tradition. Zero Mostel absolutely owns this film as Max Bialystock, the bastard child of Groucho Marx and Margaret Dumont and every moment he is on the screen is comedy gold; particularly with Wilder as his straight man. But by far the most hysterical moment of the film is the opening number of "Springtime For Hitler" which still makes me roar EVERY time! Much of the film that does not involve Mostel is rather dated (Dick Shawn's contribution in particular) and whenever he is not on the screen feels like time wasted, but it's worth it for the play's title song alone (not to mention Lee Meredith. Ay caramba...) This and Blazing Saddles basically justify every duffer Brooks has made since.

• AJ V

  
  I love this movie, it's one of my favourite 60s musicals ever. The cast is fantastic, I love Wilder's performance especially. This movie is hilarious, and I highly recommend it.

• Wahida K

  
  I never thought I would ever be so bored watching a Movie which is directed by Mel Brooks, I guess there is always a first time. There is NOT A SINGLE or a TINY PART OF THIS MOVIE that made me even smile.

• Spencer S

  
  You can't beat the original, no matter how many musical numbers you add. This pairing is the best out there next to Wilder and Pryor.

• Cindy I

  
  The first time I saw this years ago, I was disappointed. I was a fan a Brook's Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles, and I expected this to be in the same vein. As most everyone knows, it's not, hence the disappointment. But now I can appreciate it on its own merits. That… More
  The first time I saw this years ago, I was disappointed. I was a fan a Brook's Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles, and I expected this to be in the same vein. As most everyone knows, it's not, hence the disappointment. But now I can appreciate it on its own merits. That being said, I'm still not sure I really like it that much. The film does have its moments -- the Busby Berkeley-style musical number with the dancers forming a swastika is both shocking and hilarious, Mostel's scenes with the old lady investors are a scream, and Mostel and Wilder work well together -- but I just don't laugh at it like I think I should. Could be because it's terribly dated, and I'm not a fan of Dick Shawn's LSD character. On the good side, it's a film I don't mind watching again and again, and it seems to get better every tiime I see it. And it's miles ahead of the totally unnecessary remake with Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane. When are people going to realize that remakes are to make mediocre films better, not turn good films into crap?

• danny d

  
  although the movie is about a musical, this film is often wrongly classified as being a musical itself. its more of a strait comedy featuring mel brooks usual style of mixing goofy humor with subtle and dry humor. gene wilder is great as always and the film has just enough charm to… More
  although the movie is about a musical, this film is often wrongly classified as being a musical itself. its more of a strait comedy featuring mel brooks usual style of mixing goofy humor with subtle and dry humor. gene wilder is great as always and the film has just enough charm to make it a solid watch.

• Anthony L

  
  This is a very funny film, Mostel and Wilder are brilliant together in what is probably Mel Brooks?s best film. I?m not interested in the remake, it baffles me as to why it needed to be made, there seems to be an unnecessary trend in turning classic comedy films into musicals and then… More
  This is a very funny film, Mostel and Wilder are brilliant together in what is probably Mel Brooks?s best film. I?m not interested in the remake, it baffles me as to why it needed to be made, there seems to be an unnecessary trend in turning classic comedy films into musicals and then turning the musical into a film. It?s silly and stupid and I?ll have no part in it!

• Leigh R

  
  Madness...

• Drew S

  
  This is seriously one of the worst movies I've ever seen. Screaming unfunny lines does not magically make them funny.

• Chris G

  
  Mel Brooks made his directorial debut in this film about a sleazy Broadway producer (Zero Mostel) and a neurotic accountant (Gene Wilder) who devise a scheme to make a fortune by putting on a play that's a bomb. The title? Springtime for Hitler. Hilarity ensues throughout The… More
  Mel Brooks made his directorial debut in this film about a sleazy Broadway producer (Zero Mostel) and a neurotic accountant (Gene Wilder) who devise a scheme to make a fortune by putting on a play that's a bomb. The title? Springtime for Hitler. Hilarity ensues throughout The Producers with the opening sex games Mostel has to play with elderly women for checks to Kenneth Mars deranged portrayal as the writer of Springtime for Hitler. This is one of those classic comedies that doesn't get old and stands as the introduction of the wit of Mel Brooks.

• John H

  
  Yeah! one of the funniest movie to date.. the humor is not the least bit random or quirky [like it's dreadful remake]. it has a subtle style but also very enjoyable. Gene Wilder pulls off one hell of a performance with his nervous, phobiatic image. All I need to say is… More
  Yeah! one of the funniest movie to date.. the humor is not the least bit random or quirky [like it's dreadful remake]. it has a subtle style but also very enjoyable. Gene Wilder pulls off one hell of a performance with his nervous, phobiatic image. All I need to say is "Springtime Fior Hitler: that's more than enough to encourage you to see this nearly perfected comedy byt funny man, Mel Brooks

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