Plantiana Yawn. Poorly Filmed Snooze Fest.

Softwing Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??

Hulkeasexo it is the rare 'crazy' movie that actually has something to say.

Roman Sampson One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

George Taylor While I still consider Blazing Saddles to be funnier, this is a damn funny movie. The cast is simply great and while some jokes fall flat, the look and timing of the rest carries this to heights of hilarity. Just a really funny movie that holds up to successive viewings.

thedarkknight-99999 It's not only a spoof of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, but it's a spoof of all Gothic Novels and the movies that have been inspired by them. Also it's a slap-stick comedy, and it works on all these levels! It pokes fun at every ridiculous Gothic cliché with a very inventive and various ways that still hold up to date. But it's the editing that stands out above the rest ways. Yes the editing! I can't remember if I've seen before a film editing that works this effectively in the comedy genre. It's so subtle and creative. Gene Wilder did it again with his charismatic and charming performance that must play a vital role in making the audience riveted whatever the movie he is in.Unfortunately, there are some jokes that didn't land. Mostly because they were repetitive. Although they worked at the first time, they lost their sharpness and effectiveness very quickly, maybe even at the second time they were repeated. The rest of the jokes that didn't hit the mark, which is quite few, were just because I didn't find them funny.I think Young Frankenstein is a very funny and unique comedy, and if I may choose between the two Mel Brooks films that have been released that year, Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles, I would choose Young Frankenstein.(8/10)

Samuel-Shovel 1974's Young Frankenstein is regarded as a bit of a comedy classic so it's always been on my radar as a must watch movie. I finally got around to watch it and now understand why it has the reputation it does.Gene Wilder is hilarious as our protagonist. He plays the role perfectly and the supporting casts plays beautifully off of him. A real highlight was Marty Feldman as Igor who has some really funny lines.The set design for this one is very impressive for a comedy. The original Frankenstein set is the perfect aesthetic for Mel Brooks mood and tone he is delivering. The score only adds to these elements.It's not a perfect comedy and not all of the jokes hold up by today's standards but it's still got a bunch of good laughs and it's an enjoyable time.

Charles Herold (cherold) For me, this is certaily Mel Brooks' best, funniest movie. To be fair, this is in part because I watched all the old 40s monsters movies it was parodying. This makes scenes like the one with the blind man extra funny because they are so close to the original scenes. Perhaps the people who aren't as enthusiastic as I am about this just haven't seen Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein (if you haven't seen Bride of Frankenstein, you have not full lived life).The cast is amazing. Everyone is incredible, but Marty Feldman manages to still outshine everyone else. Everything he says and does is hilarious.The movie is full of great gags (whinnying horses, movable hump) and set pieces (the life-or-death game of charades, Putting on the Ritz). The cast is clearly having a blast, giving the movie the feel of old-school burlesque comedy. The filming is amazing. The lighting and camera work are exactly* like in the originals; I wouldn't be surprised if they used vintage cameras to film it all. Few movies show this degree of loving recreation. I could not love this movie more. For me, it is one of the all-time great comedies alongside Holy Grail and The Hudsucker Proxy.