1.0 out of 5 based on 13 reviews. – Customer review on 09/11/2010

IM WRITING THIS TO SEE IF FISHPOND STAFF ARE ACTUALY MONTORING THESE, OR TO SOMEHOW PROMPT THEM TO CONTACT ME ABOUT A LOST ORDER. THERE DOESNT SEEM TO BE A RELIABLE WAY TO CONTACT THESE IDIOTS.

5.0 out of 5 based on 13 reviews. – Customer review on 13/04/2009

Very funny movie. With an extra interview with Mel Brooks - very interesting.

5.0 out of 5 based on 13 reviews. – Customer review on 30/06/2007

This movie is hilarious. I have never laughed so much ever. It has great acting, affects, dialogue, and especially superb humour – everything you need in a great movie. The movie does have a few scenes that drag out but all in all it’s a must have for all comedy fans and is suitable for basically all ages. Buy it – You definitely won’t be disappointed. Sweet Deal

3.0 out of 5 based on 13 reviews. – Customer review on 20/06/2007

1974 was a very good year for the team of Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder; their "Young Frankenstein" (which came out in 1974) is one of the funniest movies ever made, and "Blazing Saddles" (same year) is almost just behind it. It's a bit overrated (but just a bit); I know a lot of people look on this as the funniest movie of all time, but I can't go THAT far. But it is ONE of the funniest movies of all time, and for two such movies by the same director, with the same star, to come out the same year, to be on that list is quite an achievement.

The residents of Rock Ridge (all named Johnson) need a new sheriff. They get one... Bart, played by Cleavon Little, who happens to be black. It's all planned out by Hedley Lamarr (don't call him Heddy!), an employee of the governor (Mel Brooks), in a plot to run the residents out of town so he can have a railroad run through it. At first, the townsfolk aren't happy about this development, but when Bart endeavors to save them from the evil Lamarr, who's played to slimy perfection by Harvey Korman, they warm up to him. Also thrown into the mix is Wilder as "The Waco Kid", a gunslinger who's lost his knack for shooting, Alex Karras as a huge idiot named Mongo , and Madeline Khan as Lily von Schtupp, a parody of Marlene Dietrich, complete with ridiculous German accent. She stands out heads and shoulders above everybody else in this movie, I think, and her song "I'm Tired" ("I'm not a wabbit! I need some west!") is possibly the funniest song ever to appear in a film. This is no doubt the funniest part Madeline Khan has ever had (and she ALSO appeared in "Young Frankenstein"!). It's also a kick to see a pre-"Magnum PI" John Hillerman as Howard Johnson, with an ice cream shop with a sign that screams "1 Flavor"; and Slim Pickens (Taggart, another bad guy) is always a hoot.

The plot is just an excuse to make fun of westerns, racism, and movie-making in general, as demonstrated in the extremely wacky, fourth-wall breaking finale (Watch for Dom DeLuise in these scenes). None of this is really supposed to make sense or be realistic, it's just supposed to be funny, and for the most part it is. It's one of the crassest and crudest mainstream movies in history, and that's it's strength; it often plays just like a Mad movie parody. One example of this that really sticks out is the famous farting scene, which somehow manages to be one of the funniest scenes in the movie, and probably the funniest fart scene ever. But the focus is on the way blacks were treated in the post-Civil War old west, and the movie is merciless in the way it has its ignorant white characters treat the black characters, throwing the n-word around without abandon and giving them the dirty work (at one point, a character says "We can't afford to lose any horses! Send a couple of n****rs!"). The movie finds its heart in the way the initially racist townspeople of Rock Ridge become fond of their black sheriff.

4.0 out of 5 based on 13 reviews. – Customer review on 19/06/2007

The Ultimate Western Spoof. A town where everyone seems to be named Johnson is in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, Hedley Lemar, a politically connected nasty person, sends in his henchmen to make the town unlivable. After the sheriff is killed, the town demands a new sheriff from the Governor. Hedley convinces him to send the town the first Black sheriff in the west. Bart is a sophisticated urbanite who will have some difficulty winning over the townspeople.

awesome film. _3 love it!

5.0 out of 5 based on 13 reviews. – Customer review on 08/06/2007

great movie! really captured my heart the first time i watched it, andf not just my heart, but my familys heart as well. if you like movies of this genre then you will definatley enjoy this film! if i was a teacher, then i would be giving this film an A+++++++ definatly something you should all go out and spend ur money on!

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5.0 out of 5 based on 13 reviews. – Customer review on 13/04/2007

The Ultimate Western Spoof. A town where everyone seems to be named Johnson is in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, Hedley Lemar, a politically connected nasty person, sends in his henchmen to make the town unlivable. After the sheriff is killed, the town demands a new sheriff from the Governor. Hedley convinces him to send the town the first Black sheriff in the west. Bart is a sophisticated urbanite who will have some difficulty winning over the townspeople.

5.0 out of 5 based on 13 reviews. – Customer review on 20/02/2007

This movie is an absolute classic no collection is complete without it, Westerns just take me away, it is an action packed classic full of shoot ups and gun fights, it is an amazing movie, I have this in my collection and you do to, I own ALOT of movies and westerns stand out to me, you will love this movie, I give it 5 stars it is just so great, the story line kept on going even after it finished just running in my head over and over and over again, I love this movie and you will to you should definitely buy this DVD.....

5.0 out of 5 based on 13 reviews. – Customer review on 05/12/2006

This film is the greatest Mel Brooks comedy of all time. His genius and comic ability are brought to life through this exceptional film. It is one of a kind and would never be made again. It throws political correctness out the window and provides us with a controversial comedy that is too good to ful express in words. Although it contains a large quantity of crude humour if you accept this and just watch the film for the gem it is then you will find it the greatest comedy you'll ever watch.

4.0 out of 5 based on 13 reviews. – Customer review on 29/11/2006

This is Mel Brooks at his best, along with his horror parody "Young Frankenstein" --- there are a number of laugh out loud moments--- a black sheriff in the Wild West? Mongo punching out a horse? Gene Wilder as the Kid - it's great; forget the later films where Mel Brooks was losing his touch, like robin Hood Men in Tights and Spaceballs - this is him at the top of his game...