Hilarious

Rating: 10/10 (8 February 2007)

What makes this a great movie is the fact that it has the magic combination of all great movies - great cast, great screenplay and great direction (by far Mel Brooks' best).
A superb comedy, one of the best (if not THE BEST) comedies I have seen. This film I dare say is not a typical Mel Brooks' movie (and not only because of the fact that he is not in the cast). There are no silly, overexploited gags here. The film is very, very funny. The acting is first class - especially Zero Mostel, who has the great ability to make even the 'not so funny' parts hilarious.
I must admit, that I haven't watched the new version (yet) but I have serious doubts that it will even come close to the original.