An exceptional comedy!

Rating: 10/10 (13 June 2004)

I first saw "The Producers" when it was theatrically released. It became my favorite comedy, and it still is. The writing is excellent, and the casting and acting is too. Admittedly, it's not a film for everyone's taste. (Perhaps it helps to have grown up in New York, and having some familiarity with this broad humor.)
I can't imagine this movie being made with anyone else but Zero Mostel as Max. He gives a perfect performance: Comic delivery, expressions, timing. And, the other actors are right on the money too.
**MINOR SPOILERS The whole film holds together so well, it's hard to pick out favorite scenes, but I particularly like Max and Leo's visit to the quite "flamboyant" director's apartment, and the scene where they first meet the Nazi playwright ("Springtime for Hitler, a gay romp with Adolph and Eva at Berchtesgaden"!)
The DVD extras are interesting, particularly for those who really enjoy the film.
I rate it a 10!