Comedy Gold from the Great Mel Brooks,

Rating: 9/10 (9 November 2014)

The Producers is a brilliant movie with a very well developed plot and a fantastic comedic cast. It is a comedy classic that brings me joy and laughter on every viewing, I love the whole concept of the Producers and have enjoyed any version of it I have seen (remakes, theatre plays, etc.), but this version still stands out on its own.
The only thing that ever really bothered me about this movie is the lack of development for both Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, the characters are still effective to watch as a result of great writing and performances. However, we learn very little about the two as people prior to them beginning their journey, nothing really in terms of their lives outside of show business.
The chemistry between Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel is outstanding and without any doubt the thing that holds this whole movie together. They are both well capable of handling the comedic moments, as well as the more dramatic ones. Gene Wilder even got an Academy Award nomination, and rightfully so, as every line he delivers is sincere. I never viewed him as a comedian, merely as an actor who did comedies, that is very evident here.
A combination of charming performances, bizarre plot twists and a catchy musical number make this a memorable, unique experience on every viewing. A classic that still holds up pretty well today, as does everything else Mel Brooks wrote, I would recommend the Producers to anyone looking for a good comedy.
When two producers discover that it is possible to make more money with a flop than you could with a hit, they set out to make the biggest disaster on Broadway.
Best Performance: Gene Wilder