a film of bests

Rating: 8/10 (14 January 2003)

I consider this film to be several bests; Mel Brooks' best film, the best comedy of the 1960s, and possibly, the best comedy film of all time. Unlike most of Brooks' other films, this one has a truly original and intriguing plot. However, what makes this film truly great are its stars, Mostel and Wilder. Without these two, this film would have been nothing. This duo is an unparallelled comedic duo.