Still funny

Rating: 10/10 (19 August 2002)

Just saw (Aug. '02) a new print on a full sized theater screen. Though 1968 seems a world away, The Producers is still fresh and very very funny. Zero Mostel is a force of nature, but 85 year old Estelle Winwood steals the opening sequence right out from under him. So many terrific character actors shine in great comic bits, the upcoming DVD will be a must-have. Looking forward to a commentary by Mel Brooks and hoping for a feature on the posters of failed Broadway shows in Max Bialystock's office.