Directed by:
Mel BrooksCinematography:
Paul LohmannComposer:
John MorrisCast:
Mel Brooks, Marty Feldman, Dom DeLuise, Sid Caesar, Harold Gould, Bernadette Peters, Ron Carey, Carol Arthur, Barry Levinson, Chuck McCann, Howard Hesseman (more)Plots(1)
Silent Movie is director Mel Brooks's comic tribute to the golden days of the silent screen. In a movie within a movie, Mel Funn is a filmmaker who has seen better days - for one thing, he's just come out of a bout with the bottle. When his best friends rescue him from despair and convince him to make another attempt at moviemaking, Mel comes up with an idea - a silent picture. Alas, this is the 1970s, and in order to get backing from a wacky, frazzled studio chief, the three pals have to get lots of celebrities to agree to be in their silent picture. (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)
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It's always a joy to watch a comedy full of people with comedic talent - and when that comedy is also well conceived and done with such obvious love and care, there's nothing to be upset about. Silent Movie is a wonderful homage to silent films, with Mel Brooks and Marty Feldman shining in particular, but what all the stars they're looking for their blockbuster perform is also unparalleled. Anne Bancroft in particular thrilled me.
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As a tribute, as an attempt against stereotypes, excellent and commendable, as an independent film, surprisingly acceptable and funnier with each passing minute, despite its naivety and imbalance. Some gags may not have worked even at the time of its creation, but on the other hand, such a hospital chase with Paul Newman or Caan's swinging trailer are almost timeless situations. And ultimately, that's what made me understand Brooks more and more. Silent Movie was made with exactly the same enthusiasm as the main trio displays in the film while searching for stars, and it's only about one thing - being able to enjoy it. So don't frown at the occasional tired joke and go applaud Vilma. 70%
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A brilliant idea taken to the absurd and packed with a bunch of excellent gags, with Brooks chasing stars into his silent film, unfortunately for him a few decades later than it should have been.
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