Ensofter Overrated and overhyped
Humbersi The first must-see film of the year.
Jenna Walter The film may be flawed, but its message is not.
Gubby-Allen It is a difficult achievement to make a spoof comedy and not generate one single laugh or barely a smile but Spaceballs manages it.To think, Airplane still holds up today and even after 10 views, you still find hilarious gags for the first time. The sequel, Naked Gun, the Monty Python films, even Blazing Saddles all still work and are funny for adults or children watching them for the first time.There is absolutely nothing in Spaceballs. Even ignoring the complete lack of humour, the plot is tedious and makes no sense, the characters are dull, the acting dreadful and there is next to nothing to be gained from watching it.It may have dated, which good comedies do not, but it was not even funny first time around.
agk4984x Probably the worst movie I've ever seen. It's an hour and a half of terrible puns. Barf? Yogurt? Pizza the hut? comb the desert? Jam the radar? awful. I love Mel Brooks, but if this was his first movie, he would have never worked again. Sorry, but this film is Un-watchable. Even the great John Candy could not redeem this atrocity.
fnafisout This is the best movie I ever seen. I bet you to watch it. This is the funniest move I've ever seen.This is good for people who like to watch funny movies.The part I love is when the part with the passcode.1234? 1234!Thats the smartest password ever.I have the same PIN on my luggage.That made me cry.It was so funny.I love this movie.This movie.This movie.I was waiting for what happened in the end.I recommend this movie very much.I had no words at the end.This movie was so much.I don't want to spoil this much more than i did.I want everybody to watch this movie.I was so happy about this movie and i turned out great.Watch this movie now.
sme_no_densetsu Mel Brooks's mid-seventies genre parodies "Blazing Saddles" & "Young Frankenstein" are certified classics that still rank among the best comedies of all time. By 1987, Brooks had applied his comedic talents to a number of different genres but he had yet to tackle science fiction. With the massive popularity of "Star Wars" (among other movies) the time was right. Although initially met with a mixed reception, "Spaceballs" eventually found its audience on home video and now stands as one of Brooks's most popular films.As with any successful comedy, assembling the right cast is essential. SCTV vets Rick Moranis & John Candy filled two key roles while Mel Brooks himself did double duty as the wise Yogurt and the not-so-wise President Skroob. Relative newcomers Bill Pullman & Daphne Zuniga fit in quite well in a cast that also included notable contributions from Dick Van Patten, Joan Rivers & Dom DeLuise. Lastly, the cameo by John Hurt was an unexpected treat.The script is playful and doesn't trouble itself with slavishly following the narrative of "Star Wars", even though there are many parallels. Most importantly, the story is true to the spirit of "Star Wars" in that it's more science fantasy than science fiction. Allusions to other movies can also be seen throughout, from "Alien" to "Lawrence of Arabia".Brooks's direction is well done from a visual standpoint while supporting, rather than overwhelming, the comedic elements. The special effects are surprisingly well handled overall, though some of the effects are admittedly (probably for comedic effect) a bit crude. Musically, John Morris's score effectively captures the feel of "Star Wars", among other movies. I'm less keen on the soundtrack selections since they seem a bit out of place but they're not bad as far as 80's popular music is concerned.Ultimately, "Spaceballs" is a movie that was unfairly dismissed at the time of its release. Sure, 10 years after the original "Star Wars" and 4 years after the conclusion of the original trilogy wasn't exactly striking while the iron was hot but nearly 30 years later "Spaceballs" has defied the critics by emerging as a cult classic. I'd say that it's essential viewing for any "Star Wars" fan, not to mention pretty darn funny in it's own right. "May the Schwartz be with you!"
