I just don't get the appeal.
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Professor_Jarrod — 10 years ago(April 11, 2015 01:18 PM)
It couldn't hurt to check out the first three 1930's Universal films then give YF another shot. The films are:
"Frankenstein" - 1931
"Bride of Frankenstein" - 1935
"Son of Frankenstein" - 1939
Much of the humor in YF sends up scenes from those three features. All three can be found on a Universal Frankenstein DVD Boxset from the 90's. Horror Movie icon Boris Karloff plays the Monster in all three. -
annmason24 — 10 years ago(April 24, 2015 12:57 AM)
Young Frankenstein is strange in that it is not always funny in a group with mainly new viewers. And it is not consistently funny even to the same person.
I once saw some deleted scenes, and they were so bad that I realized perhaps the finished film wasnt that great either; maybe it was the result of great editing. But I do like the movie because I like any dark castle scary fun flick. There were a couple of great gags also. I loved Murder By Death! Yes, Young Frankenstein is a satire or parody that is done very well, it reminds me of "Airplane". All the characters have already been invented and presented; the joke is that they are different, but deadpan; like Leslie Nielsons doctor character in Airplane (dont call me Shirley!). But not to worry, not everyone Airplane either, especially if they hadnt seen the original. If I were you, I would check out the films Young Frankenstein is parady(ing). -
mad_roke — 10 years ago(October 17, 2015 01:22 PM)
if you haven't seen any old monster movies (particularly the Universal monster movies and ofc especially Frankenstein) then you'll not get the appeal anyways.
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dannieboy20906 — 10 years ago(November 01, 2015 07:46 PM)
It is hilarious because of well-timed ironic juxtapositions. If I need to explain it, it does not appeal to you. Sometimes a poem, a painting, a sculpture, or a film is like that. Comedy, as well as profound revelation happens, or it doesn't.
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snelling — 10 years ago(November 21, 2015 07:31 AM)
Why don't you and your friends have common interests? Maybe make friends with someone with common interests instead. Since DeRo64 has not returned in eight months, I am smelling a troll.
"I will not go down in history as the greatest mass-murderer since Adolf Hitler!" - Merkin Muffley -
DeRo64 — 10 years ago(December 29, 2015 06:45 PM)
No, I'm still here. My inbox gets flooded almost everyday so I don't always get alerted to the replies, but I've been in unsubscribing from several newsletters and I intend to unsubscribe from more of them so it shouldn't be as much ofba problem in the future. I'm sick if Groupon and Facebook alerts anyway.
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DeRo64 — 10 years ago(December 29, 2015 06:49 PM)
I've found Robin Hood Men In Tights and Spaceballs humorous in the past, although I'm not sure I'd be quite as entertained by them today. I'm beginning to regret making this topic. Some people just don't get Mel Brooks' humor and I seem to be one of those people. I'll borrow Blazing Saddles from my library and watch it in its entirety just to be sure.
It's sorta like Homstar Runner in this way. It's insanely popular but it's hard for me to tell why.
You know what? I'll watch this movie again too. While I'm at it, I should probably check out High Anxiety. I don't know how I remember that title or why my neighbor keeps molesting cats no matter how many times I call the police on him, but from what I remember, High Anxiety wasn't all that bad except for that "peepee envy" part. -
FearlessOneDay — 10 years ago(March 05, 2016 12:17 PM)
I think it depends on how much you appreciate the old Universal horror movies to enjoy how Brooks pays tribute to them..and then bends everything. For example, the villagers at night searching with their torches for the monster in the forrest. This is a classic scene in old horror movies. In Brooks' version, one of them walks straight into a tree. Well, you either think that's funny or not.
Don't stress out about this OP. I'm sure you laugh your ass over comedies that would have me..painfully rolling my eyes. -
snelling — 10 years ago(March 15, 2016 04:38 PM)
I first saw this at age 13 before I saw any old black and white horror movies, and I still got all the jokes. I lent out the DVD and am waiting to get it back.
"I will not go down in history as the greatest mass-murderer since Adolf Hitler!" - Merkin Muffley -
Huge_Ack_Man — 9 years ago(August 18, 2016 03:02 PM)
The obscene-phone-call-from-a-phone-booth scene in "High Anxiety" makes me laugh so hard I almost can't catch my breath.
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The_TJT — 9 years ago(April 20, 2016 04:09 AM)
It simply isn't that funny. The humour feels forced and you can see most of the jokes coming miles away. The best part of the film is Teri Garr. And I doubt you could discuss it with your friends anyway, the film doesn't have any memorable lines really unlike, say, "Airplane!".
Same with Blazing Saddles. How the heck they achieved their cult status doesn't make much sense, they never were seen as comedic masterpieces back in the day either.
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Ssertorivs — 9 years ago(May 06, 2016 05:46 AM)
I know as a comedic masterpiece though, so it must be doing something right.
Don't believe everything they tell you. I'm not saying Brooks and Wilder don't posses any talent, it's just that Mel Brooks understood that you can't sell intelligent comedy to the masses. I never understood Brooks' appeal and I absolutely couldn't tolerate the endless stream of infantile jokes.
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andyofne-75813 — 9 years ago(May 14, 2016 10:48 AM)
I saw this when I was like 10 or 11 years old so of course I found it funny. There were things I didn't (and still don't) like about it and parts I still find immensely enjoyable. For example, Terri Garr's cleavage was quite titillating and the scenes with Igor were always funny. Granted, the humor/jokes from the 70s are a little corny now. I can see how younger people, accustomed to profanity laced TV shows and movies might think it lame. I mean, really, a Brain 'Depositary' (after 5pm slip brains through slot in door) how silly is that?
Regarding your comment about your friends. It really seems odd that this is the thing on which you wish your relationship to hinge. This ONE movie? Obviously, if you consider them friends, there is something you have in common. I wouldn't worry that you didn't like this movie.