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Humorous Witty
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Mad Scientist Haunted By the Past Crimes Danger Escapades Heroes Mind and Soul Friends more...
Genres:
Comedy Parody
Place:
Europe Romania
Audience:
Teens
Praise:
Award Winner Blockbuster Critically Acclaimed
Humor:
Silly Humor
Style:
Gothic
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Based on Film Based on Book
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Not Serious Semi Fantastic
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Young Frankenstein, 1974

Starring: Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle

Directed by: Mel Brooks

Written by: Gene Wilder

Language: English, German

Country: USA

Runtime: 106 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:8.0

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Young Frankenstein can be described as humorous and witty. The plot revolves around a mad scientist, being haunted by the past, and disorder. Its comic aspect comes from silly humor. Young Frankenstein's main genres are comedy and parody. In terms of style, it is gothic. In approach, it is not serious. Young Frankenstein is located in Romania. Visually, it is black and white. It is inspired by a film and based on a book. Young Frankenstein has received attention for being a blockbuster, an award winner, and critically acclaimed. It is well suited for teens.

Summary of Young Frankenstein

An affectionate parody that pays homage to the FRANKENSTEIN films (from the novel FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley) directed by James Whale in the 1930s, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is both a zany comedy and a cinematic tour de force. Written by director Mel Brooks and the film's star, Gene Wilder, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN has all the usual--and in this case slightly unusual--suspects: the reluctant scientist Frederick Frankenstein, who is actually the grandson of the infamous creature-creator (pronounced "Fronken-steen" and played by Wilder), his spoiled fiancée (Madeline Kahn), Igor the pop-eyed hunchback (Marty Feldman), his dizzy assistant (Teri Garr), the castle's hideous head housekeeper (Cloris Leachman), and, of course, the Monster (Peter Boyle). Highlights include the sets, which are the original ones used in the Whale films; the beautiful black-and-white cinematography; and the fine screenplay. Combining noirish elegance with uproarious sight gags and double entendres is a feat Brooks pulls off fabulously, directing the wonderful ensemble to act with sensitivity and humanistic feelings as well as with lunatic abandon. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is a treat from beginning to end.

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Language:	English, German
Country:	USA
Release date:	15 December 1974
Runtime:	106 min

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Gene Wilder

as Dr. Frankenstein

Peter Boyle

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It can't get better than this

Maybe in a few more years this movie won't be as funny. But as of right now, it is still one of the funniest movies of all time. There's some downright silly jokes that might make you roll your eyes. And maybe some of the more subtle gags will get... Read and rate it

22.June.2009
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by: Laura
Laura rated this movie10/10Must See

One of the funniest movies in cinematic history, "Young Frankenstein" is Mel Brooks at the zenith of his directing career. It features the best performances of the long careers of an incredibly talented cast. Every minute of this film shines. I... Read and rate it

11.June.2009
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by: w00f
w00f rated this movie10/10Must See

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