Movie Review: The Producers


Not bad for a musical on film.

Despite the fact that this is a musical, and I really don;t like musicals, I enjoyed this movie thoroughly. It was good to see Matthew Broderick back on screen, though he really doesn't have a singing voice. As the whimpering Leo Bloom, he was perfect.

The production values on the stage pieces was like all other stage productions on film- largely overdone and never focused where I wanted to see, but that's OK. This musical is by Mel Brooks- it's supposed to be over the top and farcical.

And how much more farcical can you get than the production of a Broadway musical designed to flop?

First, the play- Springtime for Hitler
Second, the director- Keep it gay
Third, the actors- The worst possible
Fourth, the money- From rich old ladies
Fifth... I forget what fifth was.. probably a fifth of liquor.

Final word? Not sure how it stands up to the original movie (1968, Gene Wilder). I love Gene Wilder. I might have to rent the original and see. Worth a babysitter? No. Definitely worth a DVD rental with a good stereo system. I give it four chorus girls out of five. I'll keep one girl for myself.

Posted: Mon - January 2, 2006 at 09:12 PM      

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