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This satire follows grandson, Frederick Frankenstein, as he is given his grandfather's old house in Transylvania. He gladly lives as a college medical professor whose engaged to Elizabeth. However, Frederick has spent his entire life trying to disassociate himself from the family name, and what it means to the world. He goes to Transylvania to see his father's homestead, where he meets Igor (his assistant), Inga (a laboratory assistant), and Frau Blucher (the home's caretaker). However, being back at the Frankenstein castle in Transylvania, it doesn't take long for the itch to start. The itch to reanimate life from the dead corpse of a man. This itch sends him on an unexpected scientific discovery. This Mel Brooks, directed, film is a satire on the Frankenstein genre. It was shown in black and white like the classical films. There was a challenge with the color scheme, because at this time color films were popular, but the decision was went through. It was unfortunate to miss some of the color contrasts, but it works for the genre of film. It was a great mix of heart, Gene Wilder, and comedy, Mel Brooks. This film has become a cult classic. It makes fun of al those highly dramatic scene's from the other Frankenstein films and coats it with suger to make it funny. This is a rare comedy that doesn't use toilette humour, and instead relies on the talent of the actors and the story. There is adult humour, but it works with the right characters. There is also hints of a dark undertone, but it's not the center of the film. The story was a great idea, because it toyed with all the sequels, and it toyed with the idea of someone not wanting to be Frankenstein. The song and dance "Putting on the Ritz" was a bit odd, but it worked in some strange way.
The actors had a great chemistry on set, and they truly enjoyed working together. They enjoyed it so much that none of them wanted to leave the set! Gene Wilder, Frederick Frankenstein, was great. He used his ability to go from extreme outbursts to a calm composure within seconds. It gave his character a neurotic feel. Marty Feldman, Igor, was brilliant and not because of his crazy eyes. He added large amounts of physical and verbal humour to the film. Peter Boyle, the monster, was great. He gave his character a great emotional depth without saying a word through the entire film. Teri Garr, Inga, was good. She was the one who centered all the dirty humour, but gave the film its heart. Madeline Khan, Elizabeth, and Cloris Leachman, Frau Blucher, were good in there supporting roles.
So, without further ado, I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! its a great classical comedy film. It has heart and humour that no longer exists in modern comedies.
Answer to last blog post: Actor Warren Christie also starred in the film This Means War (other than Apollo 18).
Que: What other film feature actors, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, and Madeline Kahn?
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The actors had a great chemistry on set, and they truly enjoyed working together. They enjoyed it so much that none of them wanted to leave the set! Gene Wilder, Frederick Frankenstein, was great. He used his ability to go from extreme outbursts to a calm composure within seconds. It gave his character a neurotic feel. Marty Feldman, Igor, was brilliant and not because of his crazy eyes. He added large amounts of physical and verbal humour to the film. Peter Boyle, the monster, was great. He gave his character a great emotional depth without saying a word through the entire film. Teri Garr, Inga, was good. She was the one who centered all the dirty humour, but gave the film its heart. Madeline Khan, Elizabeth, and Cloris Leachman, Frau Blucher, were good in there supporting roles.
So, without further ado, I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! its a great classical comedy film. It has heart and humour that no longer exists in modern comedies.
Answer to last blog post: Actor Warren Christie also starred in the film This Means War (other than Apollo 18).
Que: What other film feature actors, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, and Madeline Kahn?
Can She Bake A Cherry Pie
D.C. Cab
Yellowbeard
Easy Money
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