Ron Moody,
Frank Langella,
Dom DeLuise,
Mel Brooks,
Andreas Voutsinas
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One of several film versions of the 1928 Russian novel The Twelve Chairs (one of the better-known adaptations was the 1945 Fred Allen vehicle It's in the Bag), Mel Brooks' movie is set in the years fo... read more
DVD Release Date: April 4, 2006
Stats: 178 reviews
An art house late night weekend favorite back in the day (like Rocky Horror), a dying woman tells of a hidden treasure --- setting off a crazy cross-country race for the loot played for yucks. Sound familiar? Like Its A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (made 7 years prior)? Well it IS ... read more
Ippolit Vorobyaninov: You're not worth spitting on!
Father Fyodor: Oh yeah? Well, you are!
Mel Brooks' second film, which involves three men all trying to get rich quick in communist Russia. A different sort of film from Brooks, which may not be as much a laugh riot as some of ... read more
I'm a big Mel Brooks fan and have loved all his movies but this one. I understand why the critics loved it but for audience it was missing the entertainment value, there was nothing there really to keep you intuned.
Mel just got a Kennedy center award, so we got this out. Still holds up very well. Not laugh out loud, like blazing saddles, but a very good movie just the same. I really enjoyed watching it again!
the overall interpretation of the story was good. the story was nicely changed to fit the time limit. however, there were many cultural mistakes. russia was portrayed as a very rich country.... especially during the market scene. afte the revolution USSR had nothing.... absolutel... read more
very underrated Mel Brooks film. sort of a subtly hilarious hidden treasure in the midst of greater-known gold. dry wit, satire, and sight gags dominate this lighter side of the comedic mastermind, with shades of drama and touching poignancy similar to those seen later in Life ... read more
A pretty strong effort by Mel Brooks. Doesn't have quite the same overwhelmingly hysterical effect as a few of his others, but there is some definate funniness within. Also, surprisingly touching and complex at times. What? What?
I loved this one more than I probably should have, but the acting in it was great and considering this is Mel Brooks' 2nd movie I'll give him props.
Fantastic movie--absolutely hysterical. Frank Langella is stunning (and funny) and Dom DeLouise is THIN.
Probably the closest Brooks ever came to making a 'normal' film. Full Review
A hit or miss spoof of Communism saved by zany performances by Brooks and DeLuise. Full Review
Hope for the best, expect the worst - and get something in between. Middling Brooks, with flashes of brilliance.
Dull
Goofy, funny, smoothly enjoyable.
...has a kind of earnest, threadbare, yet endearing charm to it....a rare pleasure.
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