To Be or Not to Be
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Movie Reviews of To Be or Not to Be
Movie Review: Yipee! It's On DVD!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the funniest and most clever films Mel Brooks has ever made. The late Anne Bancroft was so beautiful, glamourous, and hilarious as first lady of the polish stage Anna Bronski. Mr. & Mrs. Brooks work so well together it's a shame they never starred together in another film. Excellent supporting cast including Oscar Nominee (for his role in this film) Charles Durning. Look closely in the scene where Bancroft and Durning's characters first meet, Durning moves to sit on the edge of the desk and misses, you can clearly see Bancroft has trouble keeping a straight face. The outtakes must be equally as funny as the movie itself! The outtakes could be a great bonus feature however, they're not available on the DVD. The bonus features included are a behind the scenes featurette from 1982 as well as the original theatrical trailer and other trailers from Mel Brooks' films now available on DVD from FOX. I owned the VHS tape for years and viewed it regularly plus I watch it everytime it's on TV! I so happy to have this film on DVD looking so clear and in widescreen. I can now retire my well worn VHS tape! Also of interest, the 1942 Jack Benny & Carole Lombard film of the same name is on DVD from Warner Bros. Although, I prefer the Mel Brooks version better! Enjoy!
Movie Review: A tour de force against racism and in favor of comedy
Summary: 5 Stars
My children, now ages 12 and 9, have loved this film for the last six years, since the day we allowed them to watch it. The Nazis are not the bumbling dimwits of "Hogan's Heroes," but they are not quite as smart as Mel Brooks's Fredric Bronski. The characters are enjoyable and ultimately lovable: Brooks as the self-absorbed and not-quite-successful head of a rag-tag Polish vaudeville troupe; Anne Bancroft as his aging but flirtatious (and much better received) performing wife, and a wonderful ensemble cast to support each other. There is adventure, excitement, subtle and highbrow comedy, and as one might expect from Mel Brooks, victory over the Nazis. The theatre troupe is ultimately successful in its mission to stop a traitorous Polish spy, but when Brooks disguises himself as the spy to complete the mission, the movie really takes off. There is some sexual innuendo, as well as some slang references to homosexuals, so parents: be cautious. But as an introduction to Brooks, as a glimpse into the Nazi preoccupation with the conquering of Europe and the Final Solution, it is a winner.Movie Review: Mel Brooks' lesser known jewels
Summary: 5 Stars
To Be or Not To Be is not one of the more well-known Mel Brooks films, but is rip-roaring slightly naughty fun. It sets itself apart from other Mel Brooks films by having a superb, well- structured plot with even some serious social commentary.
Mel plays the lead role and opposite the stunning Anne Bancroft, his real-life wife. Their personalities add a real acting chemistry to the film.
Charles Durning got an academy award nomination as best supporting actor for his role as the Gestapo commander.
I really like the "Naughty Nazis" number - hysterical.
Movie Review: Mr & Mrs Brooks
Summary: 5 Stars
Mrs. Robinson has grown up and turned to comedy. Anne Bancroft (Mrs. Mel Brooks) is an outstanding comedienne. Don't let the beginning put you off-stick with it. And Best Supporting Actor Oscar winner Charles Durning. Mel for once in a STARRING role, although George Gaynes steals the show (Police Academy commandant Lazard). Wonderful musical, treats a serious subject with extreme slapstick and zaniness. Almost a visual political cartoon--dancing, singing, romance, mystery, spies, Nazis, Jews in hiding, clowns. Must see--must collect.Movie Review: no question, this is a good movie
Summary: 5 Stars
Not a slapsticky type of movie like Blazing Saddles, but Mr. Brooks does an outstanding job of updating the Jack Benny classic. Besides Mr. Brooks and his late wife, the supporting cast is wonderful: Charles Durning( who has one of the best scenes in the moview when he meets Adolf Hitler), Jack Riley, George Wyner,etc. If you've never seen Brooks' remake, make sure you watch this asap.