Twelve Chairs
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Movie Reviews of Twelve Chairs
Movie Review: One of Mel's best
Summary: 5 Stars
I had no idea this charming and heartwarming film existed until I listened to Mel's commentary during "Blazing Saddles." I love this film because one gets an early glimpse into Mel's love of puns and parody, as well as the excellent casting and performances of Frank Langella, Ron Moody, and Dom DeLuise. It's a hilarious romp through the newly post-revolution Soviet Union where these three men are all hot on the trail for a fortune in priceless jewels hidden in one of twelve chairs left behind in a noble family's mansion after being forced out by Bolsheviks. Dom is superb as a greedy and crooked priest who abuses the sanctity of the confessional. This film is a must-see for die-hard Mel fans. His song that opens the credits, "Hope for the Best (Expect the Worst)" is brilliant, sad, and beautiful and sets the tone for the movie marvelously.Movie Review: The Twelve Chairs
Summary: 5 Stars
I watched this movie three times in as many days, and I laughed harder each time.
Mel Brooks is a genius.
Amazing preformance by everyone! Ron Moody, perfect. Frank Langella, "handsome, young desperado" as he so eloquently put it.
What a treat of a movie. For me, this is a film I will be viewing at least once a year. My sisters and I go around the house, just quoting the lines and cracking up.
If you need a laugh, buy this.
The ending left a little to be desired. I wish everything had turned out better for Ippolit.
Movie Review: pure entertainment
Summary: 5 Stars
of course the movie scenario is a little different than the book but having the opportunity as a kid to read the Twelve Chairs and the Golden Calf this classic chase type of movie spiced with the local color and mocking the hypocrisy of a society ( just like any other society, Mel Brooks is good at that) is as good as it gets for painting the era's image.
Excellent actors, wonderful play , a classic must see, even if you're not familiar with the scenes you will not regret it, maybe you'll learn something too...
Movie Review: Worth the trip...
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie pins a young ambtious proletarian to an aging traditionalist bureaucrat who is cut loose from the things in life that 'take care of him'. The process has some hilarious moments as well as a few that should make you closely consider whether socialism is as liberating as it pretends. The end preseves relationship in the interests of survival - and at the cost of honesty. I really enjoyed this movie while some of what I was laughing at could not be be taken without salt. - God bless...Movie Review: A family favorite
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an underappreciated gem. A great story with a depth of character not often provided by Brooks' films. While growing up in the 70's our famly watched this almost yearly. Great over-the-top performances by Dom DeLuise, Ron Moody and a great bit part by Mel Brooks. Frank Langella's part is well done as a handsome and sly con man. Only one short "non-family friendly" scene in the very beginning. Otherwise great for all ages.