If you only see one movie this year, make it The Producers. This is one of the best films I have seen in a very long time. Even though I am a big fan of Gene Wilder, this newer version is definitely superior to the 1968 version. I think that this longer movie better expands the idea that Mel Brooks wanted to portray in the original movie. Brooks's revisiting of The Producers with 23 great songs certainly showcases his genius, and shows America that he can still make one hell of a good movie. The characters in the film could not have been cast better, especially Nathan Lane as Max Bialystock (absolutely hilarious). This new adaptation of The Producers brings it from being outrageous to being completely, over-the-top, insanely outrageous. I especially liked the elaboration of Springtime for Hitler; what a fantastic number! This film has restored my hope in the future of film-making, and shows that great movie musicals can still be made. Keep it happy, keep it snappy, keep it gay!
Review of The Producers
