1974's Young Frankenstein isn't just one of the best films of the 70's, but also one of the best comedy films of all-time.
Inspired by the classic Universal monster movies, Young Frankenstein was written by Gene Wilder (who stars in the film) and Director Mel Brooks.
In the film Wilder plays Dr. Fredrick Frankenstein, the grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein. Although Fredrick tries to distance himself from his family's past he learns early on in the film that he has inherited his grandfather's castle. After traveling to Transylvania Fredrick encounters Igor (played Marty Feldman) Inga (played by Teri Garr) and Frau Blucher (played by Cloris Leachman). Of course Fredrick becomes increasingly interested in his grandfather's work, eventually following the same process and creating his own monster.
This film is a laugh a minute and is full of great characters and memorable lines. Mel Brooks himself considers it his finest film, and I have to agree.
5 out of 5
One of my favorites. Accessible to all but particularly funny to anyone who is familiar with Frankenstein, Bride of, and Son of. Gene Wilder's performance is a great parody of Basil Rathbone, and Kenneth Mars' is a wonderfully over-the-top take on Lionel Atwill's character.
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