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Mel Brooks's 1987 parody of the Star Wars trilogy is a jumble of jokes rather than a comic feature, and, predictably, some of those jokes work better than others. The cast, including Brooks in two roles, more or less mimics the principal characters from George Lucas's famous story line, and the director certainly gets a boost from new allies (SCTV graduates Rick Moranis and John Candy) as well as old ones (Dick Van Patten, Dom DeLuise). Watch this and wait for the sporadic inspiration--but don't be surprised if you find yourself yearning for those years when Brooks was a more complete filmmaker (Young Frankenstein). --Tom Keogh
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 (5 stars) - "Don't make a fuss; I'm just plain old Yogurt!"
This is the one that should've been director Mel Brooks' comeback film. It comes very close to recapturing the magic of the old comedies, but again, there's too many stale jokes & juvenile levels of humor marring the proceedngs. Still, "Spaceballs"--which parodies several landmark sci-fi films, particularly "Star Wars"--has some very funny moments in it, courtesy of the cast. Brooks plays roles on the good & evil side of the "Schwartz" coin--that of the dapper but despicable President Skroob and the dwarfed movie-merchandise peddler Yogurt, sort of a Jewish Yoda. Next generation comic talents John Candy & Rick Moranis have a field day as the half man-half dog alien Barfolomew (Candy), and the malevolent miniature villain Dark Helmet (Moranis). Luke Skywalker & Han Solo are merged into one hapless hero, Lonestar (a smirkingly amusing Bill Pullman), while newcomer Daphne Zuniga plays the feisty spoiled Princess Vespa, much as Carrie Fisher played Leia. Even Brooks film veterans Dom DeLuise & Dick Van Patten lend a hand as the disgusting mobster Pizza the Hut (Dom; get the joke name?), and the slightly kooky King of Druidia (Van Patten).
The film's probably at its best when doing satirical in-jokes; you can't help but snigger at the absurd invention of "instant cassettes", the "Spaceballs" merchandising running gag, or when Lonestar complains: "Just what we need..a Druish Princess!" With Candy replying: "Funny, she doesn't look Druish!"
"Spaceballs" is what it is: An amusing & occasionally fun sci-fi spoof. It's just a shame it became another example of Brooks' then wobbly track record at the box office.
(5 stars) - Fellow Spaceballs...
This is Mel Brooks' greatest movie achievement. The next is his Life Stinks film. The story is marvelous, the action, great! The diologue, so funny and the locations, just grand. It is a shot of pure Mel Brooks, something we have not been given in many of his movies. It tells a linear story that makes you feel very satisfied at the end. Get it, enjoy it and do not look back.
Enjoy fellow spaceballs!
(5 stars) - John Candy's #1 Film
John Candy has been in A LOT of films but none bring out his true nature like Spaceballs.
It's got everything: stunning visuals (not REALLY stunning, but sure, its got good visuals for the 80s), hilarious humors and jokes, and a REALLY intense plot (notice my sarcasism). Okay, the story may have been sort of easy, but either way, it was a great film! Laughter filled me up! A great film to watch!
 (4 stars) - No english subtitles!!!??
I liked it even with the corney jokes. But my major beef is that it has spanish and french subtitles, But not English. What gives? Does Mel Brooks think there are no hearing impaired in the English speaking world? My hearing is fine and I still frequantly have the subtitles up.
(5 stars) - one of the all time best spoof movies
the only way that you will be able to like this movie is if you like spoofs . if you like movies like Airplane , Naked Gun or Blazing Saddles then you will love this movie . this is my favorate spoof ever ! I remember it when it first came out , I bought the tape then and I love it today , own the DVD . this is a classic comedy spoof that will probably never be beat (especially with the lame spoofs that are coming out today) . if you are one of the rare people that have never seen this movie , it is a must to watch .
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