Like every Mel Brooks movie, this has some jokes that just fall completely flat. Boring, cliche, obvious. Not funny.
For the first third, that happens maybe once. Really good stuff.
After that, the idea descends from inspired scenes, bits, and riffs to mostly lame and half-a$$ed character “interaction” and “development”…and Brooks sucks at that, so there aren’t any characters to interact/develop.
There are some good bits, but they’re scattered…enough to keep you watching for more but a steep cliff drop-off for the most part.
Smart move, I guess…draw ’em in with the good stuff and keep ’em hanging around for more. But man this mofo is overrated.
And Madeline Kahn sucks.
Inspirational Quote: “Excuse me while I whip this out…”
Grade: C