Young Frankenstein
Young Frankenstein (1974) is probably writer/producer/director Mel Brooks' best film - a spoof of horror films and in particular, of Mary Shelley's classic novel.
The main character, young brain surgeon Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced "Fron-ken-shteen") (Gene Wilder) returns to Transylvania when he inherits his grandfather Victor's castle. His fiancee Elizabeth (Madeline Kahn) returns with him. In the castle and town, he finds a hunchbacked, bug-eyed Igor (Marty Feldman), a pretty assistant from the village named Inga (Teri Garr), and the old housekeeper Frau Bleucher (Cloris Leachman). He repeats his grandfather Victor's famous experiments when he finds a book/diary and recreates the Monster (Peter Boyle).
Two memorable hilarious moments, among others:
- the Monster and creator Frederick perform a dancing duet, "Puttin' on the Ritz."
- the Monster's encounter with a bearded, blind, clumsy hermit (Gene Hackman), a parody of the same scene in The Bride of Frankenstein. He spills hot soup in the creature's lap, accidently breaks their wine glasses during a toast, and lights the monster's thumb instead of his cigar.
Pics
Quotes
- "OOOH you men are all alike! 7 or 8 quick ones and you're off with the boys to boast and brag. WELL YA BETTER KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT! UH! I think I love him!"
- "(Dr. Frankenstein) May I ask who's brain I did use? (Igor) Abby someone... (Dr. F) Abby someone... (Igor) Abby Normal... (Dr. F) Are you saying I put an abnormal brain in a 7 1/2 foot tall 350 lb Gorilla!!!!"(This Quote is Dedicated To my friend Abby)
- "Sed-a-GIVE?!!"
- "My Grandfather's work was DOO DOO!!! I am talking about the preservation of LIFE!"
- "(Igor) Doctor Frankenstein? (Frankenstein) Frankensteen... (Igor) You're putting me on? (Frankenstein) No, it's pronounced Frankensteen... (Igor) Do you also say, Froderick? (Frankenstein) No, Fredrick... (Igor) Well, why isn't it Froderick Frankensteen?(Frankenstein) It isn't! It's Fredrick Frankensteen... (Igor) I see... (Frankenstein) You must be Eegor... (Igor) No, it's pronounced Igor... (Frankenstein) But, they told me it was Eegor...(Igor) Well, they were wrong then, weren't they?"
- "Open this GODDAMN door or I'll kick your rotten heads in!"
- "....the other one is just for socks and poo-poo undies."
- "Son of a bitch bastard!! I'll get you for this!"
- "Open this door or i'll kick your rotten heads in!"
- "What the hell are you doing in the bathroom day and night? Why don't you get out of there and give someone else a chance?"
