Spaceballs (1987)
May the schwartz be with you.
Starring: Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, John Candy, George Wyner, Joan Rivers, Dick Van Patten, Michael Winslow, Lorene Yarnell, John Hurt, Sal Viscuso, Ronny Graham, JM J. Bullock, Leslie Zircon
Director: Mel Brooks
Running Time: 96 minutes
US MPAA rating: PGUK BBFC rating: PG
Comedy, Science Fiction
On DVD 'Spaceballs' may have garnered something of a lukewarm reception from the critics at the time of its 1987 big screen release, but you'd be hard-pushed to find any child of the 80s who doesn't have a special place on their funny-bone for the Mel Brooks sci-fi send-up. After all, despite veering occasionally into the realms of more adult-orientated innuendo, it's the young 'uns who this movie is aimed at - and, chances are that if you loved 'Spaceballs' at the time, then you'll love it just as much when you catch a glimpse of it on this new 2-disc Special Edition DVD. Even if you are all big and grown-up these days.
It's largely set-up to lampoon the original
DVD Extras: The merchandising adventure continues with this newly-released two-disc extravaganza. Disc 1 has a choice of audio commentary (choose to hear the observations of either Mel Brooks or the Ewok-inspired "Dinks" - with subtitles, of course). Disc 2 has a string of documentaries including featurettes on Brooks and John Candy, storyboard-to-film comparison, quotes, a trivia quiz, photo galleries, and three theatrical trailers. Edition reviewed: Spaceballs (Special Edition) [1987] (Amazon UK) also available Spaceballs (Collector's Edition) (Amazon.com)
It's Got: John Hurt, Joan Rivers and funny-noises-guru Michael Winslow making up the numbers.
It Needs: Breathable air.
Alternatives: Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Star Wars, Mars Attacks!
Summary: May the schwartz be with you as you settle down to this relentlessly silly send-up aimed at the kiddies from the 'Star Wars' generation.
Review by Gary Panton
Review Date: 6th April 2005
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External Links
Official Web Site
Spaceballs at the IMDB
