Review of Spaceballs

Spaceballs (1987)
7/10
Comedy classic
1 March 2017
Good parody of Star Wars. Hilariously funny at times, though very silly at times too. Probably the movie that set the standard for movie parodies. Ultimately doesn't just spoof Star Wars - Alien gets a shot, as well as Planet of the Apes. Contains the trademark Mel Brooks slapstick and plays on words and names.

Decent performances from an all-star cast (some of whom weren't stars at the time, but are now): Mel Brooks (of course), Rick Moranis, John Candy, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, Dick van Patten, and Joan Rivers' voice. Probably the only good movie Bill Pullman has acted in. Also has John Hurt in a very minor role.

A comedy classic.
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