Disappointingly-bland Mel Brooks spoof of Bram Stoker's classic horror novel "Dracula." It has many funny moments, though, but also a lot of comic misfires.
As Count Dracula, Leslie Nielsen delivers a hilarious performance, and Peter MacNichol is funny as Renfield, his sidekick. Unfortunately, many of the real laughs don't come until the end, and in order to experience them you have to sit through the first hour until they begin. However, it is definitely worth the wait.
Mel Brooks is also funny as Van Helsing, and it's good to see "Wings" co-stars Steven Weber and Amy Yasbeck together. Anne Bancroft has a surprisingly small role as a gypsy woman (which is rather funny).
If you like Mel Brooks, go ahead and watch the movie. If not, beware...
As Count Dracula, Leslie Nielsen delivers a hilarious performance, and Peter MacNichol is funny as Renfield, his sidekick. Unfortunately, many of the real laughs don't come until the end, and in order to experience them you have to sit through the first hour until they begin. However, it is definitely worth the wait.
Mel Brooks is also funny as Van Helsing, and it's good to see "Wings" co-stars Steven Weber and Amy Yasbeck together. Anne Bancroft has a surprisingly small role as a gypsy woman (which is rather funny).
If you like Mel Brooks, go ahead and watch the movie. If not, beware...