Reviews

We seem to live in a world of "watch what you say & do". Today's sitcoms are ruled by very well calculated PC rules. We have all embraced this refreshingly new approach to behavior. Unfortunately we are losing our sitcom heritage. We can now only laugh at a very narrow band of situations e.g "man bashing" seems to be a favourite with modern writers. Can't blame 'em, they've got bills to pay as well as me & thee. On The Buses gives us a window into the past. Prior to the 1980's this is how life was. I know I've lived there. All the characters are charicatures (eh?) of people we have known and either loved or hated. Mum (Doris Hare) is holding on to her long suffering but loyal son Stan (Reg) who never gets his way with the ladies as does Jack (Bob). This is one of the mysteries of the universe!!. Blakey is the boss we've all had & hated. Bring back British Sitcom.

A normal screenwriter other than Mr Brooks would have used up 90% of his ability to write this story. Fortunately for us he only used 24%. One watching is not enough. Neither is two and so on and so on.

Only a comedy genius such as Mel Brooks could approach this subject.

Some parts are a bit dated. due to it being set in the late 60's In a weird way they add to the charm of the movie. Zero Mostell may he rest in peace is a giant in his part as Max Biallistock & Gene Wilder a great straight man. Buy the video & when you die leave it in your will to someone you love.