Comment on 50 years ago, 'Blazing Saddles' broke wind — and box office expectations
Deceptichum@kbin.social 7 months ago
As someone who wasn’t alive during its release, it really doesn’t hold up well.
Probably the most boring comedy I’ve seen in my life. Like the most memorable scenes are fart jokes and saying people are stupid? Maybe this was revolutionary at the time but I’d rather watch the Producers, History of the World, or Space Balls any day.
Drusas@kbin.social 7 months ago
Black comedy really doesn't seem popular with the younger generations. It's a shame, really. But humor/expression styles change over time, so so it goes.
Deceptichum@kbin.social 7 months ago
Black comedy is fine, Blazing Saddles is just boring at best and juvenile in the lamest way at worst.
Take Dr Stangelove for an example of a well done black comedy film with amazingly witty dialogue.