Spaceballs (1987)

Don't listen to the negative reviews

Absolutely brilliant

Instead, you get a movie that's enjoyable enough, but leaves you feeling like it could have been much, much more.

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

This is an example of the few satires in our film industry that manage to be so awful and terrible that they become truly classic. "Spaceballs" mocks the greatest of the science-fiction blockbuster film genre, particularly focusing on the original "Star Wars" trilogy, but extending to mock "Star Trek", "Alien" and "Planet of the Apes", as well as the genre as a whole. While cringe-worthy at times, the humour is family-friendly and laughable, and the awful special effects, terrible puns and ridiculous moments can be excused due to the film's nature as a hilarious genre-based satire. The film's uncanny ability to break the fourth wall, acknowledge the flaws of the film industry and criticise the blockbuster film's habit of being based entirely on profit makes for fantastic viewing, and Mel Brooks' ridiculous sense of humour appeals directly to this. While being utterly ridiculous and leaving me cringing at times, the film really tickled my funny bone as a science fiction and "Star Wars" fan, and it goes in my good books as one of the better comedies to view on a cold, rainy day.

This is the best movie I ever seen. I bet you to watch it. This is the funniest move I've ever seen.This is good for people who like to watch funny movies.The part I love is when the part with the passcode.1234? 1234!Thats the smartest password ever.I have the same PIN on my luggage.That made me cry.It was so funny.I love this movie.This movie.This movie.I was waiting for what happened in the end.I recommend this movie very much.I had no words at the end.This movie was so much.I don't want to spoil this much more than i did.I want everybody to watch this movie.I was so happy about this movie and i turned out great.Watch this movie now.

I have fond memories of "Spaceballs" as a kid (you'd be surprised how enjoyable this is to those of an impressionable age - then again, maybe not; a lot of the humor is completely childish), and it effectively planted the seeds for a later Mel Brooks interest.The jokes work because (partially) it's a straightforward fairy tale, but also because it's got a terrific cast. And the sense of humor is all over the map. Even still, while some gags don't land, there's some razor sharp wit. How many times have you seen some Star Wars merchandise and immediately thought of Yogurt's display of licensed products? It always feels like we're one step closer to Spaceballs the Flamethrower (the kids love it). C'mon, Disney, get the lead out.But when all is said and done, this is dialogue you end up reciting along with the movie. It's not every day you find a movie that's this quotable, and most of those lines come from Rick Moranis. Honestly, this is his movie, (and for good reason).This is one of the highlights of '80s comedy, and it holds up extremely well today.I love this movie.8/10

SPACEBALLS was a childhood favourite of mine and I'm pleased to see that it still holds up today for audiences. It's a loving spoof of the whole STAR WARS franchise with Mel Brooks on top form as he mercilessly ribs George Lucas for his addition to merchandising, ridiculous costumes, plot elements, and the like. That SPACEBALLS also tells its own entertaining story that holds up as a stand-alone adventure is testament to its effectiveness. Strong production values and fun effects only add to the experience.The cast is a superior one with the highlights including Joan Rivers as 'Dot Matrix' and the lovably goofy John Candy playing a half-man, half-dog. Rick Moranis really shines though in his best role as 'Dark Helmet' and many of his scenes are the funniest the film has to offer; also watch out for Mel Brooks's scene-stealing 'Yogurt'. The laughs come thick and fast and not all of them are funny, but when the film hits it really hits; the scenes involving instant video cassettes and breaking the fourth wall are the funniest. My overall highlight though has to be John Hurt's cameo, which is the icing on an already splendid cake.