Is High Anxiety worth a blind buy? - Blu-ray Forum

mikej327 · 05-09-2010, 12:16 AM

I love blazing saddles, young frankenstein and history of the world pt. 1, so would I probably like this one as well?

Q? · 05-09-2010, 12:28 AM

Why not?

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vegeta88 · 05-09-2010, 12:50 AM

I was wondering that as well. I've never seen it but I have Space Balls, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and History of the World + Men in Tights pre-ordered. Obviously I like Mel Brooks and High Anxiety is considered on of his better movies.

ScuseMe · 05-09-2010, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikej327

I love blazing saddles, young frankenstein and history of the world pt. 1, so would I probably like this one as well?

I love High Anxiety, and all of Mel's movies that you mentioned. I also love Hitchcock. Lotsa' love here

Rhylliam · 05-09-2010, 01:22 AM

I didn't really like High Anxiety or Silent Movie, myself. The only Brooks films I find re-watchable are Blazing Saddles, Spaceballs and Young Frankenstein.

Atreyu · 05-09-2010, 02:44 AM

That's a hard one. High Axiety, as I'm sure you know is a spoof of Hitchcock films and Brooks does an admirable job, but is not as good as Young Frankenstein or The Producers(which I want on blu). Not as many rapid fire jokes as some other Brooks features. I think this is one of his that is equally divided on the like/hate scale. If you can get it cheap enough go for it, if not I would recommend a rental.

Clark Kent · 05-09-2010, 04:02 AM

Many of Brooks' movies are so hit-or-miss in their comedy that I would not recommend a blind-buy.

MarkWM · 05-11-2010, 10:59 AM

It sounds like from your post you'd like it. I hope they release "Silent Movie" and the original "Producers" soon.

AaronSCH · 05-11-2010, 12:31 PM

For me, "High Anxiety" hits the comedic mark often enough that I would recommend a blind buy. If you love the Hitchcock films, a purchase of this parody/homage is a no-brainer. In my opinion, it's not as good as either "Young Frankenstein" or "Blazing Saddles" but I prefer it over Brooks' other efforts such as "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," "Spaceballs," "Silent Movie" and "History of the World Part I."

mpstjohn · 05-11-2010, 12:47 PM

I'd say its definitely better than Spaceballs (Joan Rivers ruins that movie for me) and Men in Tights (feels very dated with the plot exposition via rap songs and its Home Alone references).

I'd say its on par with Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles for sure. Perhaps a little bit better than History of the World Part 1.

Its the only one of Brooks' films I'm considering on blu.

Blu-Meanie · 05-11-2010, 01:44 PM

"I got it, I got it...I don't got it, I don't got it!"

One of my very favorite Mel Brooks movies and very underated in my opinion.

"There are some very sick people here" as Cloris Leachman states as Nurse Diesel.

Harvey Korman, Cloris Leechman, Ron Carey, were excellent! The paradies of Hitchcock movies like, The Birds, Psycho, etc. are hilarious!

"Here's your newspaper"

It gets my highest recommendations, (especially for fans of Mel Brooks), and will be a day one buy for me!

High Anxiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiity...sing it!

Capt Mainwaring · 06-15-2010, 11:28 AM

After Blazing Saddles which is in a class of its own, High Anxiety is my favourite Mel Brooks film. Totally whack. It helps if you've seen The Birds, Psyco and a few other Hitchcock films.
I don't like Robin Hood Men in Tights. Its just not funny in my opinion.

MarkWM · 06-15-2010, 11:36 AM

Love High Anxiety. It's worth it.

Chester Lime · 06-15-2010, 06:52 PM

Not Worth a blind buy at all!!!!!

rev.and.ride · 06-15-2010, 07:26 PM

It's not worth it for $3.99 in the DVD bargain bin.

Banned User · 06-15-2010, 07:44 PM

If you like Mel Brooks its worth it. Not the best of his movies, but not the worst either. As others have said if your a hitchcock fan that's a plus. Me I'd buy it just for Madeline Kahn.

oh and Cloris Leachman and Hedy Lamarr err.. Harvey Korman

vegeta88 · 06-15-2010, 07:46 PM

Just watched it last week. I would stress caution in a blind buy. I did not find it nearly as well made as the other Mel Brooks favorites (Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles).

Chester Lime · 06-21-2010, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

If you like Mel Brooks its worth it. Not the best of his movies, but not the worst either. As others have said if your a hitchcock fan that's a plus. Me I'd buy it just for Madeline Kahn.

oh and Cloris Leachman and Hedy Lamarr err.. Harvey Korman

Hedy Lamarr? I don't think so!!

rexinnih · 06-21-2010, 07:46 PM

Picked up the Mel Brooks set when it was $60 or so on a Best Buy sale. I enjoy Mel Brooks movies but will admit, this is one I wouldn't have purchased separately. Keep an eye out for sales on the big set and get a bunch of his movies in one shot.

Banned User · 06-21-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chester Lime

Hedy Lamarr? I don't think so!!

That was a joke. Anyone who has seen Blazing Saddles over and over would get it.

05-09-2010, 12:16 AM	#1
mikej327 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Illinois Blu-ray collection:15 Trading Score:5	Is High Anxiety worth a blind buy? I love blazing saddles, young frankenstein and history of the world pt. 1, so would I probably like this one as well?

05-11-2010, 12:47 PM	#10
mpstjohn Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:30 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:463 DVD collection:225 Digital collection:273 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:33	I'd say its definitely better than Spaceballs (Joan Rivers ruins that movie for me) and Men in Tights (feels very dated with the plot exposition via rap songs and its Home Alone references). I'd say its on par with Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles for sure. Perhaps a little bit better than History of the World Part 1. Its the only one of Brooks' films I'm considering on blu. Last edited by mpstjohn; 05-11-2010 at 12:50 PM.

06-15-2010, 11:28 AM	#12
Capt Mainwaring Junior Member Member since:May 2010 Location:England Blu-ray reviews:1	Nearly My Favourite Mel Brooks After Blazing Saddles which is in a class of its own, High Anxiety is my favourite Mel Brooks film. Totally whack. It helps if you've seen The Birds, Psyco and a few other Hitchcock films. I don't like Robin Hood Men in Tights. Its just not funny in my opinion.

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05-09-2010, 12:28 AM	#2
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	Why not? Live life on the edge... Live a little... What have you

05-09-2010, 12:50 AM	#3
vegeta88 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2007 Location:CA 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:666 DVD collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	I was wondering that as well. I've never seen it but I have Space Balls, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and History of the World + Men in Tights pre-ordered. Obviously I like Mel Brooks and High Anxiety is considered on of his better movies.

05-09-2010, 01:22 AM	#5
Rhylliam Contributor Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:1500 Blu-ray collection:9011 DVD collection:9466 Blu-ray reviews: 49 Trading Score:109	I didn't really like High Anxiety or Silent Movie, myself. The only Brooks films I find re-watchable are Blazing Saddles, Spaceballs and Young Frankenstein.

05-09-2010, 02:44 AM	#6
Atreyu Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:370 Blu-ray collection:1876 DVD collection:619 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 293 Trading Score:4	That's a hard one. High Axiety, as I'm sure you know is a spoof of Hitchcock films and Brooks does an admirable job, but is not as good as Young Frankenstein or The Producers(which I want on blu). Not as many rapid fire jokes as some other Brooks features. I think this is one of his that is equally divided on the like/hate scale. If you can get it cheap enough go for it, if not I would recommend a rental.

05-09-2010, 04:02 AM	#7
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Many of Brooks' movies are so hit-or-miss in their comedy that I would not recommend a blind-buy.

05-11-2010, 10:59 AM	#8
MarkWM Expert Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:The Lone Star State Blu-ray collection:863 DVD collection:185 Blu-ray reviews:13	It sounds like from your post you'd like it. I hope they release "Silent Movie" and the original "Producers" soon.

05-11-2010, 12:31 PM	#9
AaronSCH Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:1	For me, "High Anxiety" hits the comedic mark often enough that I would recommend a blind buy. If you love the Hitchcock films, a purchase of this parody/homage is a no-brainer. In my opinion, it's not as good as either "Young Frankenstein" or "Blazing Saddles" but I prefer it over Brooks' other efforts such as "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," "Spaceballs," "Silent Movie" and "History of the World Part I."

05-11-2010, 01:44 PM	#11
Blu-Meanie Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:NW Indiana Trading Score:1	"I got it, I got it...I don't got it, I don't got it!" One of my very favorite Mel Brooks movies and very underated in my opinion. "There are some very sick people here" as Cloris Leachman states as Nurse Diesel. Harvey Korman, Cloris Leechman, Ron Carey, were excellent! The paradies of Hitchcock movies like, The Birds, Psycho, etc. are hilarious! "Here's your newspaper" It gets my highest recommendations, (especially for fans of Mel Brooks), and will be a day one buy for me! High Anxiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiity...sing it!

06-15-2010, 11:36 AM	#13
MarkWM Expert Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:The Lone Star State Blu-ray collection:863 DVD collection:185 Blu-ray reviews:13	Love High Anxiety. It's worth it.

06-15-2010, 06:52 PM	#14
Chester Lime Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	Not Worth a blind buy at all!!!!!

06-15-2010, 07:26 PM	#15
rev.and.ride Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Washington, DC Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:410 DVD collection:104 iTunes collection:189 Blu-ray reviews: 5	It's not worth it for $3.99 in the DVD bargain bin.

06-15-2010, 07:44 PM	#16
Banned User Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2010 4K collection:135 Blu-ray collection:2380 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews: 5	If you like Mel Brooks its worth it. Not the best of his movies, but not the worst either. As others have said if your a hitchcock fan that's a plus. Me I'd buy it just for Madeline Kahn. oh and Cloris Leachman and Hedy Lamarr err.. Harvey Korman

06-15-2010, 07:46 PM	#17
vegeta88 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2007 Location:CA 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:666 DVD collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	Just watched it last week. I would stress caution in a blind buy. I did not find it nearly as well made as the other Mel Brooks favorites (Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles).

06-21-2010, 07:46 PM	#19
rexinnih Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Pacific NW 4K collection:333 Blu-ray collection:618 Digital collection:3 Trading Score:259	Picked up the Mel Brooks set when it was $60 or so on a Best Buy sale. I enjoy Mel Brooks movies but will admit, this is one I wouldn't have purchased separately. Keep an eye out for sales on the big set and get a bunch of his movies in one shot.

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