Mel Brooks Names Martin Scorsese’s Weakest Film
Martin Scorsese is widely regarded as one of the greatest directors ever, but even his less celebrated films surpass much of what other directors achieve. Having created masterpieces like Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The King of Comedy, Goodfellas, and Casino, the bar he sets is exceptionally high.
Films such as Gangs of New York, The Color of Money, Cape Fear, and The Aviator are often praised and well-received, but when compared directly to his best works, they might not reach the same exceptional level. Still, even Scorsese’s middle-tier movies far outshine the efforts of many current directors, like Michael Bay.
Mel Brooks’ Opinion
Mel Brooks, the EGOT-winning comedy legend behind The Producers and Blazing Saddles, revealed which Scorsese film he considers the weakest. Though Scorsese has never made a truly bad film, Brooks believes the director deserves recognition even for his less impressive efforts.
“I’m Mel Brooks,” he joked, explaining his two consecutive Emmy wins for “Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series” on the sitcom Mad About You.
Author’s summary: Even Martin Scorsese’s lesser films outperform many directors’ best work, yet Mel Brooks points out which movie he thinks ranks lowest in the legendary filmmaker’s career.
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