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Mel Brooks (Actor), John Candy (Actor), Mel Brooks (Director) | Rated: Suitable for 12 years and over | Format: DVD
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  • Actors: Mel Brooks, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga
  • Directors: Mel Brooks
  • Format: Anamorphic, Box set, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dubbed, PAL, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: MGM Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 9 May 2005
  • Run Time: 92 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0007NBJRI
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,281 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)

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Mel Brooks's 1987 parody of the Star Wars trilogy is a jumble of jokes rather than a comic feature, and, predictably, some of those jokes work better than others. The cast, including Brooks in two roles, more or less mimics the principal characters from George Lucas's famous story line, and the director certainly gets a boost from new allies (Rick Moranis and John Candy) as well as old ones (Dick Van Patten, Dom DeLuise). Watch this and wait for the sporadic inspiration--but don't be surprised if you find yourself yearning for those years when Brooks was a more complete filmmaker (Young Frankenstein). --Tom Keogh

Synopsis

Space-Bum-For-Hire Lone Starr and his sidekick Barf (half man, half dog, he's his own best friend) must rescue a spoilt Druish Princess from evil sniveller Dark Helmet in time to pay off Pizza the Hutt. May the 'Schwartz' be with them...

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars It Really Does Have It's Moments :D, 30 July 2004
By David Pursglove (Sheffield, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spaceballs [DVD] [1987] (DVD)
When I first watched Spaceballs, it was back in the year 1998, I originally taped it from Sky and I immediatley showed it to my friends. The Film Was Hillarious from Beginning to end with the odd stereotypical joke put in here and there.

One of the great things about this movie is the fact that it's a comedy we all know and love, newer comedy is crude and tasteless but this one pleads to all ages. Everyone loves Mel Brooks and in my opinion this is one of my favourite MB Comedy Flicks, plenty of cultural references are made along with big Star Wars Merchandising Campaigns :p. It's a film the whole family can watch together and everyone will gaurantee a laugh.

Even though I bought this for £10 a few years ago on DVD, you can get it for even cheaper now and even though the Special Features may lack, it's individualism is the fact that the DVD is dual sided meaning you can watch it in both Widescreen and Fullscreen at your own choice. I suggest you buy this DVD even if your not a fan of Star Wars because you will certainly have a good time.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars absurd and very funny, 28 Aug 2006
By J. H. Davies (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spaceballs (Special Edition) [DVD] [1987] (DVD)
Yes the humour is a little obvious at times and the continuity is a little dodgy, but this doesn't detract from Spaceballs being a very funny film. It doesn't pay to think too hard whilst watching - it's childishness is really it's appeal. I haven't had such a good time watching a film in ages - a little similar to watching the Muppet show, just switch off and enjoy the absurdity. It's a nostalgic ride in a way too, 1980's rock music (back when Bon Jovi was 'cool'), The ever-warm and sorely missed John Candy, and Rick Moranis being truly humourous. Clearly a long time ago now!
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars All rise in the presence of Dark Helmet!, 30 Dec 2003
By Marrissey (Bristol) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Spaceballs [DVD] [1987] (DVD)
Before I begin explaining what makes Spaceballs great I feel there is a need for a disclaimer: if you don't like sci-fi TV shows and films (especially Star Wars) the chances are that half the jokes will be lost on you. Furthermore, it should be noted from the start that Mel Brooks's humour really is an aquired taste - and whether you will enjoy this film really does seem to pivot on whether you will enjoy the ridiculos and silly in a film or not, since most of the comedy arrises from the fantastic, silly plays on words or simply slapstick.

All this perhaps sounds somewhat juvenile, but it is the slickness of performance (especially the fantastic Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet) and the sheer wit of Brooks that makes this film so much more than it should be. Dark Helmet himself is a hilarious parody of Darth Vader, the humour being conjured by the conflict of Helmet's nerdy interior with helmet up to his harsh Vader-like act with his helmet on, further helped by his hilarious voice as Vader. Indead Moranis's Helmet plays fantastically well off George Wyner's Colonel Sandurz who supplies the straight man to the absurd Moranis, perfectly mimicking the sci-fi number 2.

While of course a spoof movie in itself will hardly appeal to all, especially those not too fond of sci-fi, Spaceballs is probably the best around of its genre and, while it doesn't offer the variety of movie references for a film buff that Hot Shots might, Brooks's clever ideas and scenarios more than make up.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Funny Parody
Spaceballs is just a comedy parody of George Lucas' Star Wars, with John Candy as half dog half man, and Bill Pullman as Lone Star. Read more
Published 7 months ago by DL Productions UK

5.0 out of 5 stars Ripping off starwars with Class
Mel Brooks at his best, with a top notch cast including John Candy as half man half dog called Barf. At this crazy price it's a no brainer!
Published 7 months ago by William Lord

5.0 out of 5 stars BARGAIN !!!
This was an absolute steal for the money very funny film and an excellent service.
Published 8 months ago by elliott

4.0 out of 5 stars Spaceballs - Blu-ray Info
Version: U.S.A, Japan, E.U / FOX-MGM / Region Free
MPEG-4 AVC BD-50 / BD+
Aspect ratio: 1. Read more
Published 14 months ago by LGANS316

5.0 out of 5 stars SPACEBALLS WHO?.
It is difficult to review this film as i did not recieve it despite numerous e mails to seller. A big zero from me!!.
System would not allow me to give it no stars.
Published 14 months ago by Mr. William Baxter

1.0 out of 5 stars Spacebollocks
The worst film I have ever seen. This has put me off Mel Brooks for life.

'Words that sound like other words' just isn't the kind of comedy that appeals to me and, at... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. C. J. Hiorns

4.0 out of 5 stars A battle of spaceballs under the sun
A parody of Star Wars, and Aliens, and some other films of the type (space science fiction) is of course welcome because we like taking things un-seriously, non-seriously,... Read more
Published on 8 April 2008 by Jacques COULARDEAU

1.0 out of 5 stars a few good jokes that were ruined by being drawn out....
they tried. you could see the jokes coming a mile off and most of them werent remotely funny. there were a few pretty funny moments which they subsequently destroyed by explaining... Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2007 by J. Messing

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic, even better than the real thing
This film is a must-see for any sci-fi fan who needs a serious reality check. In lampooning Star Wars it actually makes you realise how silly the original film was in the first... Read more
Published on 2 May 2006 by M. O. HAYNES

5.0 out of 5 stars may da schwartz be with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
one of mel brooks greatest movies. it is starwars , startrek , flash gordon. every sci-fi movie ever rolled into one with great characters including yougurt , barf , lonestar and... Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2006 by mattdamon_4

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