Mel Brooks’ debut movie, THE PRODUCERS, kicks off with what is undoubtedly the most amusing opening credits I've ever encountered – a darkly humorous meeting driven by money between someone who consistently flops on Broadway and an elderly man with significant desires. From there, it only becomes funnier. Zero Mostel delivers an exceptionally energetic performance, dominating every scene without stealing attention fr…

It simply stands above everything else, in my estimation. I find myself returning to this movie repeatedly; each viewing is consistently funny and feels remarkably enduring.