The Critic (1963)

Mel Brooks is an old man watching abstract animations. He doesn't understand them, so he heckles with strange commentary, to the annoyance of those around him.

Director:

Ernest Pintoff

Writer:

Mel Brooks (creator)

Stars:

Mel Brooks

Won 1 Oscar. Another 1 win.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Mel Brooks	...	Narrator (voice)

Storyline

Mel Brooks is an old man watching abstract animations. He doesn't understand them, so he heckles with strange commentary, to the annoyance of those around him.

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Plot Keywords:

russian american | noisy audience member | heckler | movie theater | independent film

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Taglines:

What da H--- is Dis? Dis is from the FUNNIEST short of the century!

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Short

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 May 1963 (USA)

Also Known As:

Il critico

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pintof-Crossbow Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

4 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Old Man from Russia: It must be some symbolism! I think it's symbolic of... junk.

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Connections

Featured in The Lady with the Torch (1999)

User Reviews

great idea for a DVD

It is an outrage that this and other certain animated features are not out on DVD yet! May I suggest a DVD of the best of animated classic short subjects and cartoons which should include THE CRITIC and the Bugs Bunny classic cartoon MUGSY AND BUGSY just to name the two that instantly come to mind! Others that may be provided on the same program would include RUFF AND READY, GERALD MCBOING BOING, TOM TERRIFIC, CRUSADER RABBIT, TENNESSEE TUXEDO, PENELOPE PITSTOP, GUMBY, MIGHTY MOUSE, HECKLE AND JECKLE, SUPERMAN, WOODY WOODPECKER, BETTY BOOP, FELIX THE CAT and DAVEY AND GOLIATH. I realize some of these are claymation as well but why not if they're good!