Mel Brooks Names Martin Scorsese's Worst Movie
Even the greatest directors have occasional off days. Martin Scorsese, considered one of the all-time greats, has films that don't reach the heights of his best work but still surpass much of what other directors create. His high standards come from masterpieces like Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The King of Comedy, Goodfellas, and Casino.
Scorsese's Lesser Works
Films such as Gangs of New York, The Color of Money, Cape Fear, and The Aviator are praised but often viewed as less impressive compared to his iconic titles. While opinions vary, these movies generally don’t reach the same elevated level.
Mel Brooks' Perspective
Despite Mel Brooks' respect for Scorsese's work, he identified the director's weakest film. The EGOT-winning comedy legend believes Scorsese has never made a truly bad movie, but one stands out as his least impressive. Brooks shared his thoughts during an interview with The A.V. Club.
“The only reason I won two consecutive ‘Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series’ Emmys for my guest role on the sitcom Mad About You was because ‘I’m Mel Brooks.’”
Brooks' comment highlights his humor and self-awareness while acknowledging Scorsese's unparalleled impact on cinema.
Summary
Mel Brooks praises Martin Scorsese’s directorial legacy but candidly names the filmmaker’s weakest movie, highlighting the challenge of maintaining such a high standard.