Mel Brooks on Martin Scorsese's Worst Film
Even the greatest directors have their off days, but Martin Scorsese’s weaker films still surpass much of what his contemporaries achieve. His high standards come from masterpieces like Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The King of Comedy, Goodfellas, and Casino. Films such as Gangs of New York, The Color of Money, Cape Fear, and The Aviator are widely acclaimed, though they may not match the caliber of his best work.
Compared to others, even Scorsese’s middle-tier movies outperform many, including directors like Michael Bay. However, Mel Brooks has singled out one film as Scorsese’s weakest. Despite never making anything worse than decent, the EGOT-winning legend believes Scorsese received praise for his least impressive movie.
Mel Brooks’ Perspective
“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.’”
In an interview with The AV Club, Brooks reflected on his career and shared his candid view on Scorsese’s filmography.
Summary
Mel Brooks respects Martin Scorsese’s work but identifies one film as his weakest, affirming that even Scorsese’s lesser projects are better than most others’ best efforts.
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