Mel Brooks Names Martin Scorsese's Worst Movie
Even the greatest directors can have off days. However, since Martin Scorsese is one of the all-time greats, his lesser films still surpass much of what other directors manage.
Having set an incredibly high standard with masterpieces like Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The King of Comedy, Goodfellas, and Casino, anything below that peak may remain very good but falls short of his best work.
Notable Films That Divide Opinion
Movies such as Gangs of New York, The Color of Money, Cape Fear, and The Aviator have received acclaim, yet when compared directly to his iconic classics, they don't always measure up.
Mel Brooks’ Perspective
Despite Scorsese's consistently strong filmography, Mel Brooks identified one film as the weakest. Although Scorsese never really made a bad movie, Brooks believes there is a clear bottom choice in his career.
“I’m Mel Brooks.”
In an interview with The AV Club, the EGOT-winning comedy legend, creator of The Producers and Blazing Saddles, also speculated that his consecutive Emmy wins for “Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series” on Mad About You were solely because of his own identity and stature.
Scorsese versus Michael Bay
Even Scorsese’s middling films are still far superior to anything Michael Bay might create, highlighting the exceptional skill and quality the director consistently delivers.
Author’s summary: Despite some perceived weaker entries, Martin Scorsese’s films remain far above average, yet Mel Brooks candidly points out the one he considers Scorsese's weakest work.