Mel Brooks's 'High Anxiety' sparks Bluesky appreciation thread
A post celebrating the 1977 comedy draws dozens of comments praising the film's underrated status and iconic scenes.
What to know
- A Bluesky user's assertion that 'High Anxiety' (1977) is underrated sparked a 58-comment thread of fan appreciation, with users sharing favorite scenes and trivia about the Hitchcock homage.
- Commenters highlighted specific comedy bits including the orchestra-filled bus scene, Mel Brooks's theme song performance, and the 'I got it, I got it…I don't got it' luggage joke as evidence of the film's overlooked brilliance.
- While many agreed the film deserves more recognition, some commenters maintained that 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Blazing Saddles' remain Brooks's most notable works, though acknowledging 'High Anxiety' as a strong entry in his filmography.
'High Anxiety' deserves equal recognition to Brooks's most famous films and showcases equal comedic craftsmanship.
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“I feel like others get a lion's share of the attention while the brilliance of every bit in it is just as worthy of acclaim.”
mkforeverblue.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
'Young Frankenstein' and 'Blazing Saddles' remain Brooks's peak works, though 'High Anxiety' is still excellent.
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“I've seen all of the Brooks films ... TBH, they were all funny as all get-out but I don't think it's possible to top Young Frankenstein or Blazing Saddles.”
algocompsynth.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
Mel Brooks Director and star of 'High Anxiety'mkforeverblue.bsky.social Bluesky user
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Mixed rankings emerge among commenters
While many agreed 'High Anxiety' deserves more recognition, some commenters maintained that 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Blazing Saddles' remain Brooks's peak works, though acknowledging this film's merit.
“I've seen all of the Brooks films ... TBH, they were all funny as all get-out but I don't think it's possible to top Young Frankenstein or Blazing Saddles.”
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The funniest part is, In the classic comedy film High Anxiety (1977) directed by Mel Brooks, the dramatic, tense background music playing during the taxi ride is coming from a passing bus filled with a full symphony orchestra rehearsing with their windows down. 😅
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Mel performing the titular song is worth the price of admission.
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I've seen all of the Brooks films ... TBH, they were all funny as all get-out but I don't think it's possible to top Young Frankenstein or Blazing Saddles.
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Trivia shared about cast and Hitchcock connection
Users shared details about supporting actor Barry Levinson's later career and recounted that Alfred Hitchcock approved of the film, with one commenter claiming Hitchcock sent Brooks wine and a note saying 'have no anxiety about this.'
“And the bellboy was played by Barry Levinson who went on to win an Academy Award for Best Director for Rain Man in 88.”
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This remains one of my favourite scenes in cinema.
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And Hitchcock loved it. After a screening where he said nothing, he later sent Brooks a case of wine and a note of his approval: “A small token of my pleasure, have no anxiety about this".
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The scene from under the glass table with Leachman and Korman….
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Discussion expands to Mel Brooks's broader legacy
Commenters began comparing 'High Anxiety' to Brooks's other films like 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Blazing Saddles,' with some arguing the underrated film deserves higher ranking in his filmography.
“Most of Mel Brooks movies are. He was a comic genius.”
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Cloris Leachman and Harvey Korman deserved Oscars for “High Anxiety”.
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I feel like others get a lion's share of the attention while the brilliance of every bit in it is just as worthy of acclaim.
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Such a wonderfully crafted homage to Hitchcock with Mel's slapstick at it's best.
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Commenters highlight specific scenes and performances
Within minutes, multiple users began citing favorite moments: the theme song performance, the luggage bit, the orchestra bus scene, and supporting cast performances by Cloris Leachman and Harvey Korman.
“Every time I carry luggage, I say, "I got it, I got it…I don't got it" 🤣…”
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Those who are tardy do not get fruit cup.
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Speaking of luggage, influencers today would be so jealous...
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Worth it for his performance of the theme song alone.
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User posts that 'High Anxiety' is underrated
mkforeverblue.bsky.social posted on Bluesky that Mel Brooks's 1977 film 'High Anxiety' is severely underrated, sparking immediate discussion.
“Mel Brooks's "High Anxiety" is severely underrated.”
— mkforeverblue.bsky.social · source
What people are saying 9 voices from 1 site · best of 46 · verbatim
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I laughed so hard when the orchestra in the bus pulled up alongside Mel Brooks’ car.
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That scene confused me as a child, but inspired me as an adult.
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I used to say this all the time just before serving dinner when I had the family over. 😜
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Love the song in the bar but the whole movie is a gag fest from go to whoa
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First Mel Brooks movie I ever saw, loved it!
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On a "How funny is it?" basis I rank it higher than some of his better-known movies.
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Great movie! Mel Brooks does not make bad movies. Blazing Saddles was my favorite.
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Titans of psychology: Freud, Jung, Maslow, Brothers… 🤣
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Hitchcock talked with him on it. Mel’s autobiography is a great read.