Mel Brooks Names the Worst Movie Martin Scorsese Ever Made
Even the greatest filmmakers have their less successful works, but for someone like Martin Scorsese, whose legacy includes such classics as Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The King of Comedy, Goodfellas, and Casino, his weaker films still surpass the output of many contemporaries. Setting such a high standard is both a blessing and a curse.
Films like Gangs of New York, The Color of Money, Cape Fear, and The Aviator are often regarded as great by many, but compared directly to Scorsese’s pinnacles, they may not quite measure up. Nonetheless, even his middling projects remain far superior to what directors like Michael Bay have produced.
Mel Brooks, an EGOT-winning legend known for The Producers and Blazing Saddles, shared his perspective on what he considers Scorsese’s weakest film. Despite Scorsese never making anything worse than decent, Brooks believes the director received recognition for his least impressive work.
“The only reason I won two consecutive ‘Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series’ Emmys for my guest role on Mad About You was because ‘I’m Mel Brooks.’”
Brooks' comment reflects his unique humor and self-awareness, while also casting a rare critical light on one of cinema’s most respected directors.
Author’s summary: Mel Brooks humorously critiques Martin Scorsese’s weakest film, highlighting the director’s generally high-quality filmography and the high standards he sets for himself.