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Features: DVD, Pan and Scan (TV Format), Widescreen, Trailers, Collector's Edition
May the farce be with you in this hysterically funny space oddity, created by comic genius Mel Brooks, that will send you into hyperspace with fits of laughter! Lampooning everything from Star Wars to Star Trek, this outrageous send-up of epic sci-fi-movies is full of cosmic crazies who score "eight trillion on the laugh-meter" (Gene Shalit, NBC-TV)!Fearless -- and clueless -- space heroes Lone star (Bill Pullman) and his half mangihalf dog sidekick Barf (John Candy) wage interstellar warfare to free Princess Vespa (Daphne Zuniga) from the evil clutches of Dark Helmet (Rick Moranis). On the way to the rescue -- in their Winnebago -- they confront the huge, gooey Pizza The Hutt (voice of Dom De Luise), sassy robot Dot Matrix (voice of Joan Rivers) and a wise little creature named Yogurt (Brooks), who teaches them the mystical power of "The Schwartz" in order to bring peace -- and merchandising rights -- to the entire galaxy!System Requirements:Starring: Mel Brooks, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, Dick Van Patten, George Wyner, and Joan Rivers. Directed By: Mel Brooks. Running Time: 96 Min., Color. This film is presented in both "Widescreen" and "Standard" formats. Copyright 2000 MGM Studios.Format: DVD MOVIE
"Screamingly funny!" Los Angeles Times
"Spaceballs has some hysterical scenes in it..." At-A-Glance Film Reviews
Editor's Note
In this spoof of STAR WARS and a handful of other sci-fi flicks from the 1970s and '80s, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr (Bill Pullman) and his half-dog/half-man sidekick, Barf (John Candy), must rescue a spoiled Druish princess (Daphne Zuniga) from the evil Lord Dark Helmet (Rick Moranis) in time to pay off Pizza the Hut. With SPACEBALLS, director Mel Brooks is at it again, this time with a science-fiction parody with all the blue-screen special effects and weird makeup (though in this film, things are always slightly off-kilter and unpolished). Here, maverick space travelers set out to save the planet Druidia, which is being harassed by the Spaceballs, a sinister group attempting to pilfer Druidia's air resources. Among the many gags and jokes is a hilarious parody of a classic scene from ALIEN. Mel Brooks himself makes one of his funniest acting appearances as Yogurt, a send-up of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK's Yoda.
| Features | Spanish Subtitles | | French Subtitles | | Widescreen Version | | English 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital | | French Dolby Surround | | Spanish Mono | | Director Commentary | | Behind-The-Scenes Footage | | Original Theatrical Trailer |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: MGM |
| Release Date: 11/13/2007 |
| Running Time: 96 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1987 | | Catalog ID: 114195 | | UPC: 00027616810021 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Available Subtitles: French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew
| Memorable Quotes| "I'm my own best friend."----Barf (John Candy), half--man/half--dog | | "May the schwartz be with you."----Yogurt (Mel Brooks) |
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| | Professional Reviews | New York Times
"...An ambitious sendup....Gentle, harmless satire than occasionally has real bite..." 06/24/1987 p.C23Variety
"...Amusing sight gags..." 06/24/1987 USA Today
"...Often underrated is this comedy's dead-on production design..." 04/30/1996 p.8D Premiere
"[T]he meta-merchandising send-ups are inspired chuckles that get funnier with age." 05/01/2005 p.106 Entertainment Weekly
"The spoofs on marketing tie-ins and insecure tyrants have grown even more relevant..." 05/13/2005 p.70 |
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  5 | | Plot | 5 | | Acting | 5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 5 |
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5 of 5 This movie is halarious. It will keep you laughing Wednesday, February 21, 2007
A Viewer from hopkins Michigan
This movie makes fun of Star Wars, Star Trek, Planet of The Apes, and more. It is nonstop funniness and has you laughing from the beginning all the way until the end. Rick does a great job and special appearances by Mel will crack you up. Barf, Lonestar, Vespa, her dad, Yogurt, Pizza Da Hut, Scroob, and Sanders will all make you laugh at different times. There are a lot of halarious one liners in this movie. A must buy for any fan of Mel or just a lover of comedy! Was this review helpful?  
5 of 5 greatest movie Friday, May 16, 2003
Jennifer from Centerville
spaceballs is one of my favorite movies it is funny and has a great plot. i have been watching this movie since i was little. i would recommend this movie to anyone of any age. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 A Classic, Hilarious Farce Thursday, November 22, 2001
A Viewer from Glenmoore, PA
This movie continues to remain one of my all-time favorites. I have watched it hundreds of times and I still find puns, jokes and sight gags that I missed the first time. With the current interest in all things Star Wars, this movie is timeless with its references to the best sci-fi flicks of all time. DEFINITELY check it out, if you haven't seen it yet. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Simply Great Monday, March 13, 2000
Wally Jasniewski from Merrimac, MA
One of the greatest movies ever made! Was this review helpful?
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