Mel Brooks names the worst movie Martin Scorsese ever made

Mel Brooks Names the Worst Film by Martin Scorsese

Even the greatest directors experience off days. Martin Scorsese, regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers ever, has made some lesser movies, but they still surpass much of what his peers produce. This is largely because he set such a high standard with 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 acclaimed and well-regarded, but when compared to his best works, they may not reach the same level of brilliance. Still, even a mid-tier Scorsese film outshines many others, including those by Michael Bay.

Mel Brooks' Take on Scorsese's Weakest Film

Mel Brooks, the EGOT-winning comedy legend known for The Producers and Blazing Saddles, shared his opinion on which Scorsese movie ranks the lowest. Despite all of Scorsese’s films being at least decent, Brooks suggested that Scorsese received recognition even for his weakest movie.

“The only reason I won two consecutive ‘Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series’ Emmys for my role on Mad About You was because ‘I’m Mel Brooks.’”

Brooks' comment highlights his perspective on fame and recognition within the industry, indirectly emphasizing Scorsese’s consistently high standards.

Author’s Summary

While Martin Scorsese’s films vary in acclaim, Mel Brooks acknowledges that even his weakest work outshines many others, reflecting the high bar Scorsese sets in filmmaking.

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Far Out Magazine Far Out Magazine — 2025-11-04

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