Mel Brooks names the worst movie Martin Scorsese ever made

Mel Brooks Names the Worst Movie Martin Scorsese Ever Made

Even the greatest directors have off days, but Martin Scorsese’s lesser films remain far better than what many of his peers could produce. His high standard comes from creating classics 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 well-regarded but arguably don't match the heights of his best work. Even a moderate Scorsese film surpasses many others, including those by Michael Bay.

Mel Brooks' Opinion on Scorsese's Worst Film

Mel Brooks, an EGOT-winning legend known for The Producers and Blazing Saddles, shared in an interview with The AV Club that he believes Scorsese's weakest film still received undue praise. Though Brooks has never made anything "worse than half-decent," he indicated that Scorsese was honored for what he considers his poorest work.

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

This highlights Brooks' self-awareness and humor, contrasting his own career recognition to his views on Scorsese's filmography.

Summary

Mel Brooks respects Scorsese’s talent but pointedly named what he thinks is the director’s weakest film, emphasizing the unusually high bar Scorsese sets for himself and others.

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Far Out Magazine — 2025-11-04