Four Takes Movie Podcast

For decades, this Star Wars spoof has been celebrated as a pinnacle of science fiction parody. But does the comedy actually hold up today, or does it suffer from diminishing returns? In Episode 13, Martin, David, Adam, and Luke sit down to dissect this comedy classic. While some members of the crew still hold a candle for the legendary Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet and the incredible special effects created by Industrial Light and Magic, others in the room are far less impressed. In fact, the general consensus is that the film might actually be just mid. Luke even slaps the movie with a harsh rating of four out of ten, while David and Martin settle on a lukewarm average. Only Adam stands tall as the Mel Brooks defender, giving the film a solid seven. The discussion covers everything from the brilliant fourth-wall breaks to the iconic plaid speed scene. They also debate whether Bill Pullman has the acting range to lead a sci-fi blockbuster, or if he was simply cast as the ultimate vanilla...