I have never seen the original play or movie for the Producers even though I hear they are funny. but I have been afraid after seeing the godawful remake with matthew broderick. given that they are based on the same script, how can one be so terrible and the other so funny?
I will have to disagree with you strongly about both Robin Hood and Atlantis. While it is true that neither are cinematic masterpieces, I thoroughly enjoyed watching both. I have fond memories of watching it on a small screen at a kiosk in the mall where parents could leave their children under supervision while they shopped ( it was a far less paranoid time in the 70's). Part of the fun for me was recognizing the same characters from the Jungle Book (who also show up again in the Tailspin series.
given that they are based on the same script, how can one be so terrible and the other so funny?