Review of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) by Jenna S — 15 Aug 2012

A totally zany, 60's musical! I don't think I noticed that the whole movie was innuendos when I was younger...

This review of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) was written by Jenna S on 15 Aug 2012.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum has generally received positive reviews.

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