Review of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) by Private U — 12 Jul 2008

It's just a great classic. Yet again... I love musicals.

This review of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) was written by Private U on 12 Jul 2008.

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

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Again, they don't make them like this anymore…

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