Review of Caligula (1979) by Victoria K — 29 Oct 2009

I like the *idea* of this film, and I'm glad it exists, but I did not enjoy seeing it.

It's plot is almost nonexistant and Peter O'Toole has all the best dialogue, so after he dies in the first 30 minutes, you can say farewell to any semblance of enjoyable regal drama. I'm all for pornography set in the Roman era, but this film's violence and loveless excess will leave you more revolted than aroused, which is either the greatest accomplishment or the worst failure.