Review of History of the World: Part I (1981) by Heather G — 31 Dec 2007

Mel Brooks got better with age...this one wasn't too funny...

This review of History of the World: Part I (1981) was written by Heather G on 31 Dec 2007.

History of the World: Part I has generally received positive reviews.

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By Bradley R (78) on 18 Apr 2014

Brilliant comedy. Mel Brooks is a genius…

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By John O (1,007) on 26 Apr 2015

Don't know why this only got 62%. I thought it was hilarious. Not the best comedy i've ever seen but still really funny. Reminds me of Airplane…

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By Simon D (1,648) on 05 Dec 2014

While this is little more than Mel Brooks making a Pythonesque film of extended sketches it ws clearly intended to be an epic comedy on a large…

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By Noah S (313) on 23 Aug 2014

It's good to be the King Another masterful picture by a King of Comedy, Mel Brooks…

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By Frightopia (17) on 05 Jun 2023

I miss this type of comedy in films today…

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By Walker S (96) on 05 Mar 2014

Smart humor here a true showing of Mel's talent at comedy the skits especially the roman scene are absolutely hilarious…

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By Victor L (480) on 08 Jun 2013

Columns get your columns! Doric! Ionic! Corinthian! We have columns here! It is rambling, aimless and scattershot, but it is still funny…

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By Kai82 (336) on 08 Jan 2023

A fine Mel Brooks comedy movie full of humor and ideas. Like the title suggest it is a humorous take on world history…

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By Ken S (1,985) on 02 Sep 2014

With shameless borrowing from Monty Python, black adder, SNL and others, this film is saved by a few clever gags, satisfactory and roughly…

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By Shake Z (40) on 07 Apr 2013

History of the World Part 1 has some misses, but is still an undeniably funny movie and one of Mel Brooks' better ones…

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