Review of History of the World: Part I (1981) by Alexander M — 09 Mar 2013

Great poster - not that funny of a movie.

This review of History of the World: Part I (1981) was written by Alexander M on 09 Mar 2013.

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

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By Sherry R (292) 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 Ray C (256) on 05 Dec 2014

I thoroughly enjoyed this Mel Brooks effort, turning his satirical gaze towards history, much as Monty Python did in their last three films…

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By Simmons C (2) 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 Paul G (835) on 03 Feb 2014

The funniest movie I have ever seen , This was my first Mel Brooks Movie and was the start of many I have seen . Its good to be the King…

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By Derekreide (49) on 29 Mar 2019

My second favorite comedy. God just may just never forgive me now, but it's hella funny…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 31 Aug 2016

Incredible classic! Silly jokes that smack you I the face…

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By Zack T (137) on 23 Jun 2014

How Mel Brooks turned something like the Spanish Inquisition into a musical number is beyond me…

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By Thomas K (624) on 21 Mar 2014

Worth it for the Inquisition number alone…

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By Alessandro G (85) on 09 Aug 2015

Hilarious and memorable, History of the World is a wonderful comedy with lines that you will remember throughout the whole movie…

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By Eaj6 (17) on 08 Oct 2019

Of course, when directed by Mel Brooks, the comedic genius, you have to expect whimsically, broadway, and some history content in the music and film…

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