Review of History of the World: Part I (1981) by John A — 20 Nov 2009

Could you please step on the same foot at the same time. My tits are falling off!!

This review of History of the World: Part I (1981) was written by John A on 20 Nov 2009.

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

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History of the World, Part I-which has no sequel-spoofs multiple genres in this anthology showing that there are no limits to the mind of writer-director…

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By Ryan V (1,568) on 04 Jan 2017

Less of a feature film and more of an assortment of sketches that work within a theme, History of the World Part I is Mel Brooks' lampoon of…

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By Christian C (931) on 22 May 2013

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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 Ryan T (1,220) on 19 Feb 2016

This film is really enjoyable for lovers of history, but that also means its topical nature may change its laughs over time…

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By Phillip G (271) on 06 Mar 2014

Good Old Fashioned Humor That Can Never Be Made Again. Lots Of Laughs Throughout…

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By Craig I (18) on 27 Dec 2018

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By Timothy J (535) on 26 Aug 2015

If you like Mel Brooks humor you need to see this movie. His best movie after Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein…

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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 Logan M (1,902) 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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