Review of History of the World: Part I (1981) by Justinian Z — 06 Jul 2008

Funny. A little dated, but definitely still funny, after all this time.

This review of History of the World: Part I (1981) was written by Justinian Z on 06 Jul 2008.

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

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By Bradley R (78) on 18 Apr 2014

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

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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 Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 12 Nov 2018

A rambling, undisciplined, sometimes embarrassing failure from one of the most gifted comic filmmakers around…

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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 Joseph G (414) on 04 Apr 2013

This is one of the funniest movies ever made. It certainly needs to be added to Flixster…

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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 Rockvalevol1 (6) on 23 May 2023

One of Mel Brooks best movies. Lots to love. I wish they made movies like this again…

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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 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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