Review of History of the World: Part I (1981) by Evan W — 25 Jan 2008

One of Brooks' dumber and more scattershot comedies, redeemed by the smashing "Inquisition" number.

This review of History of the World: Part I (1981) was written by Evan W on 25 Jan 2008.

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

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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 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 Michelle J (102) on 18 Dec 2014

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By Tor M (646) on 31 Mar 2016

Not Mel's best or worst, but 'Inquisition' is worth the price alone…

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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 Joseph G (414) on 04 Apr 2013

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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 Dylan P (378) on 31 Mar 2013

It was just ok and for sure not Mel's best. Some jokes fall flat others are quite funny but in general it is certainly not Mel's best…

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By Christian C (931) on 22 May 2013

A truly funny, episodic comedy. Kahn is great and the musical numbers are memorable…

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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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