Monday, July 29, 2013

History of the World Part I

History of the World Part I (Mel Brooks, 1981)
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Rating: Q=4, P=5 / Average OJ
Scale 1=2, Scale 2=2, Scale 3=3, Scale 4=2
 
Comedy, Sketch, Wacky/Silly, History, Spoof

Another film I can now say I've watched from start to finish. I've always had a soft-spot for Mel Brooks and his in-your-face humor. This is definitely not my favorite of his movies (Blazing Saddles and The Producers are much more my thing) but it has its moments-- the section on The Roman Empire is ridiculous, especially Madeline Kahn's performance. And how can you not love the French Revolution piss boy routine?
 
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