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Mel Brooks's 1981, three-part comedy--set in the Stone Age, the Roman Empire, and the French Revolution--is pure guilty pleasure. Narrated by Orson Welles and featuring a lot of famous faces in guest ...( read more 
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MCT:April 24, 2008This is the classic of comedy. Mel Brooks did so many great movies but this is the one I would pick that would have something for everyone in it-all will be equally offended!
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MCT:April 19, 2008
I love this movie. My favorite line is when Brooks is a waiter and he's waiting on the Last Supper. I won't go into detail here, it's too long to write out. Just watch the movie. A defenite must see, and a DEFINITE must own for any Mel Brooks Fan.
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MCT:April 12, 2008I guess it's fair to say that this was, overall, a bit of a disappointment. I always expect great things from Mel Brooks' comedy, but this wasn't as captivating as I thought it would be. And the musical part... see, that's just wrong. No need to deal with such an interesting subject like that.
Now, one thing's for sure. There were at least two moments in the movie that were SO good that alone made the whole trip worthwhile.
But common Mel!
I know you're better than that.
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MCT:March 23, 2008HISTORY OF THE WORLD - PART 1 (1981)
directed by Mel Brooks
starring Mel Brooks, Dome DeLuise, Madeline KahnWith Mel Brooks its always hit or miss. He has done some great films like Young Frankenstein but has also made poor ones like Robin Hood - Men in Tights, History of the World - Part 1 is closer to the later.From our forfathers spoofing 2001 to Moses, to the Roman Empire, the Spanish Inquisition and the French Revolution, referencing to many movies, as usual, its our history that is told all backwards with pop culture references and narrated by the great Orson Welles.
History of the World isnt unfunny but its not hilarious, many jokes fall flat. It often looks like a bunch os lesser SNL sketches and thats kind of diappoiting.
Even though its Part 1, there are no Part II as advertised at the end of the film, but I think it ultimately became Spaceballs which worked a lot better than this one in my opinion.
Im guessing this film seemed quite clever when it was first eleased in the early 80's, cause my mom has been raving about this film since I was a kid, Im sure if she saw it now she wouldnt understand why. Its not bad, its short and kills time, but I dont think Id watch it again. I'd prefer see Monty Python's Life of Brian, much more inspired.
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MCT:March 19, 2008
I always found history boring. But leave it to Mel Brooks to take a history lesson and add spice. In this movie you learn things and laugh at the same time.
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