History of the World: Part I

Twentieth Century Fox | Release Date: June 12, 1981

7.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 16 Ratings

USER RATING DISTRIBUTION

Positive:

Mixed:

Negative:

Watch Now

Stream On

Review this movie

VOTE NOW

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Please sign in or create an account before writing a review.

Check box if your review contains spoilers

0 characters (5000 max)

User Reviews

User score By date Most helpful

DerekReideMar 29, 2019

My second favorite comedy. God just may just never forgive me now, but it's hella funny. This movie can baste in its own "treasure bath" after its 38+ years of pure adult comedy gold.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

All this user's reviews

Kai82Jan 8, 2023

A fine Mel Brooks comedy movie full of humor and ideas. Like the title suggest it is a humorous take on world history. If you like Mel Brooks style of humor this movie is a no branier. The movie is episodic and each episode deals with a partA fine Mel Brooks comedy movie full of humor and ideas. Like the title suggest it is a humorous take on world history. If you like Mel Brooks style of humor this movie is a no branier. The movie is episodic and each episode deals with a part of history like for example the stone age, Roman empire or France revolution. Some parts are shorter like Moses getting the commandments or Inquisition but those are hilariously funny (the good way). Beware that this is a main criticism for others who say the movie lacks a narrative or clear vision. I disagree here and say Mel Brooks picked the cherries out of history he sees working for a comedy. You get a lot of great humor out of the movie. Be it satire, really black humor, wort puns or critique of society and systems. To be fair not all jokes are excellent but it works far more than it misses (and compared to modern spoof movies it is pure gold). The actors are good. Mel Brooks plays many roles himself (While also directing, writing and producing). I really enjoyed his performance. Also really good were George Hines, Madeline Kahn, Art Metrano and a lot of side characters whose actors I don’t recognize anymore (Shame on me). For a comedy we get a cast that fully delivers. Aside that the sets and costumes are fitting especially for a comedy. Overall I see this as an enjoyable Mel Brooks experience and give an 8/10. Again I don’t know what the critics saw and disliked as it is a Mel Brooks movie that gives you what you expected.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

Eaj6Oct 8, 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. After watching this, you will find that, "it's good to be the king!"

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

frightopiaJun 5, 2023

I miss this type of comedy in films today. This film utilizes puns and hilarious play on words to bring plenty of laughs!

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

Rockvalevol1May 23, 2023

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews