History of the World: Part I

 (1981)

ADVERTISEMENT

Critics Reviews

User Reviews Critics Reviews
| May 05, 2009
geeksofdoom.com
He continued on his torrent pace of appearing in great movies and comedies like Smokey and the Bandit II , both Cannonball Run movies, History of the World:....Lovable Comedic Actor Dom DeLuise Dies At 75....The very best thing about Dom DeLuise is....The large and lovably energetic actor of stage, screen, and television -.... ... Full Review
| Jul 19, 2007
associatedcontent.com
The Curse of Mel Brooks....Mel Brooks is renowned, rightfully so.... ... Full Review
| Jul 19, 2007
associatedcontent.com
The Curse of Mel Brooks....Mel Brooks is renowned, rightfully so.... ... Full Review
| Jun 12, 1981
Film.com
Mel Brooks fans treated the film OK, though.....Funny scene, sure.....Mel Brooks is such a legendary figure in the comedy world.... ... Full Review

Movies for Guys
Mel Brooks puts together a great movie loosely based upon things you learned in your high school history class. The casting is great and everyone seemed to really be having a good time making this movie. ... Full Review

eFilmCritic.com
Harvey Korman is a foppish Count de Monet, who bounces and flounces about, to great comic effect. Because the memorable bits are so funny, the movie as a whole may start to take on a rarefied glow in your memory. ... Full Review

Bigpicturebigsound.com, NY
enjoy Big Picture Big Sound.... ... Full Review

Qwipster's Movie Reviews
Although the film as a whole is neither cohesive enough nor consistently funny enough to claim to be a good comedy, there are a few classic bits that almost make it worth watching. The Roman Empire bit is mostly funny, and perhaps the film might have been better had it spoofed nothing but. ... Full Review