Sublimely ridiculous thesp-filled porno-togarama.
Caligula (1979)
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Reviews Counted:28
Fresh:7
Rotten:21
Average Rating:3.1/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 36 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: A reputedly faithful cinematic depiction of the historical events of Caligula's Rome, including the decadence and debauchery that marked his reign. This notorious release has faced rather... A reputedly faithful cinematic depiction of the historical events of Caligula's Rome, including the decadence and debauchery that marked his reign. This notorious release has faced rather hysterical hostility from would-be censors. Financed by Penthouse Magazine magnate Bob Guccione, who was accused of inserting hardcore sex scenes after completing photography with the impressive and esteemed cast of British actors. Contains graphic sex and violence. The R-rated version is shorter by 53 minutes! [More]
Starring: Malcolm McDowell, John Gielgud, Peter O'Toole, Helen Mirren
Starring: Malcolm McDowell, John Gielgud, Peter O'Toole, Helen Mirren
Director: Tinto Brass
Director: Tinto Brass
Reviews for Caligula
Not so much the culmination of '70s porn-chic cinema as its purposefully degraded last hurrah
More infamous for its widespread ineptitude than for its artistic innovation... [Blu-ray]
Such established names as John Gielgud and Peter O'Toole will have to be seen to be believed.
Caligula is sickening, utterly worthless, shameful trash. If it is not the worst film I have ever seen, that makes it all the more shameful: People with talent allowed themselves to participate in this travesty.
I suppose certain college fraternities could make screening it part of their hazing rituals.
Simply a curiosity, a laughable relic of a failed effort to bring explicit sex movies to the masses.
Despite the movie, the highlight of this three-disc set is the often hilarious commentary.
Excess for excess sake, or just bad taste: Caligula is a messy, bloody film that fails on any level, even as porn and camp.
Direção de arte e figurinos corretos; atuações intensas e uma direção corajosa. Pena que o roteiro pouco coeso comprometa estes esforços.
Caligula turns the Julian dynasty's most violent chapter into a sleazy snoozefest. Even the Penthouse Pets look pained to be decorating this historic bomb.
professes to be an honest depiction of ancient Roman excesses, but it succeeds only in being alternately boring and offensive
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