Sublimely ridiculous thesp-filled porno-togarama.
Caligula (1979)
Runtime: 2 hrs 36 mins
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 hysterical hostility from would-be censors. Financed by Penthouse Magazine magnate Bob... 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]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Malcolm McDowell, John Gielgud, Peter O'Toole, Helen Mirren
DVD Info
Release:
Feb 10, 2007
DVD Features:
- 3-Disc Set
- Widescreen - 1.78
Audio:
- Dolby Digital 5.0 - English
Reviews
Such established names as John Gielgud and Peter O'Toole will have to be seen to be believed.
Unpleasantly violent, often dull, and only intermittently sexy.
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.
A good cast of actors, particularly Gielgud and Helen Mirren, is totally wasted.
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
Caligula boasts a sort of notoriety known to few films. It was a lavish accident: the marriage of legitimate film and smut.
If you're a fan of schlock cinema, Caligula should definitely be near the top of your 'must rent' list…it's so bad, it's good.
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