Sublimely ridiculous thesp-filled porno-togarama.
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04/10/08
Caligula (1979)
19 %
Reviews Counted: 26 Fresh: 5 Rotten:21 Average Rating: 2.8/10
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... [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Malcolm McDowell, John Gielgud, Peter O'Toole, Helen Mirren
Director: Tinto Brass
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Such established names as John Gielgud and Peter O'Toole will have to be seen to be believed.
12/08/07
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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.
12/08/07
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I suppose certain college fraternities could make screening it part of their hazing rituals.
10/24/07
Simply a curiosity, a laughable relic of a failed effort to bring explicit sex movies to the masses.
10/23/07
Despite the movie, the highlight of this three-disc set is the often hilarious commentary.
10/22/07
Excess for excess sake, or just bad taste: Caligula is a messy, bloody film that fails on any level, even as porn and camp.
10/15/07
Direção de arte e figurinos corretos; atuações intensas e uma direção corajosa. Pena que o roteiro pouco coeso comprometa estes esforços.
03/28/05
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.
11/25/04
professes to be an honest depiction of ancient Roman excesses, but it succeeds only in being alternately boring and offensive
09/15/02
Caligula boasts a sort of notoriety known to few films. It was a lavish accident: the marriage of legitimate film and smut.
04/03/02
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.
02/13/01
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