A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (DVD, 2000, Widescreen)

When I had first seen this movie, it was freshman year of high school in my Latin class. I had fallen head over heals in love with it, but I had no success in finding it in any video store. So when I found it on half.com, of COURSE I had to buy it!

It's a wonderful movie, mostly because it's not the stereotypical Epic-of-Rome like, say, Spartacus or Gladiator are. This movie is an honest-to-goodness comedy! It has every type of humor throughout the film, and it has a whole slew of famous cast members, including Zero Mostel of The Producers fame; Buster Keaton, who was a force to reckon with in the silent film era; and Michael Crawford in one of his first roles before he became the famed Phantom of the Opera. All of these actors, plus comedians who were famous at the time, make this movie a delight for anyone, no matter your sense of humor!

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a comedic play brought to the silver screen with an all-star cast centered around Zero Mostel. This film is packed with humour, fast-paced, and a great time. Nearly every time you see it, you notice something you missed before. Catchy music, great actors, a deliciously absurd plot, and a fantastic chariot race make this one of the best comedies of all time.

Saw it years ago and still like it. Why ? I'm A big Zero Mostel and Michael Crawford fan, that's why. I saw this, then "Hello, Dolly ". Was Crawford holding back ?
Anyway, it's one of the best comedies to transition from stage to screen with no losses and a lot of pluses!!

Great film, retains its humor event after 44 years. Zero Mostel (The Producers) is hilarious as Pseudolus, the insolent and scheming slave. The sexual humor is risque but not so bad that it couldn't be watched by all ages, the music is ribald and the acting consistent with what you would expect from classic comedians of this caliber.

This is hard to find but well worth the effort.

The movie is a Hollywood classical musical. It is based loosely on the work by one of the ancient Roman dramatists. (Plautus or Terrence I cannot remember). The movie is comedic genius from the golden era of Hollywood. I would recommend the movie to anyone except maybe young children due to some mild adult themes. Otherwise buy the movie and watch it. It will be a movie to cherish that looks great when added to any dvd collection. I bought the movie on ebay and had no problems at all.