The stage show is one of the funniest ever created: the film drops some of the songs and makes a number of changes, but much of the spirit of the original still shines through. Zero Mostel hams it up as only he can, backed by a largely excellent cast (fuck Michael Crawford, though); Richard Lester directs in a madcap fashion reminiscent of his THE KNACK, but with better results here (it gets a touch tiresome, though). Cheerfully grotesque design adds to the visual feast; the songs are brilliant.

the aging humor is noticeable, but it still remains entertaining. i liked mostel, but i fail to even remember anyone else except keaton who, in his age, has become far less daring. that is completely understanding, but it doesn't save this movie from being nothing better than lukewarm.

Extremly very entertaining and really reamarkably Funny! Some parts kinda weird but the story makes you laugh and Michael Crawford was good. The lead actor, I wonder did he win an oscar for a lead role? A very creative role

Not quick enough, snappy enough or funny enough. It really just works better on the stage.

I never knew Rome was so groovy.

Dated, sexist, and retaining too much of its beginnings as a stage show. But the tunes are good, and I can't help having a sft spot for it.

Bizarre and seemingly unfaithful to the stage version, but the blending of Lester's trademark frenetic pace and surprisingly authentic settings make this a fun comedy. Zero Mostel, Jack Gilford, and Phil Silvers are at their best. Buster Keaton doesn't have a lot to do, but he steals all the scenes he's in with his deadpan. Stunning use of color. The chariot chase at the end is hilarious.

"This stalwart Bank Holiday historical comedy may be cheesy and dated but for nostalgia's sake alone it's worth watching."

The plotting of this film necessitated the invention of the calculator. Oh, eunuch jokes are always hilarious.

A rather funny comedy that feels a bit ahead of its time. Just a bit shallow and slow in some places