 |  | Before "Rome", before "Gladiator", there was "Caligula"... |  |
This has to be one of the most unusual films ever made. From Penthouse magazine's Bob Guccione and Director Tinto Brass, "Caligula" is basically a high production porn film... with lasvish sets and costumes, this film is somewhat shocking and even a little disturbing. With nearly two and a half hours of male and female nudity, and serveral hardcore sex scenes thrown in, this is a somewhat creepy film. This is not a bad films, it just is not a great films. "Caligula" is the kind of movie you need see at least once...
It is kind of hard for me to understand how such great actors such as, Peter O'Toole, Sir John Gielgud and the ever so sexy and desirable Helen Mirren, along with Malcolm McDowell ever said yes to being in this film. They do however give good performances...
A couple lessons of history: 1. Tiberius (Peter O'Toole) "fishes" were in reality little boys he called "his minnows", not the men and women in the swim scene.
2. Caligula committed incest with three of his sisters, not just Drusilla (Teresa Ann Savoy).
But, hey... it's only a movie right?
January 2, 2009 | | WHAT THE HELL DID YOU EXPECT? | |
Okay, so this movie has Helen Helen Mirren, John Gielgud, Peter O'Toole, and Malcom MacDowell...but were you expecting a classic screen version of Gore Vidal's literate account of the corrupting influence of power, performed by the brillance of English theatre talent. Are you on drugs?! Penthouse Magazine is the producer of this thing. In any case, apart from the porno scene additions, this movie does have legs, if you can commit yourself to believing that it's somewhat Fellini-esque in its portrayal of Imperial Rome. The performances are, uniformly, well-done by all the principles (At least took the whole thing seriously.) and the art direction is impressive. And this is the unrated version, so go crazy! As for the much talked about lesbian scene, well, it has been better done elsewhere. (Not that I would know anything about that.)
December 28, 2008I am a true history buff. After watching the story of Caligula on the History Channel, I decided to buy the movie. I was truly disappointed. The story line was weak and riddled with strong vulgar sex scenes that were unnecessary as to WHO or WHAT Caligula was or was about. Although Caligula was sexually perverted, the movie never went into great detail as to WHY he was that way. If it had explained the young Caligula in greater depth instead of concentrating on his sexual deviances, then maybe the movie would have made more sense as to why he was he was weird.
Therefore, this was just another senseless porno that was based on a true story.
December 24, 2008i saw this movie at some run down cinema a while back. It good to see it in Blue-ray
December 23, 2008After seeing this particular movie advertised in various sites, I finally decided to take the plunge and purchase it to see what all the hype is about - I am the type of person that do not like to rent, therefore, I purchase all of my movies typically based on reviews. Anyhow, all I have to say in summing up this movie is that it is basically porn made by Hollywood. The only time I have ever seen so much skin exposed is when watching porn. Obviously, this movie is porn in sheep's clothing. The storyline is good, the picture quality is good (especially on Blu-ray and given when this movie was made). Overall, its satisfying enough, but not something I would probably watch over and over.
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