Pseudolus (Zero Mostel) is the laziest slave in Rome, and has one wish, to purchase his freedom. When his master and mistress leave for the day, he finds out that the young master has fallen in love with a virgin in the house of Marcus Lycus (Phil Silvers), a slave dealer specializing in beautiful women. Pseudolus concocts a deal in which he will be freed if he can procure the girl for young Hero (Michael Crawford). Of course, it can't be that simple as everything begins to g... (Full plot summary below)
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Pseudolus (Zero Mostel) is the laziest slave in Rome, and has one wish, to purchase his freedom. When his master and mistress leave for the day, he finds out that the young master has fallen in love with a virgin in the house of Marcus Lycus (Phil Silvers), a slave dealer specializing in beautiful women. Pseudolus concocts a deal in which he will be freed if he can procure the girl for young Hero (Michael Crawford). Of course, it can't be that simple as everything begins to go wrong.
Leave your thoughts about A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
| Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)Bob BloomA great mixture of slapstick, farce and music. Zero Mostel is a treat as is the underappreciated Jack Gilford. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzThe middling low-brow slapstick comedy overdoses on the brassy Zero Mostel hamming it up. |
| PopMattersJ.C. Maçek IIIA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a classic in its own right. The songs are fun and the story is unpredictable (even if it does occasionally meander for too long). |
| Cinema SightWesley LovellHumorous to an extent, but lacking the bang you might expect from a big screen musical. |
| User ReviewSteve HAbsolutely hilarious. Witty and original. |
| User ReviewLaura RI saw this one at the beginning of the summer, and it was HILARIOUS! If you're a fan of Mel Brooks, out-of-control situations, ancient Rome, or cheery music, this is the film for you. Something appealing, something appalling. Something for everyone, a comedy tonight! |
| User ReviewPrivate UIt's just a great classic. Yet again... I love musicals. |
| User ReviewMarj DSomething familiar, Something peculiar, Something for everyone: A comedy tonight! Says it all really. Just brilliant! |
| User ReviewJoan GA masterpiece. One of the funniest movies EVER! |
| User ReviewTony KIt's one of the funniest movies out there. It's up there with Life of Brian in my opinion |
