A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum makes many sexist jokes directed towards both males and females. Since both sexes are victims of the movie's humor I think that it is more than tolerable. The amount of funny comments made in this film sets a very different tone than what we are used to in the previous movies we have watched. In Cleopatra all of our characters have to work through serious issues, which left very little room for humor. Even though A Funny Thing happened on the Way to the Forum is a comedy, the perspective of Roman life through the eyes of servants, brothel owners, and others not of the nobility gives a view of basic Roman life. For that reason, although historical accuracy should be questioned, this movie should be watched by any audience interested in the genre.