A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM

This film contains sexist jokes towards women, and portrays the inequality and possessiveness that was present in ancient Rome lightly. In the movie women are unintelligent, Philia says that she cannot count or write. And women are only present or useful for sex this is obvious and easy to be seen with the whorehouse in several scenes. Women are also shown as followers, however one is shown as powerful and to be holding the reins in the marriage. Men are shown as leaders but themselves are not saved from sexist scrutiny as men are shown to lack physical capabilities for sex and are also seen as sexual objects. The married couple lie to each other and set out to cheat on one another. In this film both sexs are critizied and not given an advantage. However in history women have less rights and power over their own lives than men in ancient Rome and this is not ignored in the film. This movie should shown to those who value ancient comedy. It was made 54 years ago and many of its messages are still relevant to modern times. The comedy in the film is not one to be outdated easily and will continue to be a valued film, because of this it should continue to be seen with comedic and entertaining purpose or educational purpose for those young or old, there is little reason for this film to be blacklisted.