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Before Rome. Before Gladiator. The most controversial film of all time as you've never experienced it before! Combining lavish spectacle and top award-winning stars, this landmark production was shrouded in secrecy since its first day of filming. Now, this unprecedented special edition presents a bolder and more revealing Caligula than ever before, with a beautiful new high-definition transfer from recently uncovered negative elements and hours of never-before-seen bonus material! From the moment he ascends to the throne as Emperor, Caligula enforces a reign like no other as power and corruption transform him into a deranged beast whose deeds still live on as some of the most depraved in history.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
CALIGULA is an adult film with adult subjects. This is NOT for everyone to see - especially children and even adults who may be offended by this REAL historical persons existence. This movie is Malcolm McDowell. He shines in this feature from beginning to bloody end. The film came out in 1979 to very mixed reviews. The original release was later cut to achieve a strong "R" and most of the sequences that were cut were shelved and now released in their entirety. It was originally an "X" - for graphic violence and free sex - not pornography.
Directed by the Italian director - screen named Tinto Brass, the film takes you on a journey through the life of a very sick man. The film has quite a cast starting off with Malcolm McDowell in the lead role. In this production you can find the masterful talents of Peter O'Toole, Helen Mirren and John Geilgood.
The production value is very high and the costumes and set design are extraordinaire. TO think a man like this existed is sick. The film is not for the week stomach.
I liked this film for the performances and the production design overall, but the story is amazing and the details very clear. This is one you might want to rent before you buy. I bought it because I love the film moiré. (8-27-02)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Rec Puyol
Format:Blu-ray
Once you see the special features of this movie and see what a mess it was to produce, you can understand why it sometimes seems like a mess when watching it. Given that this is based on something that happened two thousand years ago and little is known about Caligula, it is hard to determine how accurate the movie really is. But if the intent was to show the insane side of Caligula and the decadent side of Rome then this film has certainly captured that - although sometimes in a manner that is too graphic for my taste. The Blu-ray version of this movie is an improvement over the DVD version (and disc 2 is actually a DVD, not Blu-ray). However even so, this is the worst video quality I have seen on a Blu-ray to date.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Tanya
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Enjoyed this movie it is very graphic and colorful. Not for everyone if nudity bothers you do not buy this version.
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Rome (Hardcore gone Mad)
If you're looking for story, well go watch the news, cause there is more content. But if it's just plain out of this world " I am the ruler of this castle, and I can do what... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Snowy1977
3.0 out of 5 stars
The most disturbing version of Caligula I've ever seen!!!
I've seen the rated, cut up version and it does not compare to the unrated version. Was surprised to learn about the truth behind making this film and the fact there have been... Read more
Published 13 months ago by JMM
2.0 out of 5 stars
Porn Show
Somewhat a waste of time and money . This is a mild porn show , actually my particular release was full on porn , editors edition I suppose.
No historical or theater value.
No historical or theater value.
Published 16 months ago by Coco
5.0 out of 5 stars
Revolutionary
I watched this movie an concluded that this movie was a head of its time. A thrill for the eyes and very controversial. I recommend this movie.
Published 22 months ago by The Critic
1.0 out of 5 stars
Blu-Ray Unrated version: I always though the "Haters" hated the movie...
I always though the "Haters" hated the movie because of it's subject matter or the constant soft core nudity... Read more
Published on Jan 18 2010 by Bill F. Armitage
1.0 out of 5 stars
Monumental Filmaking Failure
Caligula is an utter mess of a film if only for the sole purpose that the possibilities for the concept itself were pretty good ones. Read more
Published on Aug 30 2007 by K. Driscoll
1.0 out of 5 stars
Monumental Filmaking Failure
Caligula is an utter mess of a film if only for the sole purpose that the possibilities for the concept itself were pretty good ones. Read more
Published on July 5 2007 by K. Driscoll
1.0 out of 5 stars
The worst film I think I have ever seen
Caligula is just one of those films that goes beyond being a bad film; it simply is so horrible it can't be watched very long without a desire to turn it off immediately. Read more
Published on July 5 2007 by Rob Larmer
1.0 out of 5 stars
I need a shower
What a horrid, disgusting little movie "Caligula" is. If anyone knows much about history, then thay know that Caligula was an insane Roman Emperor who had most inappropriate... Read more
Published on July 18 2004 by Vagabond77
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best movies ever produced
I first saw this movie when it came out in the movie theatre. I have been waitng since then to purchase the movie. Read more
Published on July 17 2004
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