S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago

S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago

Directed by Carlo Vanzina

199495 min4.9 / 10

A satirical comedy that uses ancient Rome as a vehicle to lampoon modern political corruption, anchored by Leslie Nielsen's comedic performance.

In 71 BC in Rome, utter disorder reigns in the form of political corruption and bribery involving the senator Cynic (Leslie Nielsen). The situation is claimed to be similar to the “Tangentopoli” situation in Italy in the 1990s: one of the politicians involved was Bettino Craxi.

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  • Is S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 88% of films.

  • Is S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

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Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity82

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Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love4

How much audiences actually like it

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