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Bacanales romanas, II Parte
A group of female tourists visit Rome and meet Emperor Caligula, Messalina, and their lecherous centurions.
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Plot Summary
This Spanish erotic comedy follows a group of characters navigating decadent Roman society. The plot often involves misadventures and humorous situations stemming from the characters' pursuit of pleasure and their often chaotic personal lives. It satirizes aspects of Roman culture through its comedic and often risqué scenarios.
Critical Reception
This film is part of a genre of Spanish comedy popular in the 1970s and 1980s, often characterized by low-brow humor and erotic themes. Critical reception was generally poor, with reviews focusing on its gratuitous nudity, weak plot, and reliance on stereotypes. It is considered a typical example of its genre, appealing to a niche audience at the time.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempts at humor, though often falling flat.
Criticized for its predictable plot and overreliance on sexual gags.
Seen as a product of its time, reflecting a specific era of Spanish cinema.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely negative, with many pointing to the film's low production values and uninspired comedic elements. Some viewers acknowledge it as a nostalgic piece of Spanish 'sex comedy' from the 80s but generally deem it forgettable.
Fun Fact
The film is a sequel to 'Bacanales Romanas' (1984), continuing the theme of erotic comedy set in ancient Rome, a common trope in Spanish cinema of that period.
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