World History
World History

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World History

2009
TV Show
Returning Series
1 Season
English

An educational animated series about the rise and fall of civilisations. Using a magic door to the "storehouse" of history, a wise grandfather and his curious grandson travel into the distant past – they go to Babylon, befriend a group of ancient humans, and stop by Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece.

Insights

IMDb4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users43%
Director: Harold RamisGenres: Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In ancient times, two lazy hunter-gatherers named Zed and Oh are banished from their primitive tribe. They embark on a journey through the "biblical" world, encountering figures and events from the Old Testament along the way. Their quest is to find food, avoid danger, and ultimately find their way back home.

Critical Reception

Year One received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. It was widely panned for its weak humor, inconsistent plot, and lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's humor falls flat, relying on tired gags and anachronisms.

  • The performances by the lead actors are generally considered uninspired.

  • The plot is disjointed and fails to deliver a satisfying comedic or narrative experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a significant disappointment, with many finding the film unfunny and a waste of the talented cast's potential. Common complaints include a lack of coherent storytelling and predictable jokes.

Fun Fact

Director Harold Ramis stated that he was unhappy with the final cut of the film, feeling that the studio had re-edited it without his full approval, which contributed to its poor reception.

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