Not only does History of the World Part II feature a murderers row of comedy and improv titans, (Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes, Ike Barinholtz, Gil Ozeri, Lisa Gilroy, JB Smoove, Danny DeVito, Pamela Adlon Jack Black, Rob Corrdry, Will Sasso, Josh Gad, Lauren Lapkus, Guy Branum, and about 30 other huge names, including a delightful Mary Magdalene played by Zazie Beetz and hilariously relaxed Jesus Christ played by Jay Ellis), but it also features Mel Brooks' signature absurdist, ridiculous style - from jokes like "have it delivered by Putz Mates" or two twins named "The Property Brothers Karamazhov"; the puns, wordplay and subtle social satire from Brooks' best work, (Blazing Saddles, History of the World Part I, Spaceballs, Young Frankenstein), is all here. At 96, Brooks is still as sharp as ever; with the help of some of the best comedians working today, History of the World Part II is a laugh a minute dive headfirst into the absurdity of the human condition, done in only the way Mel Brooks can do. For comedy, improv, and comedy writing fans, this is a master class. For everyone else? It's a riot. I've been a Brooks fan since I watched Spaceballs in grade three. That was twenty odd years ago. He's still making me laugh, and as an adult - I'm laughing even harder.
We live in a weird world that can be scary at times, especially in 2023. Yet, seeing so many people come together all in the name of being goofballs and trying to make us all laugh is a refreshing beacon of light and a breath of fresh air in a world that takes itself far too seriously. Bravo Mel; you've done it again.
We live in a weird world that can be scary at times, especially in 2023. Yet, seeing so many people come together all in the name of being goofballs and trying to make us all laugh is a refreshing beacon of light and a breath of fresh air in a world that takes itself far too seriously. Bravo Mel; you've done it again.