Up Pompeii relies on British prudishness for its humour to work. At the time of its release it was during a time of social upheaval, and people being credited as being ready for more adult humour that didn't rely on the double - entendre, but on more extreme suggestiveness, to the point of directness.
This revolutionary period of British culture, reflected by comedy reformation has culminated in a new era of comedy genius. One such genius of the moment, with a glorious career in front of him is no other than the great Russell Brand. Styling himself as a 'camp' comedian who has reinvented the Howedesque style of comedy.
Therefore, it would be most interesting to see an up-dated version of Up Pompii, with Brand playing Howard's part in it. This could come off if Brand gets his apparent yearning of a Hollywwood career fulfilled. I can't imagine what Up Pompeii would turn out like, let alone a Russell Brand influenced by Hollywood: it seems unnatural! Anyway, if you like suggestive comedy, and Roman orgies then this film could be up your street.
This revolutionary period of British culture, reflected by comedy reformation has culminated in a new era of comedy genius. One such genius of the moment, with a glorious career in front of him is no other than the great Russell Brand. Styling himself as a 'camp' comedian who has reinvented the Howedesque style of comedy.
Therefore, it would be most interesting to see an up-dated version of Up Pompii, with Brand playing Howard's part in it. This could come off if Brand gets his apparent yearning of a Hollywwood career fulfilled. I can't imagine what Up Pompeii would turn out like, let alone a Russell Brand influenced by Hollywood: it seems unnatural! Anyway, if you like suggestive comedy, and Roman orgies then this film could be up your street.