Fantozzi Through the Ages: Did 'Super Fantozzi' Go Too Far?

Okay, so I just finished watching 'Super Fantozzi' (1986), and WOW. I'm a huge Paolo Villaggio fan; Fantozzi is such a tragic, hilarious character – a kind of everyman who just can't catch a break. But this one... this one was a lot. I mean, spanning all of history? Fantozzi as Adam, as Jesus (kinda), as a caveman? It's definitely ambitious. There were moments of brilliance, obviously. Villaggio's commitment to the physical comedy never wavers, and you can't help but feel for the poor guy, even when he's dressed in a loincloth getting chased by a dinosaur. But I felt a little...I don't know, unsure about some of the historical stuff. Did anyone else find the religious allusions a little heavy-handed? I get the satire, but sometimes it felt less character-driven and more just…making fun? Specifically, does anyone else think the ending with him essentially reliving his terrible office life in the future was effective, or just depressing? Was it a clever commentary on the cyclical nature of human suffering, or did it just feel like they ran out of ideas? I'm genuinely torn. Maybe I just need to sit with it longer. Also, side note: Pina (Milena Vukotic) remains an unsung hero. Her understated reactions to Fantozzi's absurd situations are gold. But yeah, let me know your thoughts! Was 'Super Fantozzi' a stroke of genius or just too much Fantozzi for one film?