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| Movie Description Monty Python delivers a scathing, anarchic satire of both religion and Hollywood's depiction of all things biblical with their second--and tightest--full-length film. The setting is the Holy Land in 33 A.D., a time of poverty and chaos, with no shortage of messiahs, followers willing to believe in them, and exasperated Romans trying to impose some order. At the center of it all is Brian Cohen (Graham Chapman), a reluctant would-be messiah who rises to prominence as a result of a series of absurd and truly hilarious circumstances that parallel the life of Christ--providing ample opportunity for the entire ensemble (John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Chapman) to shine in multiple roles as they blaspheme and mock everyone and everything from ex-lepers, Pontius Pilate, and the art of haggling to crazy prophets, Roman centurions, and crucifixion. Directed by Python Terry Jones, MONTY PYTHON'S LIFE OF BRIAN is an uproarious biblical parody that does to ancient Rome what THE HOLY GRAIL did to the Middle Ages. Rome is run by pathetic wimps, liberation fronts fight with each other over acronyms, and gladiators put on bloody children's matinees as the people search desperately for someone to lead them out of their life of misery and poverty. And Brian is that man. Sort of. Well, not really. Chapman excels as Brian, a simple, quiet man suddenly thrust in the role of leading the revolution--while constantly being yelled at by his shrew of a mother.
Notes DVD Features: Region 1 Encoding Keep Case Theatrical Trailer Talent Bios, Theatrical Release: August 17, 1979. Filmed on location in Tunisia, Africa. The film includes the opening-credits song "Brian" (sung by Sonia Jones) and the grand finale "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" (written and sung by Eric Idle). Executive producer George Harrison makes a cameo as Mr. Papadopolous. Costume designer Charles Knode makes a cameo as a passerby. Maggie Weston, who did the hair and makeup, and Terry Gilliam were married in 1973. On the video box cover, some people in the crowd are holding up signs; one of the signs calls out for the Rutles, referring to the legendary group that appeared in the 1978 mockumentary ALL YOU NEED IS CASH. The closing credits end with the following line: "If you have enjoyed this film, why not go and see 'La Notte'?"--referring to Michelangelo Antonioni's Italian classic. Total Film called THE LIFE OF BRIAN the funniest film ever made. The film includes only one animated sequence; instead, animator Terry Gilliam spends more time than ever actually onscreen, playing various crazy roles. Editorial Reviews New York Times - p.C15 - Vincent Canby Total Film - Daniel Webb (07/01/2003) Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (04/30/2004) Empire - Kat Brown (12/01/2007) Total Film - Neil Smith (01/01/2008) | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||
Reviews  Monty Python's Life of BrianReview created: 10/10/08 by:  This movie is typical Monty Python,very funny. I first saw this in the theater, and this DVD was just as good as the first viewing. I would recommend this to any adult. This movie is not for children. Review ID: 10000000009015900 Was this review helpful? Report this review You're all different! We're all different! (I'm not.)Review created: 07/11/08 by: It was my favorite film in college and it still holds up. I was afraid I would be disappointed, but not a bit of it let me down. I keep trying to settle on a scene to quote that is the funniest and I'm just sitting here giggling and laughing. So I'll just say, "For life is quite absurd, & death's the final word; you must always face the curtain with a bow. Forget about your scene, give audience a grin; enjoy it, it's your last chance anyhow. So, always look on the bright side of life.... Review ID: 10000000007942098 Was this review helpful? Report this review  Monty Python's Life of BrianReview created: 07/10/08 by: creolekitty1 ( 2 ) If you are a Monty Python fan, then this is the movie for you. I remember seeing "Life of Brian" for the first time back in the 1980's. The comedy contained in this movie is still hilarious today. "Life of Brian" contains many clever scenes that can be considered classic such as the "Pontious Pilot" scene and te "stoning" scene. Those scenes always makes me laugh so hard that I actually cry -- no matter how many times I've seen theme! I must say that this is a good movie but it has a rather disappointing ending, otherwise, I highly recommend it. Review ID: 10000000007928608 Was this review helpful? Report this review Life of BrianReview created: 06/21/08 by: By far the funniest Monty Python movie ever made, although may appeal to Brits more than Americans, due to accents. Some say that this work of art is sacreligious, but please remember that it is not making fun of Jesus, just the way that the people of that time were so very ready to follow false idols. Brian's life runs parallel to that of Christ's, but there are very few referances to him, just histerically funny scenes with Centurians, Pilot, ancient militant groups (such as the PFJ - "People's Front of Judea") and of course occasional MP cartoonisms, coutesy of Terry Gilliam. Well worth seeing this movie!!! Review ID: 10000000007664352 Was this review helpful? Report this review Romans Go Home!!!As with all Monty Python movies, this film is irreverant. It out and out breaks social mores, which will completely unnerve the religious right. But... if you are able to move beyond that, it delivers humor on a platter that only Monty Python can deliver. Sit back and enjoy! Review ID: 10000000007000918 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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