Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)

Monty Python's Life of Brian
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Director: Terry Jones
Actors: John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam

You could say this is one of the greatest comedies ever, but we said it first! Life Of Brian is all about (and here's the big surprise) the Life Of Brian, who was born in a Bethlehem manger next door to Jesus. It's written and performed by the Monty Python lads, so you know what you're in for - if you don't put this DVD down and get out while it's safe. Featuring John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, and the incomparable Graham Chapman as Brian himself.

DVD
Status: QuickPick
Run time: 89mins
Origin: UNITED KINGDOM
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1

Member Reviews (39)

39 Member Reviews
Phillip
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A great film ,cleverly done ,for me ,just as good as when it was first released . A found Michael Palin as Pontius Pilate as extra humorous . The song at the end is a classic .
Posted Saturday, 30 March 2013 See my other reviews
Classic
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Classic British comedy, poking fun on how societies work, the tendency of crowds to just follow without much thinking and the tendency of politicians to provide lots of spin and at the same time avoiding inconvenient truths, etc. Still relevant and still funny!
Posted Saturday, 2 March 2013 See my other reviews
cherry_bobby
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Don't know why people rave about this one. Yawn!
Posted Tuesday, 17 April 2012 See my other reviews
Hank
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We all need some humour in our lives and "Life of Brian", an amusing parody, but in no way a derogation of Christianity. "Always look on the bright side of life".
Posted Tuesday, 27 March 2012 See my other reviews
Bavin
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This is one of the all-time greats. Probably one of Monty Python's least slapstick efforts, as the humour is not only visual but very clever as well. There are unforgettable scenes and songs which have gone down in cinema folklore. The scene where the Eric Idle character is given the choice of freedom or crucifiction by the Roman centurion is priceless. There are also some pointed barbs at the absurdity of some religious dogma, so it may offend devoutly religious people. Great acting, great script. Comedy at its finest.
Posted Friday, 17 February 2012 See my other reviews
Stephenie
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Still funny after all this time
Posted Tuesday, 16 August 2011 See my other reviews
Rebecca
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Wasn't as funny as I expected. I do like the song at the end, though; hard not to have a grin on your face by then!
Posted Wednesday, 13 April 2011 See my other reviews
Don
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What more can I say than the other reviewers have said? This is one of the greatest satirical films of all time. Superbly staged, superbly acted, -- anyone who finds themselves offended by it should look more closely at the message of the film (if there is a message... rather than a series of messages).
Posted Sunday, 4 April 2010 See my other reviews
Jelena
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I ususally love monty python films but this was more annoying than funny.
Posted Monday, 7 September 2009 See my other reviews
David
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Very funny film, could be watched over and over again. There is much humor in this film so if you watch it be prepared for a good belly laugh workout.
Posted Monday, 26 January 2009 See my other reviews
Shane M.
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Still very funny after all these years..
Posted Monday, 11 August 2008 See my other reviews
Ted D.
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The movie brought back fond memories and reaffirmed it in my mind as one of the great classics - that pushed the envelope for it's time.
Posted Tuesday, 29 April 2008 See my other reviews
Kelly B.
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Classic, not to be missed!!
Posted Sunday, 27 April 2008 See my other reviews
Anne H.
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Posted Saturday, 12 April 2008 See my other reviews
David T.
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After so many years still ridicuously funny and worth watching to remind you of life's silliness!
Posted Tuesday, 4 September 2007 See my other reviews
Jenni K.
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Always liked always will!!
Posted Tuesday, 4 September 2007 See my other reviews
Robert B.
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probably the funniest film I have ever seen
Posted Thursday, 30 August 2007 See my other reviews
Chas P.
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Posted Monday, 6 August 2007 See my other reviews
Anne G.
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An oldie but a goodie, had me in stitches
Posted Friday, 20 July 2007 See my other reviews
Dick S.
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Posted Thursday, 11 January 2007 See my other reviews
Gary B.
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Quintessential Python. This deserves 6 stars.
Posted Monday, 27 November 2006 See my other reviews
Melyssa C.
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A must see movie to know what everyone is going on about :)
Posted Tuesday, 26 September 2006 See my other reviews
JW
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Posted Saturday, 16 September 2006 See my other reviews
John V.
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Posted Thursday, 16 March 2006 See my other reviews
Keith H.
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A bit dated but still entertaining
Posted Thursday, 8 December 2005 See my other reviews
Bill W.
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Classic python.
Posted Tuesday, 1 November 2005 See my other reviews
John
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This is an excellent movie, lots of dialogue have to keep up.
Posted Monday, 11 July 2005 See my other reviews
Stephen Wardle
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Posted Wednesday, 4 May 2005 See my other reviews
Victor Roy
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Posted Tuesday, 19 April 2005 See my other reviews
Bill Wells
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Posted Wednesday, 23 March 2005 See my other reviews
Larissa
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Classic MP. A Must see for all Python fans.
Posted Wednesday, 1 December 2004 See my other reviews
Kevin Purcher
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Posted Thursday, 4 November 2004 See my other reviews
David Wilson
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It would be much better in widescreen\16:9
Posted Tuesday, 5 October 2004 See my other reviews
peebee
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A laugh out loud spectacular from the Python Team, although its irreverance would make it unsuitable for those of a religious bent. The graffiti scene, where John Cleese corrects Michael Palin's Latin, is laugh till you cry material for anyone who ever conjugated a verb.
Posted Tuesday, 7 September 2004 See my other reviews
Joh W...
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Python comedy, satirical, funny and definitely worth it.
Posted Wednesday, 1 September 2004 See my other reviews
Chris D
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One of the funniest films ever made. It manages to make fun of the follies of organised religion, and the blind devotion to new messiahs, whilst containing some of the most immortal lines of any film - not to be missed!
Posted Friday, 13 August 2004 See my other reviews
Sean Williams
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Posted Tuesday, 20 April 2004 See my other reviews
Sean Williams
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An oldie but a goodie, pity because of political correctness and everyone being scared of rascim a new part will not be made. To be enjoyed by everyone from anywhere. A classic. You'll have a sore gut from laughing when you have finished watching this one.
Posted Wednesday, 14 April 2004 See my other reviews
David
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