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Life of Brian, you see, is about a chap named Brian (Graham Chapman) born December 25 in a hovel not far from a soon-to-be-famous Bethlehem manger. Brian is mistaken for the messiah and, therefore, manipulated, abused, and exploited by various religious and political factions. And it's really, really funny. Particularly memorable bits include the brassy Shirley Bassey/James Bond-like title song; the bitter rivalry between the anti-Roman resistance groups, the Judean People's Front and the People's Front of Judea; Michael Palin's turn as a lisping, risible Pontius Pilate; Brian urging a throng of false-idol worshippers to think for themselves--to which they reply en masse "Yes, we must think for ourselves!"; the fact that everything Brian does, including losing his sandal in an attempt to flee these wackos, is interpreted as "a sign." Life of Brian is not only one of Monty Python's funniest achievements, it's also the group's sharpest and smartest sustained satire. Blessed are the Pythons. --Jim Emerson
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A brilliant film,
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This review is from: Monty Python's Life of Brian (DVD)
This film is off the best films of all time and probably, defiantly the greatest comedy films of all times (the only one near is Monty Python and the Holy Grail).This has a great story line which makes a change for a comedy film. There are laughs everywhere and you will be quoting lines to people for ever. This film takes you in and you won't be able to stop watching it and you will keep watching it again and again so you will get your money's worth out of having a DVD of it. It hasn't got as much randomness or catoons as Monty Python and the Holy Grail which will make it better for the none Monty Python fan. This has film is a must have, good script, good story line, brilliant acting, lots of laughs and is a must have because it has everything you want from a film.
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My Favorite Movie,
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This review is from: Monty Python's Life of Brian (DVD)
I'm not the type who watches movies more than once, but I've probably seen Monty Python's Life of Brian about 20 times. Brian is born in Bethlehem on the same day as Jesus and, throughout his life, is continually mistaken for Jesus. In the end, he too is crucified. On one level, the movie is a comedy, bordering on slap-stick. It is a smashing success on that surface level. Just below the surface, however, it contains far more serious social commentary, and it was actually banned in Britain for a time.
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Blessed are the Cheesemakers,
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This review is from: Life of Brian (Widescreen) (DVD)
...and blessed are the Pythons, the crackerjack British comedy troupe creating one of the most funniest movies I have seen in a long time. The Life of Brian has long been one of my most favorite comedies, and no matter how many times I watch it, I cannot help but break out into raucous laughter at the insanity of this film. Truly blasphemous, truly hilarous, John Cleese and his troupe of merry men leave no stone unturned poking fun at anything and everything religious. From brainless mobs finding shoes as signs from God, to a lisping Roman emperor, to the classic cruxifiction song, this movie is not for the religious light-hearted. Even better, this Criterion Collection version has so many extras, the true fan will be preoccupied for many hours enjoying it all. Especially wonderful were the deleted scenes and the running commentary by members of the troupe. Also, I appreciated the subtitles. For once I was able to get more of the jokes due to the British accents hard to understand with this untrained ear. If all DVD's were this rich, I'd be a happy camper. You are getting your money's worth for the price! Rent or buy "Life of Brian - Criterion Collection" immediately!!
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