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Summary: Zany, but more down to Earth
Review: Life of Brain is a little over the top, but for a Python movie it is along ways bellow the top. Terry Jones directs (with terry Gilliam as visual desinger) this movie about the alternate Jesus. Brain was born in the stable next to Jesus's (as explained in a hilarious oppening scence invlolving the three wise men) and goes on to become an accidental Messiah. Brain is played by Grahm, and the other Pythons make continual, skit like appearances. Life of Brian is more of a movie than any of the other Monty Python escapades, but it still doesn't flow as well as a normal movie.
If I wanted to get a freind into Monty Python, this is what I'd show them, most of the humor is something everyone will appreciate, and everyone I know (besdes me) who likes Monty Python says that this is their favorite of the movies (I like Holy grail best).
On the DVD: It has a theatrical trailer (only one, and it is basicilly just movie clips, nothing new added). It has a making of documentery (it gives nice, detailed opinions of the Pythons, by the Pythons as well as an informative look at the way Life of brian was made). It has 5 deleated scences. These are poor quality, but not overlly so. These scences all have a two of the Pythons talking (on an optional audio track). The final, special feature is four British Radio adds involving the Python's mothers telling you to go see the movie.
The chapters are well organized and placed. There are two derictor cuts, one with Eric Idle (my personal favorite), Terry Jones, and terry Gilliam. The other has John Cleese and Micheal Palin (Grahm died in 1989 from cancer). These cuts are quite nice, pleanty of info about the movie, and some of the personal feeling about the movie in general or specific scences.
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Summary: Look on the bright side of death! WOO HOO!!!
Review: This movie is just smart, genious, and oustanding! From classic scenes like the Crucifixtion, HAHAHAHAHAHA, so freakin funny, to everything else in this movie. This and the Holy Grail are some of the greatest comedies of all time, if not the greatest movies.
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Summary: Python at their greatest
Review: If you're a fan of Monty Python, the the Criterion Edition is the only way to see the Life of Brian. Hilarious commentary by the Pythons, the original theatrical trailer, beautifully outlandish radio ads, rare deleted scenes, and a documentary all make up the extras that make it a DVD well worth every penny. The movie itself looks as great as it ever did, with all the hilarious hijinx of this Biblical comedy marvelously preserved for all time on a single disc. It just doesn't get any funnier than this. This film is a hilarious attack on Liberalism and features the Pythons at their peak. What more can I say other than, "Always look on the bright side of life."
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Summary: Inspired. Brilliant. Perfect.
Review: This is an achievement unequalled in filmdom. It's biting satire that hits its target dead-on, shedding real light on the irrational behavior of people. Here, Monty Python has transcended comedy and become an agent of change in the world.Which is, of course, not to slight the comedy of the film. Quite aside from the satire, this film has more side-splitting humor than any other film I can think of. An astounding piece of work.
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Summary: Brilliant script, not-so-great movie
Review: This was a really funny script that was turned into sort of a mushy, clumsy film. It reads much funnier than it watches, but some of the scenes are unforgettably brilliant -- particularly the Latin grammar lesson held at sword-point by a centurion correcting Brian's graffiti. DVD has lots of extras. Like Python? Buy it!
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Summary: Perfect film
Review: Known as the film the Pythons had the most fun making, Life of Brian doesn't disappoint. There's not much for me to add about this movie that hasn't already been said. The DVD is fantastic. The commentaries are wonderful. It makes me drool in anticipation while I wait for a decent release of the other Python movies. Why can't they all be Criterion? It costs more, but in this case, you get what you pay for!
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Summary: Great movie, bad copy
Review: I don't know what the story is with the Criterion Collection, but this is another mediocre transfer of a great movie. The sound goes in and out, the picture looks like it was doused in bleach, the cigarette burns (the dots that tell the projectionist when to change reels) are still on the print. And the extras aren't all that hot. The movie itself is, of course, outstanding. Satirical and hysterical. Although it has been labelled as blasphemous by many who haven't seen it, it shouldn't really offend anyone. This is another one of those Python films you'll be quoting endlessly.
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Summary: One of the funniest, most well-thought movies EVER made!
Review: This movie is amazing. It mixes the python's unique but hillarious blend of humor with biting religious satire to create a true comedic masterpiece. The end sequence featuring all the curcified people singing is one of the best scenes in movie history. This movie manages to make fun of Christianity, political groups, and conformity without ever really being rude. Just honest. And damned FUNNY! Who would have imagined Pilat with a speach impetement and a friend named Biggus Dickus? These guys were geniuses and true innovators. The movie is still as important as it was then and still as funny. If you're looking for thoughtprovoking humor, rather than most of the mindless highschool comedy out there today, check this out. you won't regret it!
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Summary: Wait Until Biggus Dickus Hears of This!
Review: Come on, let's face it...the scene in Pilates court with "Bwian" and the guards is the funniest thing I have yet seen. Even now, after dozens of times watching this movie, I still laugh until tears flow.
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Summary: "Crucifixion? Good...."
Review: Excellent comedy. As a 15 year-old Python junkie I stole into the theater with a friend to see the premiere of LOB in 1979. I distinctly remember the barking and howling which accompanied each scene. Anyone who is comfortable in their faith will find this movie hilarious, as it skewers human nature not religion. For the rest of you I can only repeat the wisdom of Brian when dealing with an ex-leper lamenting the loss of his livelihood..."there's just no pleasing some people"
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