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Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Collector's Edition Boxed Set)

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Collector's Edition Boxed Set)

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: WOW the Bonus Extras!
Review: not only do you get everything mentioned above, but there are 3 unlist surprizes that await you on this DVD.

1. On the majority of DVD players, you can't stop the subtitles from popping up at timecodes that related to the Follow The Killer Rabit feature. It's kinda a fun game, keep the dvd remote close by becuase this disc will test your reflexs.

2. If you've seen the movie before, remember those silly captions during the opening credits? well Sony/Columbia has added another awesome feature. They removed the first one so that we can imagine our very own caption being there! My friends and I sit there competing to see who can come up with the funniest caption to replace the one that they removed, so far none has been able to beat, "Return this DVD immediately." lol we are so silly!

3. If you don't like the 1. hidden extra, well Sony/Columbia will help you out there, simply mail them the entire DVD package. Don't worry though shipping at your cost added to the retail price is more then worth it. they refuse to think that anyone could dislike the 2. hidden extra (so that will still be there) and who could disagree!?

for the sarcasticly impaired, there are major defects with this disc. It is a great movie and the dvd transfer is excellent as wel as the Listed extras. However the defects really ruin it all. ... please remember, ALL the discs shipped with the errors, but the dialog subtitles poping up every so often ( 1. hiden extra ) doesn't effect every player. which is goods news if you are never going to buy another dvd player in your lifetime.

i don't know the rules on links in reviews and i won't risk posting one not knowing, but there is a online petition out there, please sign it so we can get all the glitches removed and own a truely fabulous DVD of this great comedic classic.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: It's a fair cop
Review: This is the greatest movie ever made!! Who could have imagined that it could possibly be better than the original release? It's just a harmless little bunny, isn't it?! The most amazing thing about this release is that it floats in water!! So therefore it must be made of wood! Black Knights, killer rabbits, necromancers, shrubbers, and even so called Arthur kings can appreciate this new release. Pie lesu domine!!!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Truly a Holy Grail of DVD comedy
Review: I must begin by saying that I'm preaching to the converted in this review. If Monty Python isn't your cup of tea, you won't be reading this review anyway.

So, is it possible to top one of the funniest movies ever made? Yes, if the original team does the DVD, which happily has happened here. The whole Python crew has teamed, in one form or another, to bring you the same manic joy that inspired their infamous 1975 movie. Among the gems that kept me laughing are: the "Knights of the Round Table" musical number, reenacted by Lego figures; three "sing-along" features to accompany the "Knights" and other musical numbers of the movie; some highlights of the movie, shown in Japanese (with English subtitles); and the fact that the DVD of the movie actually begins with a different, sub-standard British comedy before the "projectionist" decides to "change reels." This is the kind of comedy gold that DVD's are born to reveal.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Funniest movie ever
Review: It is well-known that the Pythons themselves believe "Life of Brian" is their best movie. In terms of production value, it probably is, but it's not nearly as funny as "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." Made on a shoestring budget and played absolutely straight by the troupe, it is hilarious and intellegent at the same time, as well as being charmingly rustic (due to the low budget).

The late Graham Chapman plays Arthur, and is perfect in the role. He is always dignified and noble, even while taking insults from ludicrously-accented Frenchmen. All the other Pythons have multiple speaking parts - a special highlight for me is Terry Jones as the whining prince. The Pythons are at their pseudo-intellectual best in this, their first feature film. My favourite part is Arthur's argument with the peasants making up the anarcho-syndicalist commune ("You can't expect to wield supreme executive power just 'cause some watery tart threw a sword at you!"), followed closely by the opening scene of the film, where it's revealed that Arthur is not riding a horse but has a servant following him making horse-noises with a coconut ("Are you suggesting that coconuts migrate?").

The DVD is packed with nifty extras. There are two making-of features, one made while the film was in production (by the BBC) the other made just recently. The latter features Terry Jones and Michael Palin travelling through the country reminiscing and visiting the old locations (don't worry - it's better than it sounds!). Most importantly, the DVD looks fantastic, and the sound is good as well, and if you're still trying to figure out what the characters are saying, you have several subtitle-caption options. There are numerous other extras, including a version of the song "Knights of the Round Table" with animated Lego figures - hilarious!

For Monty Python fans, this DVD is an absolute must, and I recommend it most highly to everyone else!

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Be careful
Review: This review is for people have NOT seen this movie before. It's a really weird, out there movie set about King Arthur, his knights of the round table and their adventures looking for the Holy Grail. It starts off silly and stays silly, but not in a good way. You can read the rest of the reviews for the complete story.

Most people seem to rave about this movie on how funny it is, etc, etc. That's why I bought it. Almost all the recommendations here lead me to believe this was a sure fire funny movie. Unfortunately, overall I didn't find it funny. Granted, there were about two funny scenes, but not rollover, belly aching funny.

On the bright side, the dvd has some features where you can just watch some certain scenes, an alternate version in Japanese.

Many people love this movie. But I'm sure many people didn't. I was one of them who didn't. I like British humour, but this one wasn't worth my money. Good luck. It just wasn't for me.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Monty Python and the Holy DVD
Review: On the outside it looks like your average, everyday, special edition two-disc set, with two audio commentaries by 5 of the 6 surviving Pythons, with trailers, sing alongs and- OKAY it's not the average special edition two-disc set, with two audio commentaries by 5 of the 6 surviving Pythons. Monty Python and the Holy Grail delivers the dream DVD for a quintessential cult classic. But with this DVD the Pythons don't let it go untainted. You can still sense their sinister, humorous presence, and the irony is that's only when you're on the Main Menu. You're already laughing [a lot] and the movie hasn't even started yet!
I'm not even gonna start with praising the movie. I wouldn't be writing this review if I didn't consider this one of the funniest films ever made. Fact of the matter is if you haven't heard of Monty Python (You poor idiot) this is the best film to start you off with. The humor is manic, intelligent, and incredibly unorthodox. Never in your life will you ever encounter anyone or anything else with this brand of humor. This is what you get when you combine five british comedic geniuses and one american animator with some whacked out visions. You get this comedy masterpiece. Also fact of the matter when it comes to a comedy of this caliber, accept no less than the best when DVD's are involved. This DVD has everything even little Lego figures singing and dancing. Even the REAL Holy Grail isn't even half the treasure that this DVD. Please make this a must on your DVD wish list. Rush over to a video store within a sawllow's flight (african or European it doesn't matter) to grab this DVD!!!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: a killer rabbit, a black knight, and lots of coconuts!
Review: Hi my name is Andrew and I am 12 years old. this is my #2 favorite movie and my friend Claire's favorite movie too. This movie is so funny that your arm will fall off but do not worry it will just be a flesh wound and you will get better. My favorite scenes are the tale of sir lancelot (you stay here till I get back) the killer rabbit (run away run away!) and I love the french people (you cheesey second handed british donkey bottom bitters.I unplug my nose in your general direction). I love the black knight (oh its just a flesh wound)and much more there is never a boring second with Monty Python. So you had better buy it cause it is funnier than you can shake a coconut at. I love the special edition. It has a scene where it is all made out of legos, and a scene in Japanese,and a sing a long like with the brave brave Sir Robin song, and so much more! tThis is one of the best movies. You had better buy it or I will say NI! at you.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Perhaps the best movie ever made
Review: This is one of the funniest movies ever created. Even if you've never become a Monty Python fanatic, you will be rolling on the floor laughing after viewing this film....truly a sight to behold. Keep the box of tissues near because you'll be laughing so hard that you'll be crying. Ni!

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: The Worst Movie Of All Time????
Review: It is so unfunny and it makes no sense why anyone made up this unfunny piece of doggy crap. Unwatchable.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Superb extra features
Review: The Extra super special, not just ordinary special, but super special edition is packed with extras to make a python addict drool. What is most amazing with the DVD is the depth of color that is simply lost on VHS copies of the film. Having seen the movie any number of times, the difference truly is amazing.

The DVD only loses minor points in the artifacts section shows some reviews that are impossible to read. Therefore, what's the point.

As to the Lego edition - sheer maniacal brilliance.


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