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Monty Python's Life Of Brian [DVD] [1979]
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On the DVD: Life of Brian returns to Region 2 DVD in a decent widescreen anamorphic print with Dolby 5.1 sound--neither are exactly revelatory, but at least it's an improvement on the previous release, which was, shockingly, pan & scan. The 50-minute BBC documentary, "The Pythons", was filmed mainly on location in 1979 and isn't especially remarkable or insightful (a new retrospective would have been appreciated). There are trailers for this movie, as well as Holy Grail plus three other non-Python movies. There's no commentary track, sadly. --Mark Walker
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
There is not a single joke, sight-gag or one-liner in Monty Python's Life of Brian that will not forever burn itself into the viewer's memory as being just as funny as it is possible to be, but--extraordinarily--almost every indestructibly hilarious scene also serves a dual purpose, making this one of the most consistently sustained film satires ever made. Like all great satire, the Pythons not only attack and vilify their targets (the bigotry and hypocrisy of organised religion and politics) supremely well, they also propose an alternative: be an individual, think for yourself, don't be led by others. "You've all got to work it out for yourselves", cries Brian in a key moment. "Yes, we've all got to work it our for ourselves", the crowd reply en masse. Two thousand years later, in a world still blighted by religious zealots, Brian's is still a lone voice crying in the wilderness. Aside from being a neat spoof on the Hollywood epic, it's also almost incidentally one of the most realistic on-screen depictions of the ancient world--instead of treating their characters as posturing historical stereotypes, the Pythons realised what no sword 'n' sandal epic ever has: that people are all the same, no matter what period of history they live in. People always have and always will bicker, lie, cheat, swear, conceal cowardice with bravado (like Reg, leader of the People's Front of Judea), abuse power (like Pontius Pilate), blindly follow the latest fads and giggle at silly things ("Biggus Dickus"). In the end, Life of Brian teaches us that the only way for a despairing individual to cope in a world of idiocy and hypocrisy is to always look on the bright side of life.
HILARIOUS - I COULDN'T STOP LAUGHING!
Review date: 2010-02-12 Rating: 10 out of 10
Monty Python: LEGEND!
I saw this on amazon and it brought back so many memories - I just had to buy it! And as soon as the film started I just couldn't stop laughing! The whole film is so funny! A perfect comedy rendition of the story of Jesus - and Christians have no reason to be offended by this content - it has gone down as a definite comedy legend - a must buy for anyone who hasn't seen this masterpiece of a film!
Thanks for reading,
PUNK.
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Reviews
life of brian
Review date: 2010-02-05 Rating: 10 out of 10
evry sceene is a classic & BRILLIANT love the judean peoples popular front romans go home,stoning of the blasphemere & crucifiction
Essential
Review date: 2010-02-05 Rating: 10 out of 10
Brilliant unmasking of religion's myths and manipulations. Brilliant start, lots of laughs. The best, most sardonic end ever.
Brilliant
Review date: 2010-01-03 Rating: 10 out of 10
Probably one of the funniest films ever. Well played, well written and well directed. This was one of the last meaningful things the full team of Monty Python did together (apart from Meaning of Life), and it was their best. Holy Grail came a close second!
my husbands delight
Review date: 2009-12-18 Rating: 10 out of 10
I bought this DVD as a gift for my Husband, he was thrilled as he had previously been banned from watching Monty Python as I hate it. He can now watch it till his hearts content on his portable DVD player with the ear phones. The package arrived really quickly in a sealed cellophane and padded envelope. The whole purchase process was painless and easy its nice that Amazon do what they say they will do unlike some other companies. thanks!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Terence Bayler
John Cleese
Terry Gilliam
Graham Chapman
Charles McKeown
Creators:
Graham Chapman (Primary Contributor)
Terence Bayler (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
EAN: 5035822538535
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2003-04-14
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 89 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1979-08-17
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