Monty Python's Life of Brian
Monty Python's classic religious satire about poor old Brian, born on Christmas in the stable next to Jesus, who spends his life being mistaken for the Messiah. Due to its sensitive subject matter, the film was banned in both Norway and Ireland for blasphemy when first released.
1979Rating: R1694 minsUK
Comedy
- Director:
- Terry Jones ('Monty Pythons and the Holy Grail', 'The Meaning of Life', 'The Wind in the Willows')
- Writer:
- Graham ChapmanJohn CleeseTerry GilliamEric IdleTerry JonesMichael Palin
- Cast:
- Graham ChapmanJohn CleeseTerry GilliamEric IdleTerry JonesMichael Palin
Monty Python's Life of Brian | Reviews
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Roger Ebert
Funny, in that peculiar British way where jokes are told sideways, with the obvious point and then the delayed zinger.
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BBC
A beautiful film, a perfect comedy, and a gentle triumph of silliness over pomposity, self-importance, and intolerance.
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Monty Python's Life of Brian is available to stream in New Zealand now on Netflix and Apple TV.