I have to agree with John Cleese that this movie isn’t blasphemous nor heretical (it literally moves away from Jesus at the very beginning). After watching it for the first time in years, I was surprised by how political it is. That’s where the movie really shines. Anything that can be pointed as a jab at religion is so removed from any real christian dogma that ends up being a general point about mob mentality or fanaticism which, given our current climate, are easier to connect to politicians or celebrity fandoms than religion. Actually I can think of a few demographics that would get more upset at Life of Brian than christians. Not that there aren’t any funny bits for the sake of being funny (Biggus Dickus).
Holy Grail is amazing but this is the Pythons’ masterpiece.
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phoenixrising
Just brilliant! Better than Holy Grail in my opinion.EltonG
Only found parts of it funny, much preferred the Holy Grail.airi86ja
Good dose of British humor.Lautert
One of the greatests endings of all time.Pottski
In my opinion.... Holy Grail trumps Life of Brianpfluke
I'm Brian, and so's my wife!deckard.
you are all individuals!you are all different!
baraka92
I have to agree with John Cleese that this movie isn’t blasphemous nor heretical (it literally moves away from Jesus at the very beginning). After watching it for the first time in years, I was surprised by how political it is. That’s where the movie really shines. Anything that can be pointed as a jab at religion is so removed from any real christian dogma that ends up being a general point about mob mentality or fanaticism which, given our current climate, are easier to connect to politicians or celebrity fandoms than religion. Actually I can think of a few demographics that would get more upset at Life of Brian than christians. Not that there aren’t any funny bits for the sake of being funny (Biggus Dickus).Holy Grail is amazing but this is the Pythons’ masterpiece.
vigneshneel
Bigus DickusEarring72
True classic comedy remains one of the best. So funnymrm2541
"How shall we fuck off, oh Lord?"Great comedy!
Joker of Gotham
Good dose of british humor, very funny movie, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life4/5
EmmaGjerdseth
This movie killed me! I laughed so had I couldn't breathe! Highly recommended!Nine99
LOL Biography: "depiction of activities and personality of a real person or persons" according to IMDb.Kiste
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