Life of Brian

1979

1h 34m

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7.8/10

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Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother, the hapless Brian has to contend with the pompous Pontius Pilate and acronym-obsessed members of a separatist movement. Rife with Monty Python's signature absurdity, the tale finds Brian's life paralleling Biblical lore, albeit with many more laughs.

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Terry Jones

Writers

Graham Chapman(screenplay by)

John Cleese(screenplay by)

Terry Gilliam(screenplay by)

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Graham Chapman

John Cleese

Terry Gilliam

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Graham Chapman

Wise Man #2 …

John Cleese

Wise Man #1 …

Terry Gilliam

Man Even Further Forward …

Mr. Cheeky …

Mandy Cohen …

Wise Man #3 …

Gregory

Mrs. Gregory

Jesus

A Weedy Samaritan

False Prophet …

Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

Mrs. Big Nose

Judith Iscariot

Pilate's Wife

Alfonso …

Another Official Stoners Helper …

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Terry Jones

Writers

Graham Chapman(screenplay by)

John Cleese(screenplay by)

Terry Gilliam(screenplay by)

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4/10

This isn't Monty Python's best. In fact, it's very ordinary humor for the most part. The story of another man living a life parallel to Jesus could have been much funnier than this. However, people who love "dry humor" may appreciate this one more. It isn't the slapstick humor that we usually get from Monty Python that leaves a person nearly dying of laughter. It's very low key humor. The only memorable scene is the suicide squad that comes to save Brian, which lasts a few seconds. It's not totally boring, but it comes close. 4/10

drystyx03 Apr, 2023