Monty Python's classic religious satire about poor old Brian, born on Christmas in the stable next to Jesus, who spends...
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.
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Where to watch Monty Python's Life of Brian
96 %71 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
93 %259,235 reviewsAudience score rating
"Just as wacky and imaginative as their earlier film outings."
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Variety
Variety"Python successfully lampoon religious attitudes rather than religion itself."
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Time Out
Time Out"Bad taste of this order is rare but not yet dead."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Funny, in that peculiar British way where jokes are told sideways, with the obvious point and then the delayed zinger."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"A stylistically eclectic comic masterpiece."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"A beautiful film, a perfect comedy, and a gentle triumph of silliness over pomposity, self-importance, and intolerance."
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BBC
BBCMonty Python's Life of Brian | Details
- Runtime
- 94
- Genre
- Comedy
- Country of origin
- UK
