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Life of Brian

1979
Comedy
1h 34m
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Rated 01 Feb 2007
90
85th
Holy Grail beats it when it comes to pure laughs, but Life or Brian is also a remarkably strong satire. "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" might be the Pythons' single finest moment.
Rated 01 Feb 2020
90
92nd
Gather around as I explain comedy, the most subjective of all. You might hoot, you might holler, you might smirk, you might bellow , you might titter, but baby if you don’t even kinda smirk you’re a dumb stupid nitwit OI BLOODY HELL Terry Jones has instilled in me a lifetime of apprehension approaching British women.
Rated 14 Apr 2008
94
97th
Certainly one of the funniest films I've ever seen. While the quality of the film feels more like made-for-TV than epic film like other Monty Python bits it adds to it's charm. It's historically accurate in a sense as much as it serves as a source of humour on how ridiculous things were back then (and today). Bloody hilarious and well worth seeing if you can keep an open mind about the subject matter, after all there is a kind of hidden disclaimer in the first few minutes.
Rated 16 Sep 2007
93
94th
Pure comedic genius. In my opinion, better than the Holy Grail. This film contains one of the best lines ever: "What have the Romans ever done for us?" Brilliant
Rated 22 Sep 2013
82
86th
Puts the 'fun' in 'blasfunme'.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
98th
Brian: "You are all individuals!" - Crowd: "We are all individuals!" - Brian: "You are all different!" - Crowd: "We are all different!" - one guy: "I'm not" - Crowd: "Shh!"
Rated 10 May 2008
84
80th
Far and away the best Python movie and stands up to re-watches better than Holy Grail, but I would still avoid watching it too often.
Rated 08 Apr 2008
95
98th
Incredibly funny. Over and over again.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
76
86th
The film so funny Norway had to ban it.
Rated 06 Apr 2009
75
49th
It contains some of the most intelligent and insightful humour of Monty Python's career, and it has the most coherent plot and story, but it also falls into the recurrent Monty Python bad habits of racism, ableism and transphobia. I mean, this movie came out only a few month before the 1980s and it still literally has a man in Black Face at one point. Like most Flying Circus sketches, it would much funnier it wasn't so offensive and had such dated values.
Rated 30 Mar 2019
96
94th
Almost all of what they pointed are true. I love it.
Rated 27 Dec 2015
60
35th
Y'know, I am not a Monty Python fan. *the audience gasps at such a brazen statement* Does this upset you, reader? I hope you can understand that comedy is subjective, and that while you howl with laughter, I am dead inside.
Rated 18 Feb 2007
4
87th
Holy Grail was funnier, but Life of Brian may still be the better movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
93rd
Extremely funny. I think it's the best of the Python films. It's only failing is that it's shot just like a TV show (i.e., it's a little flat looking).
Rated 05 Sep 2008
88
86th
Brilliant, as you ought to expect from Monty Python. A wicked send-up of Christianity, and religion in general, that manages to be dangerously provocative by actually getting the viewer to *think* instead of just being blindly insulting; all the while being hilarious and entertaining. A classic.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
91
97th
Satirical, and down right hilarious. Packed full of brilliant comic performances and a perfect Python script, this is probably their finest achievement.
Rated 28 Jan 2009
90
92nd
This and Annie Hall are the two movies from which all modern comedy descend.
Rated 07 Oct 2011
75
57th
Always look on the bright side of life ;)
Rated 14 Aug 2007
97
96th
It has hysterical scenes that make you laugh out loud and the ending is just evil.
Rated 02 Dec 2008
60
34th
Pretty hit and miss....but when it does hit, it is pretty hilarious.
Rated 18 Jun 2013
72
43rd
It seems a lot of the time this film can't get its humour beyond placing modern life-isms in this old Biblical setting, but there are still a number of good jokes (especially the sequence when Brian falls off the tower, and the crucifixion guards) and it's a fun, easy watch.
Rated 31 Jan 2010
90
97th
I'm willing to bet that modern day religion is more like this movie than we like to let on.
Rated 27 Feb 2017
95
98th
Fans of Monty Python debate over weather this movie or "Holy Grail" is better, however most of them generally agree on them being two of the funniest movies ever. The satire in this film is possibly the group's sharpest. However, the laughs are more subdued than the ones allowed by the relentless silliness of "Holy Grail"
Rated 21 Apr 2011
90
97th
Python's second masterpiece is not only teeming with iconic, hilarious scenes but is also a very witty depiction and exploration of human behaviours and psychological traits that remain topical to this day, from messianism, zealotry, subservience and conformism to selfishness, hypocrisy, pettiness and opportunism. Ultimately, it's a film advocating independent thinking, undercutting and renouncing the doom and gloom of Christianity and ending with the most legendary optimistic song of all time.
Rated 26 Nov 2021
55
61st
More rooted in its time and place than one might think, its sophomoric philosophising probably makes more sense to the Masses than any amount of sophisticated nuance.
Rated 13 Nov 2014
91
97th
Probably the best Python movie. Not necessarily the funniest (although still sidesplittingly hilarious) but the most coherent and solidly packaged. Whereas the other films feel somewhat like a chaotic series of sketches, this one also holds together as a story.
Rated 07 Nov 2010
89
89th
Better than Holy Grail
Rated 10 Sep 2019
96
70th
While not quite the masterpiece that is Holy Grail, Life of Brian benefits from incisive religious satire, individual jokes that are gut-busting and better than Holy Grail in their way, and an overall sense of farce about the proceedings. By contrast, it's more uneven, and some jokes don't quite land but also don't outstay their welcome. Altogether, a worthy sophomore cinematic effort that doesn't quite match its predecessor.
Rated 02 Mar 2008
90
88th
Python's best movie.
Rated 01 Sep 2008
65
68th
It's a decent comedy, but more of a series of comedic sketches than a real movie. If you're into monthy python then it's probably hilarious, but if you're not accustomed to it, you'll hardly find the movie special.
Rated 23 Jan 2019
0
6th
There is literally nothing redeeming about this movie
Rated 12 May 2020
45
16th
This was the last of the main three MP films for me, and The Holy Grail remains at the top. The stoning scene was easily the funniest for me, followed by Biggus Dickus. Outside of that, a lot of the jokes went on far longer than they needed to, and since the story and characters are nearly nonexistent, it heavily relies on the humor to be consistent. Hardcore MP fans will surely love it, but I think it’s better to watch its best clips, which luckily hold up to their better sketches.
Rated 23 Sep 2007
85
88th
"I just really think it would be good if you would all learn to think for yourselves." "Yes, this is brilliant! Tell us more." "No, you don't seem to understand--I'm saying you should be your own beacons." "Truly this man is blessed! We will follow him anywhere."
Rated 02 May 2007
75
74th
A few unfunny jabs at speech impediments mar an otherwise streamlined and acerbic satire of ideological and religious fundamentalism.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
Ha, Ha , Ha, Ha, If only I could stop laughing long enough to tell you how funny this is. "always look on the bright side of life... "
Rated 02 Sep 2009
92
97th
As extravagant and satirical as the Holy Grail, packed with an epic, incredibly hilarious and intelligent finale.
Rated 05 Sep 2009
91
96th
My favorite Python movie. Graham Chapman is wonderful and Jones knew how to make it work for the whole group.
Rated 10 May 2020
70
59th
Under Quarantine Film Reviews #78: All right, but apart from the sanitation, medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, the freshwater system, and public health, what have the Romans ever done for us?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
73rd
I hate to say it, but this really doesn't hold a candle to Holy Grail, at least in terms of chuckles per minute. There's a lot of parts that fall kinda flat and some even seem to drag on. I found myself anticipating certain scenes and then being slightly disappointed when they weren't as laughtastic as I'd remembered. Still, it's better than most comedies, and it looks great (especially in hi-def). And you have to admire the intelligence and audacity of it.
Rated 27 Jan 2012
70
65th
Oh you Brits.
Rated 12 Jun 2008
8
82nd
On par with Holy Grail, but not quite as good. It's just hilarious satire that criticizes Christianity. What's not to love?
Rated 06 Jul 2008
90
85th
Drop-dead hilarious Python piece!
Rated 16 Feb 2007
80
95th
This is comedy at its best.
Rated 05 Nov 2011
94
79th
He's not the Messiah! Life of Brian remains even today as another great comedy classic of the late 80's with it's jokes (offensive or not) that make this little movie worth the watch. Understand? Biggus Dickus?!
Rated 22 Oct 2010
7
78th
There's something hilariously satisying about a group of hairy Jews hanging on a row of crucifixes having a sing a long. ;)
Rated 07 Aug 2018
80
73rd
Ditch the aliens and the transphobic part and it would be even higher, but as it is endlessly quotable and the right kind of stupid
Rated 11 Jun 2007
100
98th
Flawless religious and social commentary.
Rated 20 Jul 2009
99
98th
Perhaps the best comedy film of all time. We're all individuals.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
85th
Though it never reaches the peaks of hilarity achieved in Holy Grail, this has a more consistent narrative structure that gives it a bit more depth and room to work with. It still is way funnier than most comedies, with some great memorable gags and a wonderful ending.
Rated 04 Jul 2013
55
74th
Lacks the consistently excellent pacing and humor of THG [I'd say THG has really only two weak parts in the whole film], but individual moments, e.g. the spectacularly twisted 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,' are fantastic. Graham Chapman's Brian is also beautifully earnest, and gives LoB a more character-based vitality that is unique among Python stuff-- "Life's a piece of shit / When you look at it."
Rated 27 Jan 2018
64
56th
Probably my least favorite of the Pythons. While it is sometimes incredibly funny and clever, it punches down a lot -too much- to the point of being reactionary (transphobia, racism, colonialism, ableism...). I prefer them when they punch up or when they go full absurd.
Rated 22 Oct 2019
86
87th
americani ite domum.
Rated 27 Apr 2009
80
52nd
Funny but probably the weakest of the three real Python films.
Rated 15 Jul 2016
89
56th
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Rated 11 Jan 2009
75
48th
Least favorite of the Monty Python flicks.
Rated 28 Mar 2009
100
96th
"Always look on the britght side of life..."
Rated 14 Aug 2007
99
99th
Oh, I love the suicidal comando!
Rated 11 Sep 2007
90
88th
This is one of my all time favorite comedies. I love the Jesus parody, but don't watch it if you're a religious fanatical. Everyone and everything is made fun of here.
Rated 19 Dec 2008
77
88th
Fantastic satire, brilliant final scene. Sometimes a bit lengthy, but it deserves a very nice score indeed. Romanes eunt domus!
Rated 17 Oct 2007
95
92nd
Who doesn't love this film? Hysterical, and blasphemous. What isn't there to love.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
97th
Awesome!
Rated 23 Feb 2010
92
96th
It's a coin flip between Life of Brian and Holy Grail to decide which Monty Python movie to watch at any given time.
Rated 30 Jul 2018
40
15th
The bad stuff tries way too hard and the good stuff is beat into the ground with a sledgehammer. The "religious satire" might be good if this was the first satire you've ever seen, I guess.
Rated 24 Feb 2010
75
58th
British comedy that is accessible to Americans.
Rated 21 Apr 2011
80
85th
The ultimate Easter film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
80th
Very funny
Rated 18 Oct 2007
90
54th
Monty Python's take on religion. If you're a Monty Python fan, enuff said.
Rated 24 Jan 2009
25
2nd
Ha-ha, it's so funny it makes me snore... Well, at least that song, Bright Side of Life, is wonderful. Oh, by the way, the reason I dislike this movie has nothing to do with religion. I just find the Pythons so damn unfunny...
Rated 21 Jan 2008
70
50th
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Rated 12 Dec 2006
90
88th
Amazing. Perhaps my favorite of the Monty Python films.
Rated 06 May 2008
5
80th
Okay, I like it now. The Judean People's Front gives the best laughs, the rest of the troupe deliver some quality, but Graham Chapman is suffering from what many artists have trouble with - he was funnier and somehow a better actor when he was a raging alcoholic. The end bit brings this back to classic status.
Rated 03 Feb 2019
60
15th
A rambling, tiring movie. I liked Holy Grail well enough, but this just isn't any where near as funny. The humor seems very dated compared to other parodies like Airplane or Mel Brooks filmography. "The Bright Side of Life" song at least made for a good ending.
Rated 19 Jan 2013
70
64th
Funny Python.
Rated 23 Aug 2015
85
90th
So bizarre but I loved it
Rated 22 Jul 2009
80
91st
Not much to say that people don't know. Quite possibly the funniest movie ever.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
25th
Monty Python should be awesome... I just struggle with British humour sometimes. I'm giving this a low grade, but you should decide for yourself on this one.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
98th
The funniest Python film. I can make myself laugh at any time just by thinking the words "People's Front of Judea".
Rated 29 Aug 2007
91
72nd
Still funny, still edgy, still extremely silly. Pythons' finest hour? Only possibly. Even though the group themselves preferred this to The Holy Grail, it seems there is something still more surreal about that film. Some of this one seems a little disjointed and forced. The leads roles are fine, but some times the supporting characters steal the scenes. Look out for Terry Gilliam as a gloriously grotesque jailor to see a prime example.
Rated 20 Oct 2008
60
7th
One of the movies where Monty Python attempts to tell a single narrative. This means that it is less a series of silly but separate scenes and there is more actual story telling. I could do with less raunch in some of the scenes, (it definitely earns its rating) but there are some funny lines.
Rated 22 Jan 2014
96
89th
One of the more cutting-edge films of the 1970s, this religious farce from the classic comedy troupe is as poignant as it is funny and satirical.
Rated 26 Oct 2007
9
90th
My favorite of them all
Rated 12 Apr 2024
80
45th
Rated 24 Mar 2024
100
95th
Rated 29 Mar 2011
88
87th
Fantastically funny. My only complaint was the space ship ride. Don't know why I didn't find that funny because that kind of bizarre randomness is part of what made Monty Python great, but thats a pretty small complaint.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
80
61st
A lot of fun Python humour and while some bits fall flat the overarching story works well.
Rated 06 Dec 2014
90
90th
Another Python comedy classic. While Holy Grail had funnier scenes, Life of Brian was a more well-executed parody as a whole. Wholly funny in its satire of life as Jews under Roman control, the movie stands up to the other Python classic, strongly.
Rated 04 Jan 2009
50
14th
Not funny.
Rated 31 May 2008
75
48th
Not my favorite Python flick, but solid.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
91st
Great MP comedy. They didn't have money then so Pink Floyd and George Harrison produced the finishing. Now I cannot understand why noone wanted to produce Pythons.
Rated 26 Aug 2013
80
37th
Worth it for the Latin lesson scene alone, which is disturbingly relevant to me. Also, the strange poignancy of the ending, a crowd of people shouting about how different they are and a lot of other good moments.
Rated 11 Jul 2008
80
77th
It's imitated and quoted constantly, but still holds up to repeat viewings. Deeply funny satire.
Rated 14 May 2019
85
50th
A blessing! A blessing!
Rated 15 Oct 2008
95
86th
he's not the messiah, he's a really naughty boy
Rated 25 Sep 2010
82
95th
Not their funniest film but it may be their most intelligent.
Rated 14 May 2009
90
97th
-"Bwian", eh? -No, "Brian" -*slap*
Rated 28 Jul 2008
79
66th
# 424
Rated 06 Aug 2017
100
97th
This is my go-to feel-good movie. Classic British humor, whimsical, poking fun at just about everything - this is Monty Python at their best.
Rated 22 Jan 2008
75
93rd
The Judean People's Front is the real star of this film. Quotable film. Perhaps too quotable...
Rated 30 Mar 2024
77
76th
Rated 19 Apr 2022
86
93rd
You'll see it's all a show, keep 'em laughing as you go. Just remember, that the last laugh is on you!

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