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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9786305388456
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 6305388458
Label: Starz / Anchor Bay
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Publisher: Starz / Anchor Bay
Release Date: January 27, 2004
Running Time: 93 minutes
Sales Rank: 10828
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Theatrical Release Date: August 17, 1979
Editorial Review:
Description:
The Gospel according to Monty Python: In Judea, a boy is born in a manger a short distance from and about the same time, as Jesus Christ. Three wise men from the East are for a time deceived by this proximity into believing that he is the promised Messiah, but it soon becomes apparent that he is, in fact, only a hapless peasant named Brian. However, the 'Life of Brian' causes plenty of commotion for the Roman Empire and leaves him desperate to escape his burgeoning popularity.
Amazon.com essential video:
'Blessed are the cheesemakers,' a wise man once said. Or maybe not. But the point is Monty Python's Life of Brian is a religious satire that does not target specific religions or religious leaders (like, say, Jesus of Nazareth). Instead, it pokes fun at the mindless and fanatical among their followers--it's an attack on religious zealotry and hypocrisy--things that that fellow from Nazareth didn't particularly care for either. Nevertheless, at the time of its release in 1979, those who hadn't seen it considered it to be quite 'controversial.'
Life of Brian, you see, is about a chap named Brian (Graham Chapman) born December 25 in a hovel not far from a soon-to-be-famous Bethlehem manger. Brian is mistaken for the messiah and, therefore, manipulated, abused, and exploited by various religious and political factions. And it's really, really funny. Particularly memorable bits include the brassy Shirley Bassey/James Bond-like title song; the bitter rivalry between the anti-Roman resistance groups, the Judean People's Front and the People's Front of Judea; Michael Palin's turn as a lisping, risible Pontius Pilate; Brian urging a throng of false-idol worshippers to think for themselves--to which they reply en masse 'Yes, we must think for ourselves!'; the fact that everything Brian does, including losing his sandal in an attempt to flee these wackos, is interpreted as 'a sign.' Life of Brian is not only one of Monty Python's funniest achievements, it's also the group's sharpest and smartest sustained satire. Blessed are the Pythons. --Jim Emerson
Amazon.com:
'Blessed are the cheesemakers,' a wise man once said. Or maybe not. But the point is Monty Python's Life of Brian is a religious satire that does not target specific religions or religious leaders (like, say, Jesus of Nazareth). Instead, it pokes fun at the mindless and fanatical among their followers--it's an attack on religious zealotry and hypocrisy--things that that fellow from Nazareth didn't particularly care for either. Nevertheless, at the time of its release in 1979, those who hadn't seen it considered it to be quite 'controversial.' Life of Brian, you see, is about a chap named Brian (Graham Chapman) born December 25 in a hovel not far from a soon-to-be-famous Bethlehem manger. Brian is mistaken for the messiah and therefore manipulated, abused, and exploited by various religious and political factions. And it's really, really funny. Particularly memorable bits include the brassy Shirley Bassey/James Bond-like title song; the bitter rivalry between the anti-Roman resistance groups, the Judean People's Front and the People's Front of Judea; Michael Palin's turn as a lisping, risible Pontius Pilate; Brian urging a throng of false-idol worshippers to think for themselves--to which they reply en masse 'Yes, we must think for ourselves!'; the fact that everything Brian does, including losing his sandal in an attempt to flee these wackos, is interpreted as 'a sign.' Life of Brian is not only one of Monty Python's funniest achievements, it's also the group's sharpest and smartest sustained satire. Blessed are the Pythons. --Jim Emerso
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Monty Python and the Life of Brian
A scathing social satire by the most accomplished satirists of the age, Monty Python, born in the '60s but particularly relevant after the invasion of Iraq. Those who are squeamish about religious satire should probably avoid this movie, but for anyone worried by the rise of Christian Fascism in America, you couldn't find a better vehicle for dissent than this insightful and roaringly funny movie. "Brian" is born next to and at the same time as Christ, and his life experience, as he attempts to make ... Read More
Rating: - Always Wonderful
There's nothing that can't be said that hasn't already about this film. A classic and masterpiece. Vendor was great and did as promised, shipping on time and a great product.
Rating:  - Being JC's neighbor makes Brian's life a bit difficult
Monty Python's most coherent film "Life of Brian" tells the story of Brian who just happens to be born next door to Christ. The parallel follows him his whole life as he is mistaken for the Messiah throughout his life. A very funny parody of the hypocrisy that often exists within religion, politics with a great interlude that pokes fun at "Star Wars", "Life of Brian" faced a lot of controversey before it was even released. The Pythons lost their funding from EMI and they faced the Coalition of Light ... Read More
Rating: - Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
The Python's at their absolute best. Immaculate Edition has deleted scenes that shuldn't have been. Silly walks in the desert!
Rating: - Mony Python at its best.
If you've ever seen a Monty Python and like then but haven't seen Life of Brian you will love this as it is one of their best.
If you're not a Monty Python I encourage you to go pick up Life of Brian as well as Monty Python and the Holy Grail immediately if not sooner.
If you don't like Monty Python there is a small chance you will like this, but really... why watch one more movie to find out how much you lack a sense of humor. ;)
The reshot Blu-Ray edition is ... Read More
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