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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781417067374
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 1417067373
Label: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 23, 2005
Running Time: 108 minutes
Sales Rank: 8215
Studio: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: March 31, 1983
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com essential video:
Perhaps only the collective brilliant minds of the Monty Python film and television troupe are up to the task of tackling a subject as weighty as the Meaning of Life. Sure, Kierkegaard, Wittgenstein, and their ilk have tried their hands at this puzzler, but only Python has attempted to do so within the commercial motion picture medium. Happily for us all, Monty Python's the Meaning of Life truly explains everything one conceivably needs to know about the perplexities of human existence, from the mysteries of Catholic doctrine to the miracle of reproduction to why one should avoid the salmon mousse to the critical importance of the machine that goes ping! Using fish as a linking device (and what marvelous links those aquatic creatures make), The Meaning of Life is presented as a series of sketches: a musical production number about why seed is sacred; a look at dining in the afterlife; the quest for a missing fish (there they are again); a visit from Mr. Death; the cautionary tale of Mr. Creosote and his rather gluttonous appetite; an unflinching examination of the harsh realities of organ donation, and so on. Sadly, this was the last original Python film, but it's a beaut. You'll laugh. You'll cry (probably because you're laughing so hard). You may even learn something about the Meaning of Life. Or at least about how fish fit into the grand scheme of things. --Jim Emerson
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Perhaps only the collective brilliant minds of the Monty Python film and television troupe are up to the task of tackling a subject as weighty as the Meaning of Life. Sure, Kierkegaard, Wittgenstein, and their ilk have tried their hands at this puzzler, but only Python has attempted to do so within the commercial motion picture medium. Happily for us all, Monty Python's the Meaning of Life truly explains everything one conceivably needs to know about the perplexities of human existence, from the mysteries of Catholic doctrine to the miracle of reproduction to why one should avoid the salmon mousse to the critical importance of the machine that goes ping! Using fish as a linking device (and what marvelous links those aquatic creatures make), The Meaning of Life is presented as a series of sketches: a musical production number about why seed is sacred; a look at dining in the afterlife; the quest for a missing fish (there they are again); a visit from Mr. Death; the cautionary tale of Mr. Creosote and his rather gluttonous appetite; an unflinching examination of the harsh realities of organ donation, and so on. Sadly, this was the last original Python film, but it's a beaut. You'll laugh. You'll cry (probably because you're laughing so hard). You may even learn something about the Meaning of Life. Or at least about how fish fit into the grand scheme of things. --Jim Emerson
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - The Meaning of Laughter
It's Monty Python at their best. Very funny lengthy sketches and musical numbers that have you rolling on the floor. Absolutely hysterical. They show silly, yet intelligent humor that is sure to be appreciated by their audiences.
Get it and you will want to own all of the Monty Python's movies... but that's a good thing.
Rating: - The weakest of the Python films, but it's hardly unfunny
Out of all three Python films (Holy Grail, Life of Brian, Meaning of Life) this one is by far the weakest. But just because it's not as good as the other two doesn't mean it's highly unfunny. There are some many great sketches here that'll make many fall on the floor laughing. My favorite skits here are "Mr. Creosote", "Live Organ Transplants", "The Protestants' View", "Find the Fish", "Galaxy Song", and the prologue of the film, "The Crimson Permanent Assurance". The Actors/Writers never cease to ... Read More
Rating: - Decent transfer for a 25 year old movie
Don't expect this to be your refrence HD material. While in my opinion this is the best of the Monty Python movies, none of the movies were visually stunning. That does not mean that this got a bad transfer, quite the opposite, but if you are looking for something to impress your friends about your expensive HD set, this is not the disc.
If you are a film purist, you will be happy to know that you can still see the film grain in the picture in places. Colors seem to be natual, and may ... Read More
Rating: - They couldn't make it today!
An absolutely brilliant film, get the collector's edition and laugh like you've never laughed before!
If you've seen the film before you know it is irreverent, hilarious, controversial, and involves the best pre-main feature feature you'll ever see in any DVD!
If you lived in London during the early eighties you will reminisce whimsically as the cast film on location across the city.
If you've never seen the film before you'll wonder how they ever got it made, ... Read More
Rating: - The meaning of life: Only from Monty Python
I think, this is the best of the films by the British comedy troupe Monty Python. The quality is superb, and the DVD is filled with extras that are outstanding and comical. The interviews are memorable with the Monty Python cast and crew. The commentary by Jones and Gilliam is very astute.
If you are a fan of Monty Python like me, you owe it to yourself to get this HD DVD. Definitely a must have!
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