Here’s a critical review of Monty Python’s (1979), looking at its themes, humor, and legacy. Review: Monty Python’s Life of Brian – The Most Heretical, Hilarious, and Human Bible Epic Ever Made Director: Terry Jones Starring: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
is not a sacrilegious rant. It’s a humanist farce: a story about a normal guy who just wants to get away from it all, only to find that everyone wants a piece of him as a symbol. The last line— “He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!” —sums up the film’s heart: Don’t deify people. They’re just trying their best (and often failing). The Life Of Brian