1979
Directed by Terry Jones
Greetings all! I am having a bit of trouble with my painkillers and by "bit of trouble" I mean I couldn't stop vomiting from them. Hopefully, it will get under control today and I will be able to pursue my true loves: candy, movies, books, and writing.
I don't think I could be a tougher audience right now. After all, I have several pieces of metal wedged in my leg and have a bucket for a sidekick. Is this getting too personal? I really can't help it. Anyway, I will try to be as just as possible.
Brian Cohen is mistaken as a messiah and must avoid his worshipping band of followers while he attempts to escape from the Romans. The nicest thing I can say about this was that it was somewhat more tolerable than Monty Python and the Holy Grail. I could see where every joke was headed five minutes before it was finally over, which didn't exactly make for a compelling watch. Perhaps this is another case of comedy not really aging well, but I didn't laugh once. And if you can't make someone who is sick, uncomfortable, and in a lot of pain laugh, you obviously have zero sense of humor.
RATING: **---
Interesting Facts:
Six cast members played 40 characters.
George Harrison helped finance the film.
Comedy is always a matter of personal taste. I happen to love Monty Python, my wife don't. In my book Life of Brian is where it all comes together and get almost sublime.
ReplyDeleteMales seem to like Monty Python a lot more than women do. I wonder why; it's not really gender related humor.
DeleteI very much get your point (If not agreeing 100% on) on 'Monty Python'. as a whole, but .. Life of Brian .. I'm afraid I have to defend. I love the satire and comment.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you are still rough.. Lots of thoughts and best wishes.
Thanks Ray! I have heard that Life of Brian was a bit smarter, but I am afraid I just didn't get any enjoyment out of this.
DeleteYou have to like Monty Python and possibly be male to like it. I sort of liked it and would probably give it a 3 out of 5.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, my lack of penis creates problems.
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