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Described as 'everything ever in one gloriously ill-conceived ludicrously definitive outrageously luxurious Monty Python box set', this comprehensive collection of works by the cult comedy troupe includes: 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' (Complete Series 1-4, 45 episodes), 'And Now for Something Completely Different' (1971), 'The Holy Grail' (1974), 'The Life of Brian' (1979), 'Live at the Hollywood Bowl' (1982) and 'The Meaning of Life' (1983).
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Monty Python's Flying Circus Complete Series 1, Monty Python's Flying Circus Complete Series 2, Monty Python's Flying Circus Complete Series 3, Monty Python's Flying Circus Complete Series 4, And Now For Something Completely Different (1971), The Holy Grail (1974), The Life Of Brian (1979), Live At The Hollywood Bowl (1982), The Meaning Of Life (1983)
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107 of 107 people found the following review helpful
By A. Foxley
Format:DVD
What do you get in this deceptively small box? Virtually the complete works of the Monty Python team on TV and in the cinema, that's what. All four series of 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' - 45 episodes in total - plus feature film spin-off 'And Now For Something Completely Different'. On top of that, you get Special Edition releases of the feature films 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail', 'Monty Python's Life of Brian' and 'Monty Python's The Meaning of Life', plus the live show 'Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl'. As such, this set represents fantastic value for money. The television series discs are pretty much bare-bones aside from the episodes, but the Special Editions of the films are loaded with extras, including archive footage, commentaries, and even new sketches from the team, specially filmed for the DVDs.
Serious, hardcore collectors will probably be able to note the omissions from this set - two episodes of the Pythons' German television series 'Monty Python's Fliegende Zirkus' (though I've no idea what the rights situation is with those at present), the 'Live At Aspen' reunion programme and sketches recorded for BBC TV's 'Monty Python Night' in 1999. But these are fairly niche items primarily of interest to die-hard fans, and die-hard fans will no doubt either have acquired them already, and will know how to do so. What this set boils down to is 15 discs of comedy greatness, and a fantastic (and space-saving!) way of collecting all the UK R2 'Monty Python' DVDs in one go for a very reasonable price. Enjoy!
Serious, hardcore collectors will probably be able to note the omissions from this set - two episodes of the Pythons' German television series 'Monty Python's Fliegende Zirkus' (though I've no idea what the rights situation is with those at present), the 'Live At Aspen' reunion programme and sketches recorded for BBC TV's 'Monty Python Night' in 1999. But these are fairly niche items primarily of interest to die-hard fans, and die-hard fans will no doubt either have acquired them already, and will know how to do so. What this set boils down to is 15 discs of comedy greatness, and a fantastic (and space-saving!) way of collecting all the UK R2 'Monty Python' DVDs in one go for a very reasonable price. Enjoy!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Oasthouse
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The merits or otherwise of the Monty Python oeurve will, no doubt, be argued about for many years to come. Personally, I'm a huge fan and am glad that [almost] everything is gathered in this set.
However, whoever designed the packaging deserves to come to a sticky end in a Terry Gilliam animation or have the sixteen ton weight dropped on him. The outside box is not prepossessing, amusing or informative. Inside this are three self-contained disc holders which could hardly have been designed in a worse way. The films and the tv shows are mixed up and a magnifying glass is required to read the information on the discs, which is minimal. Discs overlap one another and it is very difficult to get them out without damaging the contents. It is also difficult to replace them. The three 'volumes' are identical in design so that they give no clue as to individual contents. There is no booklet and nothing at all in the way of an episode guide for the tv shows.
I have given four stars because the material is, in my opinion, top comedy but I have to remove one for the pathetic presentation of this great material.
However, whoever designed the packaging deserves to come to a sticky end in a Terry Gilliam animation or have the sixteen ton weight dropped on him. The outside box is not prepossessing, amusing or informative. Inside this are three self-contained disc holders which could hardly have been designed in a worse way. The films and the tv shows are mixed up and a magnifying glass is required to read the information on the discs, which is minimal. Discs overlap one another and it is very difficult to get them out without damaging the contents. It is also difficult to replace them. The three 'volumes' are identical in design so that they give no clue as to individual contents. There is no booklet and nothing at all in the way of an episode guide for the tv shows.
I have given four stars because the material is, in my opinion, top comedy but I have to remove one for the pathetic presentation of this great material.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
For fans of Python wanting to get their material on DVD, this is the place to start - and end!
Many hours of great viewing here and the DVD's of Holy Grail, Brian and Meaning of Life are the special editions which mean you get plenty of great extras.
Particularly good is the documentary on the making of 'Life of Brian'.
Everything you could possibly want, Python wise, is here.
Superb!
Many hours of great viewing here and the DVD's of Holy Grail, Brian and Meaning of Life are the special editions which mean you get plenty of great extras.
Particularly good is the documentary on the making of 'Life of Brian'.
Everything you could possibly want, Python wise, is here.
Superb!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great collection
Really almost everything! I just felt the lack of portuguese subtitles in some DVDs and the others with lots of regionalism.
Besides that, it's a great deal.
Besides that, it's a great deal.
Published 10 days ago by Paulo Zaidan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
I really love Monty python, so it's really fantastic to get everything in one box, nice and compact. I think it is well worth buying, and I will spend many happy hours watching it.
Published 24 days ago by Dunstan Richard Matthews
5.0 out of 5 stars
You just have to have one of these
This is iconic work and if only for historical significance you need this on your shelf. It's month python it's silly it's funny it's got fab actors and its history for our kids
Published 2 months ago by D. English
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
Bought as a gift for my daughter who will enjoy them for a very long time. Terrific for anyone who loves Monty Python
Published 3 months ago by nessas kindle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Needs no introduction
Cracking entertainment when being PC was not even thought of, You wouldn't buy this unless you had seen any of the films. great entertainment for a night in with a few cold beers.
Published 4 months ago by P Barker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent value for money
Having picked this up on a lightning deal for a fantastically low price, I can say I'm very happy.
Sadly, some of the disc retainers were broken on arrival as they're... Read more
Sadly, some of the disc retainers were broken on arrival as they're... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Paul Skinner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Top Stuff
Ridiculous title full of awesomely silly DVD's. I love Monty Python and got this in the Black Friday Lightning deals so I definitely can't complain!!
Published 5 months ago by S. J. Porter
3.0 out of 5 stars
If you're looking for foreign language subtitles - stay away
Please ignore this review if you have no interest in foreign language subtitles.
Only 3 out of 8 of the features of this box set have subtitles in the languages... Read more
Only 3 out of 8 of the features of this box set have subtitles in the languages... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Benoit P. Guilbaud
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic
I agree with previous reviewers that presentation is minimal, but I don't really see this as problem. Read more
Published 5 months ago by C.H: Spain
2.0 out of 5 stars
Nice but....
Exceptional set of DVDs with one of the best comedies to hit TV screens...
...but the box containing the DVDs was torn when received. Disappointed.
...but the box containing the DVDs was torn when received. Disappointed.
Published 6 months ago by Rajesh Ahuja
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