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Could this be the funniest movie ever made? By any rational measure of comedy, this medieval romp from the Monty Python troupe certainly belongs on the short list of candidates. According to Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide, it's "recommended for fans only," but we say hogwash to that--you could be a complete newcomer to the Python phenomenon and still find this send-up of the Arthurian legend to be wet-your-pants hilarious. It's basically a series of sketches woven together as King Arthur's quest for the Holy Grail, with Graham Chapman as the King, Terry Gilliam as his simpleton sidekick Patsy, and the rest of the Python gang filling out a variety of outrageous roles. The comedy highlights are too numerous to mention, but once you've seen Arthur's outrageously bloody encounter with the ominous Black Knight (John Cleese), you'll know that nothing's sacred in the Python school of comedy. From holy hand grenades to killer bunnies to the absurdity of the three-headed knights who say "Ni--!," this is the kind of movie that will strike you as fantastically funny or just plain silly, but why stop there? It's all over the map, and the pace lags a bit here and there, but for every throwaway gag the Pythons have invented, there's a bit of subtle business or grand-scale insanity that's utterly inspired. The sum of this madness is a movie that's beloved by anyone with a pulse and an irreverent sense of humor. If this movie doesn't make you laugh, you're almost certainly dead. --Jeff Shannon
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King Arthur (Graham Chapman) and his Knights of the Round Table (John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin) on the trail of the elusive Holy Grail, encountering many nasty and long-winded characters (John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin) on the way. Who can forget the quest for a shrubbery to placate the fearsome Knights who say 'Ni', the fearless, and limbless, Black Knight, the mysterious wizard Tim and the horrific White Rabbit, with the big pointy teeth.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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I'm not going to lie to you; you HAVE to be in a good mood the first time you watch this film. I have never come across another film that's as entertaining, creative, nonsensical and just plain silly as this. There is never a dull moment, from the moose business in the credits at the beginning to the totally stupid, but perfect end.
The thing with this film is that everyone has seen it and it's become part of our general culture. Bits of it just crop up everywhere, especially in computer games.
The first time I watched this there were some bits I really loved like the Trojan Rabbit, Robin's minstrels, Sir-Not-Appearing-in-this-Film, the moose thing, the Camelot song, the burn the witch scene, and of course, Terry Gilliam's animations. However, it all really grew on me and I love it now and can quote everything along with the best, and most annoying, of them!
Buy this! It is genius and the actors are brilliant. Long live Monty Python! This film is a national treasure and should be treated as such! Amen.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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The accepted wisdom on this film is that it is the second-best of the Monty Python films, after "The Life of Brian". That is in fact, not true. While "Brian" had many things that "Grail" lacks, such as a linear storyline, and it shows two fingers to the religious establishment; it also lacks the sheer madcap humour of this film.
The film basically consists of a series of sketches and set pieces arranged in a roughly chronological order. There are superb performances from all the actors, with John Cleese's wonderful turn as Sir Lancelot and Michael Palin in the role of Sir Galahad being the outstanding ones.
The sheer number of hilarious scenes in this film simply beggars belief. Every scene is a masterpiece of comedy, even the much-maligned final scene. Not even "The Life of Brian" can make that claim, brilliant though it is.
The bottom line is that generations of people in Britain and around the world have enjoyed Monty Python for most of their lives. This is true because of the towering comic genius of the six men involved. This film is, quite simply, Monty Python at their best.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I was a little doubtful about this film when I purchased it. The film is excellent but the last Monty Python film to be transferred to DVD(The equally good Life of Brian) was done so poorly, with few extras. However this DVD blew me away. The extras are hilarious and numerous, probably the best extras i've ever seen. The picture and sound quality is astounding, especially considering how old the film is(Nearly 30 years). All in all, it is the best DVD purchase i've ever made. BUY IT!
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Comedy and Pop Culture Gold!
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is my favorite Python film. I love the silly and surreal jokes. I love the characters, the dialog and the great performances by the talented cast. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Janis Livens
No Spam !!!!!!!!!!!! but kights of the round table
Come off it Monty Python needs no glowing reveiw....It is classic python...This copy was a gift so I did'nt watch it.........I have my own copy which will never be sold off... Read more
Published 6 months ago by jono
5 star despite a rubbish ending
One of the best comedy films. Python at its best
Clasics like Knights who say Ni, and insults from Frenchmen - brilliant
Clasics like Knights who say Ni, and insults from Frenchmen - brilliant
Published 6 months ago by Mr. Nicholas Thomson
Holy Mackerel!
A funny film that never loses its appeal, even after several showings. The Python team put together a wonderful spoof of the famous quest by King Arthur's Round Table knights and... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Gordon Richard
excellent service
I ordered this DVD from Amazon because I couldn't find it in Ireland. It was scheduled to arrive on the 23rd december, but to my surprise it arrived on the 21st in plenty of time... Read more
Published 17 months ago by vince
So funny it hurts
For me the best Python film by a mile. I saw it in the seventies when it was first released and I can still remember the entire cinema being in hysterics. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Natatores
Python fan
Been looking at this product for ages and eventually found it at a great price
Published 19 months ago by martin
Brave, brave Sir Robin
One of the funniest films I ever have seen more than lives up to its reputation. Essential viewing and probably the best of the Python's films.
Published 20 months ago by Darktan
The Holy Grail of Film's
Out of the 4 Monty Python films there is only 2 worth watching, this and the Life of Brian. It has the combination of the Monty Python randomness, the best bits of there comedy, a... Read more
Published on 10 April 2010 by Ben Nicholson
excellent
It arrived in 5 days, very good condition, the movie is a classic must have.
Published on 16 Mar 2010 by M. Fuchs
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