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Monty Python and the Holy Grail [1974] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
 
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail [1974] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
DVD ~ Connie Booth
4.9 out of 5 stars 67 customer reviews (67 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Connie Booth, Carol Cleveland, Rita Davies, Bee Duffell, Sandy Johnson
  • Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language English, Japanese
  • Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: Columbia TriStar
  • DVD Release Date: 23 Oct 2001
  • Run Time: 89 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars (67 customer reviews)
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  • ASIN: B00005O3VC
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 20,535 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)
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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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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a national treasure and should be treated as such!, 9 May 2003
By A Customer
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.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Death awaits you all, with nasty, big, pointy teeth, 25 Feb 2003
By Matt Hinnigan (Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Buy it or the knights will get you., 8 Mar 2000
By A Customer
A top movie which even if you watch it now does not look dated. The monty python comedy was way ahead of its time and it shows in this film. In this film you see the usual team playing a variety of different roles (both male and female) which makes this stand out. No-one is a by-stander in the movie it is definately a team effort. If you have watched the TV series and thought it wasn't for you, try this as I feel this film is for more of a main stream audience. If you enjoy The Python then you will love this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars On second thoughts, let's not go to Camelot. It is a silly place.
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Always Puts you in a good mood with sillyness and completely random antics.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Did You Kill All Those Guards? They Cost Fifty Pounds Each!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Seriously LOL
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5.0 out of 5 stars "It's Only A Model!"
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Published 8 months ago by D. W. Bissett

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny film
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