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  • Actors: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones
  • Directors: Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones
  • Writers: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English, French, Latin
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 4 Mar 2002
  • Run Time: 86 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005U0HG
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,632 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The second best comedy ever made, Monty Python and the Holy Grail must give precedence only to the same team's masterpiece, The Life of Brian (1979). Even though most of this film's set-pieces are now indelibly inscribed in every Python fan's psyche, as if by magic they never seem to pall. And they remain endlessly, joyfully quotable: from the Black Knight ("It's just a flesh wound"), to the constitutional peasants ("Come and see the violence inherent in the system!") and the taunting French soldier ("Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!"). Not forgetting of course the migratory habits of European and African swallows...

The film's mock-Arthurian narrative provides a sturdy framework for the jokes, and the authentic-looking production design is relentlessly and gloriously dirty. The miniscule budget turns out to be one of the film's greatest assets: Can't afford horses? Use coconuts instead. No money for special effects? Let Terry Gilliam animate. And so on, from Camelot ("it's only a model") to the rampaging killer rabbit glove puppet. True it's let down a little by a rushed ending, and the jokes lack the sting of Life of Brian's sharply observed satire, but Holy Grail is still timeless comedy that's surely destined for immortality.

On the DVD: Disc One contains a digitally remastered anamorphic (16:9) print of the film--which is still a little grainy, but a big improvement on previous video releases--with a splendidly remixed Dolby 5.1 soundtrack (plus an added 24 seconds of self-referential humour "absolutely free"!). There are two commentaries, one with the two Terrys, co-directors Jones and Gilliam, the other a splicing together of three separate commentaries by Michael Palin, John Cleese (in waspish, nit-picking mood) and Eric Idle. A "Follow the Killer Rabbit" feature provides access either to the Accountant's invoices or Gilliam's conceptual sketches. Subtitle options allow you to read the screenplay or watch with spookily appropriate captions from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part II.

The second disc has lots more material, much of it very silly and inconsequential (an educational film on coconuts, the Camelot song in Lego and so on), plus a long-ish documentary from 2001 in which Palin and Jones revisit Doune Castle, Glencoe and other Scottish locations. Perhaps best of all, though, are the two scenes from the Japanese version with English subtitles, in which we see the search for the Holy sake cup, and the Ni-saying Knights who want... bonsai! --Mark Walker

DVD Description
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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13 of 13 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
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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.

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12 of 12 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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4.0 out of 5 stars Buy it or the knights will get you., 8 Mar 2000
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This review is from: Monty Python And The Holy Grail [VHS] [1974] (VHS Tape)
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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1.0 out of 5 stars Rubbish
Ok if you are a dim witted 1960's schoolboy I suppose. Typical rubbish of the period. Idiots trying sooo hard to be funny and failing dismally!
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5.0 out of 5 stars "Oh King eh ? - very nice..."
It's totally mad ! - produced when the Monty Python team were at the peak of their creativity (on a par with "Life of Brian"). Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Birthday present for a 15 year old boy!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Monty Python's Finest Hour (And Thirty Minutes More or Less)
First of all, I've primarily written this review to help anyone who's never seen Monty Python before, and is curious to know what this film is like before they buy the DVD. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars "We cant risk another frontal assault, that Rabbit's dynamite!"
"Some day lad, all this will be yours"
"what, the curtains?"

Despite the low production and the cheap feel throughout this movie, this comedy from the Monty... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Very silly but only sporadically funny
I somehow got to the age of 47 without seeing this all the way through, and sat down to watch it with anticipation. However, I was a bit disappointed. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Lendrick

5.0 out of 5 stars The best comedy film you will ever see!
This is an essential film for every singlr person on the planet and i am frankly shocked that anyone has given this film less than all 5 stars.
Published 11 months ago by C. Coomber

5.0 out of 5 stars 'We'r knights of the round table'
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4.0 out of 5 stars Why only 4 stars instead of 5?
Great film obviously, but be aware that the Region 2 DVD does not contain the original mono soundtrack. The newly created 5. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars On second thoughts, let's not go to Camelot. It is a silly place.
King Arthur is visited by the Lord Almighty who tells him to go on a quest to find the Holy Grail. Arthur wastes no time in rounding up the silliest Knights of the realm and... Read more
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