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Hermione M Aug 26, 2018 I come to you shamefaced, mortified, and utterly ruined on a spiritual level, for I have to report that I did not particularly like this first feature film effort from the legendary comedy troupe "Monty Python." Something about the idea of the film just didn't gel with me. It's a compilation of the best bits from the television series, but re-staged and re-acted for the screen? It just doesn't work for me as well as watching old clips of the originals as when they were first aired/performed. It's like if Da Vinci attempted the Mona Lisa again out of an effort to get it right or make it better. Coupled with the fact that some of the sketches overall just weren't my favorite, I just can't help but relate the pure, honest, and regrettable feeling in my heart, people -- disappointment. See more

Draco R Feb 23, 2018 Skip this one and watch the original show. You'll get better acting, more spontaneity, and generally more laughs than this failed attempt to bring Python stateside. It also seems like the Pythons subtley spend half the film trying to explain their style of humor and cultural references to American audiences and should have just let the sketches speak for themselves. See more

Poe G Feb 14, 2017 Monty Python's And Now Time For Something Completely Different is one of the most accurately titled movies ever. This film is a compilation of Monty Python's previous works on their tv show. Some are their best and some aren't. Unlike the tv show, however, they combined their sketches so that they were all connected in their own wierd and different Pythonic way. Also, throughout this film you can tell that they were desperate for a laugh that they throw everything at you in an attempt to get you to laugh and you can't help but laugh because their ubsurdity actually works. However, Monty Python's humor is a bit of an aquired taste. If you find wierd stuff funny or insults funny then this is for you, but if you're the polar opposite than this isn't for you. Now is this film filled to the brim with laughs? No by no means. Reason why is because they decided to put some of their no as funny sketches in there for some reason l, but luckily they got their really funny ones in their as well, and when you watch the film you'll immediately start to identify which are the good ones and which aren't. See more

Abraham P Apr 6, 2010 To be honest with you, I am not the biggest Monty Python fan. Although I did like 'Meaning of Life' and this film, I can only take so much of them, I mean, the whole cult behind them is baffling to me. Not too sure why I started this review with a rant, but oh well. This film is just a collection of Python skits made famous on their television show, bumpered with lots of animated bits (by Terry Gilliam of course). Did I like it? I confess, I laughed a lot during this. There's a lot un-pc joking in this, so be warned. Many groups, like homosexuals, women, fine diners, and, oh the horror, accountants aren't spared. Their most famous sketch, the dead parrot one, is here, but there's a lot more funnier ones on this. Like the well hidden people skit, the bit with the policeman and the person who got his jacket stolen, and of course, John Cleese's delivery of the title line. A good Python overview if you're not familiar with the series, (like a "best of" you might say). (Hmm, I already said that) REWATCH NOTES: Fun! I don't remember posting this one. This was a fun rewatch. I could watch more! See more

Hagrid G Sep 17, 2007 Great compilation from the greatest comedy series and comedy group of all time. A compilation of the best skits from Seasons 1 and 2 of Monty Python's Flying Circus - a "greatest hits" of sorts. Monty Python's Flying Circus was a brilliant, innovative comedy series, possibly the greatest comedy series of all time. It was certainly the most influential, iconic and quoted. They didn't hit top gear immediately though. Season 1 was great, but not their best. Still experimenting and finding their feet, it had some great sketches, but nothing as iconic as what was to come. Season 2 was where they really hit their straps. Most of their well-known sketches are from Season 2: Piranha Brothers, Ministry of Silly Walks, The Bruces, Spam, The Spanish Inquisition, Scott of the Antarctic. This movie captures these moments well. See more

Hermione S Feb 17, 2007 It's got some pretty funny stuff but nothing really memorable.

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