"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" is a low-budget, ridiculous, hopelessly anachronistic ride that will still leave you laughing until your insides hurt. Much of the movie's comedy is of the "random funny thing just happened" variety, such as the famous credits scene with the "majestik møøse", but a careful listener may pick out certain references, in-jokes, and Easter eggs, especially concerning medieval history and culture. In addition to all this, the movie also features amusing dialogue, witty one-liners, and a fair amount of meta-commentary.While the episodic structure of the film and "random" humor may well put some viewers off the movie, overall, it succeeds wonderfully at its intent: to be an absurd, funny, and at times surprisingly intelligent comedy.
... View MoreI decided to start my challenge one day earlier, and what a movie to begin with!Monty Python and the Holy Grail is considered to be one of the greatest comedies of all time, and for a good reason.This low-budget film didn't just age well, but it sounds like it has been released 10 or maybe even 8 years ago, except it really makes you laugh out loud. This is how irony should be used, this is how breaking-the-fourth-wall should be done, and this is a Self-reflexive film that keeps being inventive and challenging throughout its running time.While its sharpness has been considerably blunted at some times, I was intrigued and hooked at every second of the movie.I didn't find the ending was rushed, rather I found it reasonably funny, if not completely satisfying. I'm really surprised at how Terry Gilliam take advantage of almost every silly situation or gag to reuse it later in the movie. He's a real genius!Simply, Monty Python and the Holy Grail is the godfather of parody films!(8.5/10)
... View MoreMP's humor might not be for everyone, but it certainly is for me - Absolutely hilarious from start to finish! The opening credits are already funny as hell and it only gets better!
... View MoreI've heard a lot about this movie, so the minute it was on Netflix I gave it a watch. The first 30-40 minutes was a bit tough to get used to, but if you hold on a bit longer you will be treated to a hell of a comedy! From the Knights Who Say "NI", to a Random Historian's random death. This movie has a lot to offer that you can miss if you give up on it half way.
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