Life Of Brian Screenplay
Life Of Brian Screenplay

Life Of Brian Screenplay

2008Movie110 minEnglish

An original illustrated 110 minute recording by The Pythons of their early screenplay in progress.

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IMDb8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users93%
Director: Terry JonesGenres: Comedy, Satire

Plot Summary

In Roman-occupied Judea, Brian Cohen is born in the stable next door to Jesus and is mistakenly identified as the Messiah by a series of disparate groups. As he tries to distance himself from his followers and live a normal life, he constantly finds himself caught up in religious and political turmoil, leading to increasingly absurd situations.

Critical Reception

Monty Python's Life of Brian is widely regarded as a comedic masterpiece, celebrated for its sharp satire of religion and politics. While controversial upon release, it has since become a beloved classic, praised for its wit, intelligence, and enduring humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • A brilliantly satirical and anarchic comedy that skewers religious dogma.
  • Hilarious and thought-provoking, with enduringly quotable lines.
  • Controversial for its time, but now a celebrated classic of British comedy.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praise 'Life of Brian' for its laugh-out-loud humor, clever satire, and the iconic performances of the Monty Python troupe. Many highlight its timeless wit and ability to provoke thought alongside laughter.

Fun Fact

The film was initially banned in several countries due to its religious satire, including Norway (where its poster famously read 'So funny, it was banned in Norway') and parts of the UK.

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