Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

2010Movie92 minEnglish

Not The Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) is a comic oratorio based on Monty Python's Life of Brian, which retells the tragic tale of Mandy, impregnated by a Roman soldier, giving birth to Brian, a reluctant revolutionary of the People's Front of Judea who falls in love with Judith, gets mistaken for a Messiah and is arrested by the Romans and sentenced to be crucified. It ranges in reference from Handel, through a naughty Mozart duet, to the Festival of Nine Carols, Bob Dylan, and the classic finale "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life".

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users75%
Director: Terry JonesGenres: Comedy, Musical, Fantasy

Plot Summary

This film is a comedic musical adaptation of the story of Jesus Christ, told from the perspective of the Blob, a sentient blob of cosmic matter. It reinterprets biblical events with a Monty Python-esque sense of humor, focusing on the absurdity and human elements of the narrative. The film features a blend of musical numbers and spoken dialogue, offering a unique and irreverent take on a universally known story.

Critical Reception

Critical reception for 'Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)' was generally mixed to positive, with many reviewers appreciating its inventive humor and the return of Monty Python members. Some found the musical numbers to be less successful than the comedic dialogue, while others praised its ambitious and absurd reimagining of the Jesus story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique comedic sensibility and the participation of Monty Python alumni.
  • Some critics found the musical numbers to be uneven or detracting from the humor.
  • Appreciated for its bold and often absurd reinterpretation of biblical narratives.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general appreciation for the film's humor and the nostalgic presence of Monty Python members. While many enjoyed the satire and irreverent approach, some found the musical aspects less appealing. Overall, it's seen as a fun and quirky take on a familiar story.

Fun Fact

The film was conceived and developed by Terry Jones, who also directed and starred in it, and it features a reunion of several key members of the Monty Python comedy troupe.

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