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75 out of 100

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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    100
    It has been said that a Monty Python movie is only successful if it offends everyone in the audience at least once. By that measuring stick as well as nearly any other, The Life of Brian is an unqualified triumph. It makes us confront our foibles and laugh at them.
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Robert Abele
    100
    Astringently funny masterpiece.
  3. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Dave Kehr
    30
    Sluggish, repetitive, and strangely timorous, with little of the zap and imagination of the Pythons' television work.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. CooterPatooter
    10
    The absolute pinnacle of Monty Python's career is represented in this zany romp through ancient Judea that runs parallel to the story of Jesus. Holy Grail has nearly all of the classic one-liners, it's still not as funny and certainly much rougher than this polished cousin. While definitely not for those who are unable to laugh at a lampooning of the roots of their Abrahamic faith or who squirm at the sight of full frontal nudity, Life of Brian is still one of my highest-recommended films of all time. Brilliant!… Expand
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  2. JamesStringer
    10
    Classic piece of British cinema, only an idiot could not find this funny... There's not an unfunny moment, it's filled with wit and of course classic Python, and definitely worth a watch… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. SkebF.
    0
    THE worst movie I have ever seen. I faked laughed a lot cause my friend was laughing. The jokes are sooo terrible. I absolutly HATE this movie.
    • 0 of 2 users said yes

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