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Monty Python and the Holy Grail (re-release)
Columbia Pictures

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (re-release) reviews


9.5

based on 8 reviews
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based on 117 votes
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FILM:

Monty Python's Life of Brian

Internet Movie Database

MPAA RATING: PG

Starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin

A theatrical re-release of the 1975 Python classic, with a new print, additional footage, and remastered soundtrack.

GENRE(S):	Comedy
WRITTEN BY:	Graham Chapman John Cleese Terry Gilliam Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin
DIRECTED BY:	Terry Gilliam Terry Jones
RELEASE DATE:	DVD: September 7, 1999 Video: February 26, 1992 Theatrical: June 15, 2001
RUNNING TIME:	91 minutes, Color
ORIGIN:	UK

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100

New Times (L.A.) Gregory Weinkauf

What we have here is an historical document of inestimable value, describing in no uncertain terms the terrible and beautiful times before AIDS.

100

Baltimore Sun Michael Sragow

It's still the Holy Grail of crazy comedy.

100

Boston Globe Jay Carr

Nobody ever placed brilliance in the service of silliness quite the way the Python gang did. Monty Python and the Holy Grail is stuffed with both.

Chicago Tribune Michael Wilmington

An incredibly silly film of great humor, brilliant design and epic insanity.

Chicago Reader Dave Kehr

Silly, sophomoric, and slapped together, but would you want it any other way?

Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

Has a sense of humor that is intellectual, even academic, at heart.

Philadelphia Inquirer Steven Rea

Still stands as a gloriously silly and twisted send-up.

Variety Staff (Not credited)

Basically an excuse for set pieces, some amusing, others overdone.

The average user rating for this movie is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 117 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Chris F gave it a10:
I knew it'd be great when I first saw it at the age of 12. I laughed so hard that I nearly threw up--and that was just during the opening credits.

Gerrick C. gave it a10:
This comedic masterpiece is funny in just about every way from the misplaced credits to the silly ending.

Josh S. gave it a10:
Almost as good as Life of Brian. Love the Black Knight Scene.

Cody S. gave it a10:
Quite possibly the funniest movie I've ever seen. Not the best (that honor is given to the Godfather, and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back). I love British humour.

R Dalvi gave it a10:
I saw only 90% of the film. The other 10% I was on the ground laughing till I almost stopped breathing. It was so funny tears were rolling down my face.

Audy gave it a10:
One of, if not the, best movies I've ever seen. It's very creative and funny, putting a little twist on medieval movies.

Rachel B. gave it a10:
Another triumph by the Python gang. The show is amazing and this movie is incredible! Silly, funny, witty, and very clever!

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (re-release) Columbia Pictures

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (re-release)
Columbia Pictures