The Definitive Monty Python Film

Rating: 8/10 (9 June 2009)

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table are in search of the Holy Grail. Along the way, they must face off against killer rabbits, lonely women and the police.
As the film is over thirty years old and has been sen by millions, there's little need to write another praising review. But let's just say this: Monty Python knows humor. Or, perhaps, knew humor. Some may debate about which film of theirs was the best -- some prefer "Life of Brian" or "The Meaning of Life" -- but I don't think any fan dislikes "Holy Grail", and I would say it's the best film to introduce to a Python virgin.
Sure, British humor isn't the same as American humor. And modern humor isn't the same as humor in the 1970s. But this doesn't mean one is better than the other -- there's a timeless quality to "Holy Grail". I was first exposed to it in my youth, maybe fifteen years ago or more... and it was already a classic.
That's all I'll say. No trying to push this film on anyone... it's probably one you've already seen or have been told to see. It stands as one of the few comedies in IMDb's top 250, and with good reason -- this film hits home like no other comedy can.