Amazing how this low-budget film still holds up!

Rating: 10/10 (4 November 2000)

I just rewatched this movie and I can't believe how well it stands up to today's big budget, special effects laden galas. I guess it just goes to show that good writers & actor/comedians make up for a low budget. Of course director Terry Gilliam went on to bigger budget and special effects laden galas. But this first effort is still quite remarkable both in the zany & irreverent storyline as well as the hilarious performances from the Monty Python crew. Even with the surprise ending (according to Gilliam the money had run out so they had little choice but a quick finish) the comedy still holds up well and will hopefully continue down the years.