This is how to make a funny film.....

Rating: 9/10 (2 June 2001)

The Grail is a fantastic film. It sets a precedent for the Pythons as they moved into films from the hugely successful TV series. Several of the scenes in it have attained cult status not least the Black Knight fight scene, the rude Frenchman and the Knights who say "Nee". The ending is a little bit of a let down, that is true but the Python boys never kept things simple or predictable. The fact that they don't get hold of the Grail only seems to compound how bumbling their whole adventure has been. Extra credit should goto co-writer John Cleese who plays some of the movies funniest characters including the Black Knight, Tim the Wizard and Sir Lancelot who can't help hacking people to death. This is a true gem and the comedy hasn't dated in 26 years since it was made. Their humour sets a precedent in what is arguably the best of the three Python films. Comedians have tryed to copy their style but there is only one true master - Monty Python.