A film that will stand the test of time.

Rating: 9/10 (19 January 2001)

Warning: Mild spoilers ahead.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is the finest example of what you can do when resources are low, impetus are high, and the world's finest comedy troupe assembles to have some fun.
The film was made as if a group of old friends were to come together and simply have some fun behind a camera. So spontaneus. But then, the magic of verbal exchanges as inspired as the African/European Swallow demonstrate once and for all that its not only vulgarity that can make you laugh... inspired pseudo-intellectual exchanges will, too. And that's Monty Python. The witch hunt (where it is scientifically demonstrated that you can distinguish a witch from a human) is an extreme example of intellectual stupidity. It's so much fun watching a group of educated, intelligent and astute people having a go at each other.
It's not all intellectual stuff, though. The Killer Rabbit scene is very, very similar to the dog fight in "Something about Mary", but without sexual innuendo or having to resort to obscenity. It's simply a stuffed rabbit being tossed around, killing the brave knights. Arguably, the best, silliest part of the film. Or what about the initial credits, filled with mooses? Or the Knights who say Ni? Or Castle Anthrax? or...
This film is simply amazing. I have watched it more than 20 times in less than 3 years, and intend to keep on doing it. It's a delight, a simple, silly movie that will make you laugh without leaving a bad aftertaste. Good fun.