Surely all this can't be about this Film?

Rating: Null/10 (11 March 2003)

The Life Of Brian is the most brilliant religious satire ever depicted in Film. Whether you like its irreverence or not, you have to give them credit for making this, the Crowning Jewel of the Python Films. It's controversial, hilarious and it gets better with every viewing. I constantly am renewed with every viewing of this great satire spiritually and consider it mandatory viewing for everyone who has ever claimed to be a Christian. You can't see it and come away unaffected. Yes, it's painful to watch all the way through the first time, but so are depictions of the life of Christ so it is true to its subject even in the end. Eric Idle's final song really ties it all together and makes you whistle along despite yourself. I find it hilarious to think of all the time and energy that has been wasted on such a biting and critical commentary by so many otherwise respected and honored individuals and institutions. This is why this movie had to be made in the first place, that people might truly understand what has been known by biblical scholars for centuries yet could never be spoken of. Only the Pythons could have done it and they have did it as well as possible. 10 out of 10.