Python at their best

Rating: 8/10 (10 August 2003)

Every creative team has a classic, and this is the Python peak - the story of Brian Cohen aka Brian of Nazareth aka 'a very naughty boy' aka The Messiah (allegedly) and his parallel story with the life of Jesus Christ.
The script is tightly written, with a number of roles for many of the Python team (except Graham Chapman, who is in almost every scene as the hapless Brian) - giving the movie life and familiarity. Perhaps the only bit which doesn't quite work is the appearance of the spaceship but it is sufficiently off-the-wall to be acceptable.
Look out for a lovely bit by Spike Milligan, a true class act. And enjoy both the snappy songs (especially the opening Shirley Bassey pastiche number) and the Tunisian scenery.