Monty Python: Meaning of Life vs Holy Grail vs Life of Brian - Blu-ray Forum

FendersRule · 03-21-2010, 06:44 AM

Awesome movies. The Meaning of Life is actually out on HD-DVD, and it's not a bad transfer, so hopefully it will get some Blu-ray treatment soon. Holy Grail is of-coarse, DVD only at this time. Life of Brian is on Blu-ray though.

Anyhow, am I the only one out there who likes Meaning of Life more than Holy Grail?

Meaning of Life: Shocking Humor, Philosophy, Religious Humor, Music Humor, Satire

Holy Grail: Historical Satire.

Life of Brian: Have not seen.

What's your favorite Monty Python? And one more time, am I the only one who likes Meaning of Life more than Holy Grail??

Batman1980 · 03-21-2010, 06:46 AM

Holy Grail wins for me, haven't seen Meaning of Life and hated Life of Brian.

EricJ · 03-21-2010, 07:51 AM

Even the Pythons admitted "Meaning of Life" was a mistake, didn't have its main idea clarified, was too derailed by individual writers' contributions (the Crimison Assurance Company was supposed to be one 30-second scene), and badly edited by the studio (they originally wanted the Eric Idle waiter scene to play over the end credits).

...And if they hated it, who am I to question their judgment?

koontz1973 · 03-21-2010, 08:21 AM

I love Grail and Brian but Meaning of Life introduced me to the Pythons. So for nostalgic reasons it goes to Meaning of Life. Some of the funniest set pieces in the history of film and who can argue with the song - Every ***** is Sacred.

Crimson King · 03-21-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by koontz1973

I love Grail and Brian but Meaning of Life introduced me to the Pythons. So for nostalgic reasons it goes to Meaning of Life. Some of the funniest set pieces in the history of film and who can argue with the song - Every ***** is Sacred.

And don't forget the sex education scene w/ John Cleese, where a bed pops out of the wall and he does the wife in front of the students in his classroom!

Grand Bob · 03-21-2010, 09:07 AM

Holy Grail is by far the best.

Foggy · 03-21-2010, 09:09 AM

Holy Grail is just awesome.

Meaning of Life is funny, but just an endless stream of sketches, some of which just don't work.

Life of Brian is very funny as well, but it's just to smart for it's own good, I'll have to hunt it down and watch it again but at the moment, Holy Grail is just the best, to me!

koontz1973 · 03-21-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BillyJack

And don't forget the sex education scene w/ John Cleese, where a bed pops out of the wall and he does the wife in front of the students in his classroom!

One of my students asked me about this type of education in the UK, so I described this scene and the look on her face was incredible.

And who can forget the birthing scene at the beginning or the fat man in the restaurant -

Quote:

Bring me a bucket.

Mahatma · 03-21-2010, 11:23 AM

Life of brian by far

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbI-fDzUJXI

sixteenvolt420 · 03-21-2010, 11:43 AM

Holy Grail is by far my favorite Monty Python movie.

DBLN8 · 03-21-2010, 12:36 PM

1 Holy Grail.
2 Life of Bian.
3 Meaning of life.

naturephoto1 · 03-21-2010, 12:44 PM

My favorite is Holy Grail. Life of Brian is also very funny. I am not sure if I have seen Meaning of Life.

Rich

SillyMammo · 03-21-2010, 12:47 PM

While I love all 3 of these movies, Life of Brian is my favorite.

Steve · 03-21-2010, 01:09 PM

Holy Grail by far for me.

kolibri · 03-21-2010, 01:24 PM

For me it has to be Life of Brian. I think it's more coherent than the others and succeeds in its general objectives, i.e. the satirisation of organised religion and blind faith. To me it is the Pythons' most direct and pointed film, though I suppose Meaning of Life does come a close second in the regard, with its critiques of society.

That isn't to say that I don't like Holy Grail. It is a great film, with some great, eminently quotable, dialogue - "I fart in your general direction. Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries." Oh, and who can forget The Holy Hand-grenade of the Antioch...

Bluyoda · 03-21-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kolibri

For me it has to be Life of Brian. I think it's more coherent than the others and succeeds in its general objectives, i.e. the satirisation of organised religion and blind faith. To me it is the Pythons' most direct and pointed film, though I suppose Meaning of Life does come a close second in the regard, with its critiques of society.

That isn't to say that I don't like Holy Grail. It is a great film, with some great, eminently quotable, dialogue - "I fart in your general direction. Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries." Oh, and who can forget The Holy Hand-grenade of the Antioch...

Yeah man! We are on the same page here.

1. Life of Brian (The most meaningful of the bunch-see above-Quote)
2. Meaning of Life (also features many unforgettably funny scenes-can't wait for it to be released on Blu)
3. Holy Grail (haven't seen it in a long time, but loved it when I was younger)

Crimson King · 03-21-2010, 02:11 PM

I'm a big Monty Python fan and would like all their films on blu, including And Now For Something Completely Different and Live At The Hollywood Bowl. Not sure how good Flying Circus could look on blu since it was mostly video taped and few parts done on 8mm film, I'm sure the current A&E DVD's are more than adequate for Circus.

Petra_Kalbrain · 03-21-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kolibri

For me it has to be Life of Brian. I think it's more coherent than the others and succeeds in its general objectives, i.e. the satirisation of organised religion and blind faith. To me it is the Pythons' most direct and pointed film, though I suppose Meaning of Life does come a close second in the regard, with its critiques of society.

That isn't to say that I don't like Holy Grail. It is a great film, with some great, eminently quotable, dialogue - "I fart in your general direction. Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries." Oh, and who can forget The Holy Hand-grenade of the Antioch...

Could not have said it any better myself.

Even though I know that Holy Grail will trump in this poll, Life Of Brian is by far the best in my opinion. It's far less reliant on the usage of "silliness" for laughter. And, what "silliness" IS used often has some cerebral context to back it up... aside from the alien intermission bit. I still scratch my head everytime I see that part.

master_8ball · 03-21-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dbln8

1 holy grail.
2 life of bian.
3 meaning of life.

+2

Secretagentnumber6 · 03-21-2010, 03:08 PM

Life of Brian. Not that I do not love Holy Grail, but Life of Brian just is funnier to me. Meaning of Life is enjoyable but it is all over the place.

View Poll Results: What's your favorite Monty Python movie?
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Meaning of Life	16	11.76%
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03-21-2010, 06:44 AM	#1
FendersRule Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:ID Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:81 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:15	Monty Python: Meaning of Life vs Holy Grail vs Life of Brian Awesome movies. The Meaning of Life is actually out on HD-DVD, and it's not a bad transfer, so hopefully it will get some Blu-ray treatment soon. Holy Grail is of-coarse, DVD only at this time. Life of Brian is on Blu-ray though. Anyhow, am I the only one out there who likes Meaning of Life more than Holy Grail? Meaning of Life: Shocking Humor, Philosophy, Religious Humor, Music Humor, Satire Holy Grail: Historical Satire. Life of Brian: Have not seen. What's your favorite Monty Python? And one more time, am I the only one who likes Meaning of Life more than Holy Grail??

03-21-2010, 07:51 AM	#3
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	Even the Pythons admitted "Meaning of Life" was a mistake, didn't have its main idea clarified, was too derailed by individual writers' contributions (the Crimison Assurance Company was supposed to be one 30-second scene), and badly edited by the studio (they originally wanted the Eric Idle waiter scene to play over the end credits). ...And if they hated it, who am I to question their judgment? Last edited by EricJ; 03-21-2010 at 07:53 AM.

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Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Holy Grail wins for me, haven't seen Meaning of Life and hated Life of Brian.

03-21-2010, 08:21 AM	#4
koontz1973 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Insane Alylum for the over achievers. Blu-ray collection:133	I love Grail and Brian but Meaning of Life introduced me to the Pythons. So for nostalgic reasons it goes to Meaning of Life. Some of the funniest set pieces in the history of film and who can argue with the song - Every ***** is Sacred.

03-21-2010, 09:07 AM	#6
Grand Bob Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Seattle Area Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	Holy Grail is by far the best.

03-21-2010, 09:09 AM	#7
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3589 DVD collection:47	Holy Grail is just awesome. Meaning of Life is funny, but just an endless stream of sketches, some of which just don't work. Life of Brian is very funny as well, but it's just to smart for it's own good, I'll have to hunt it down and watch it again but at the moment, Holy Grail is just the best, to me!

03-21-2010, 11:23 AM	#9
Mahatma Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2009 Location:A bit off... Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:247 Blu-ray reviews:8	Life of brian by far http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbI-fDzUJXI

03-21-2010, 11:43 AM	#10
sixteenvolt420 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Drums, Pennsylvania Blu-Ray SteelBooks™ #: 64 Blu-ray collection:438 Trading Score:69	Holy Grail is by far my favorite Monty Python movie.

03-21-2010, 12:36 PM	#11
DBLN8 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Washington DC Blu-ray collection:158 Trading Score:2	1 Holy Grail. 2 Life of Bian. 3 Meaning of life.

03-21-2010, 12:44 PM	#12
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	My favorite is Holy Grail. Life of Brian is also very funny. I am not sure if I have seen Meaning of Life. Rich

03-21-2010, 12:47 PM	#13
SillyMammo Expert Member Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:426 Blu-ray collection:1086 Trading Score:2	While I love all 3 of these movies, Life of Brian is my favorite.

03-21-2010, 01:09 PM	#14
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	Holy Grail by far for me.

03-21-2010, 01:24 PM	#15
kolibri Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Somewhere near Arkham Asylum Blu-ray collection:134	For me it has to be Life of Brian. I think it's more coherent than the others and succeeds in its general objectives, i.e. the satirisation of organised religion and blind faith. To me it is the Pythons' most direct and pointed film, though I suppose Meaning of Life does come a close second in the regard, with its critiques of society. That isn't to say that I don't like Holy Grail. It is a great film, with some great, eminently quotable, dialogue - "I fart in your general direction. Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries." Oh, and who can forget The Holy Hand-grenade of the Antioch...

03-21-2010, 02:11 PM	#17
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:683	I'm a big Monty Python fan and would like all their films on blu, including And Now For Something Completely Different and Live At The Hollywood Bowl. Not sure how good Flying Circus could look on blu since it was mostly video taped and few parts done on 8mm film, I'm sure the current A&E DVD's are more than adequate for Circus.

03-21-2010, 03:08 PM	#20
Secretagentnumber6 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:St Louis Area Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:212 Trading Score:4	Life of Brian. Not that I do not love Holy Grail, but Life of Brian just is funnier to me. Meaning of Life is enjoyable but it is all over the place.

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