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A good movie

Posted : 13 years ago on 10 May 2011 08:09

Before studying the Monty Python's work, I was wildly enthousiast at first. Eventually, after watching all the movies they have released so far, honestly, I have to admit that, even though I like what they do, I don't think I really love their stuff and I came to the conclusion that their humor is not really my cup of tea. This flick is definitely a really good example. I mean, it is completely anarchic and wild, there is no coherence whatsoever. Maybe it may sound appealing for you but it wasn't actually, at least, for me. To be fair, it was an anthology of their best sketches from the 1st & 2nd seasons of their original TV show so, obviously, it was never meant to be something homogeneous at all. Anyway, in my case, it was pretty much hit-and-miss as some sketches were pretty awesome but I couldn't care less about some other bits. But, all in all, it was still quite enjoyable and fun to behold because there were indeed some great scenes and some great laughs. To conclude, I don't think it is a masterpiece but it is still pretty good and it is definitely a must-see if you're interested in the Monty Python's legacy.


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Classic Monty Python.

Posted : 16 years ago on 9 May 2008 01:10

"THIS IS AN EX-PARROT!"


The Monty Python troupe scored much success with their long-running TV series Monty Python's Flying Circus. This introduced the world to a very unique style of British humour, and also gave the Monty Python troupe a big name. This was a positive when it came time to release the first film outing of the Monty Python gang.

And Now For Something Completely Different is essentially a very amusing anthology of famous, memorable (very silly) skits from their former TV show that are given an elaborate reworking. The production values are a whole lot better and the scripts have also been altered. During some of their memorable skits the higher production values equalled improvement over the original TV show version. However some of the more classic Monty Python moments were of higher standard when first broadcast in Flying Circus.

And Now For Something Completely Different has got all the basics...Dead Parrot, Lumberjack Song, Upper Class Twit of the Year, Self Defence Against Fresh Fruit, Marriage Guidance and several others, so you know you're all set. Much of the dynamic skits are of the usual outrageously hilarious Monty Python standard we've come to appreciate over the years; random humour, cerebral humour and slapstick humour. If you like the comedy style utilised by the Pythons you will without doubt have a tremendously fun time. If you're not a fan of the Pythons this is probably one to avoid.

Unless you count the numerous sub-plots that vary between skits, there is absolutely no discernable plot or storyline to speak of. The whole film is an extended episode of the former TV show; funny skits that are stitched together with a few transitional shots that take the random humour even further (for the most part these transitional shots are just random images of people saying "And now for something completely different"). I think it's pretty much impossible to get sick of such great Monty Python skits, and in my opinion it's impossible not to find the Python troupe's amusing antics anything short of hilarious.

I have been a fan of Monty Python for years and I am never disappointed in their unique humour. And Now For Something Completely Different is a fantastic film that supplies a number of great laughs and can make a rainy afternoon go by in no time. This is a reminder of the outstanding work the team were capable of producing when they were in their prime. The first Monty Python film is a top-notch effort on everyone's part. For the Python fans, this is absolutely unmissable. After the success of this film the Pythons were then given the green light to make Monty Python and the Holy Grail.



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