
The story of Brian of Nazareth (Graham Chapman), born on the same day as Jesus of Nazareth, who takes a different path in life that leads to the same conclusion. Brian joins a political resistance movement aiming to get the Romans out of Judea. Brian scores a victory of sorts when he manages to paint political slogans on an entire wall in the city of Jerusalem. The movement is not very effective but somehow Brian becomes a prophet and gathers his own following. His fate is se... (Full plot summary below)
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The story of Brian of Nazareth (Graham Chapman), born on the same day as Jesus of Nazareth, who takes a different path in life that leads to the same conclusion. Brian joins a political resistance movement aiming to get the Romans out of Judea. Brian scores a victory of sorts when he manages to paint political slogans on an entire wall in the city of Jerusalem. The movement is not very effective but somehow Brian becomes a prophet and gathers his own following. His fate is sealed however and he lives a very short life.
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| ReelViewsJames BerardinelliIt has been said that a Monty Python movie is only successful if it offends everyone in the audience at least once. By that measuring stick as well as nearly any other, The Life of Brian is an unqualified triumph. It makes us confront our foibles and laugh at them. |
| Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranThe more things change, the more we have to laugh if we are to have a prayer of remaining sane, and the Pythons are the best possible step in that direction. |
| www.kcactive.comUri Lessing...targets...religious zealots who take Jesus' simple messages of peace and love and use them...as cries for war and persecution. |
| Three Movie BuffsScott NashAlthough some consider Monty Python an acquired taste, anyone with a sense of humor and an open mind should find something in this movie to enjoy. |
| Chicago ReaderJ. R. JonesI've always considered it the group's nadir; it seems toothlessly silly. |
| The GuardianPeter BradshawBut what a triumph this film was for Chapman, who gave a convincing, touching performance as the bewildered everyman who decides to make a stand, and in his battle with the evil empire makes a Luke Skywalker-style discovery about his lineage. Life of Brian is an unexpectedly earnest, sweet-natured hymn to the idea of tolerance. |
| Your Movies (cleveland.com)Gerry ShamrayOverrated Python flick. It's just not that funny. |
| Cinema em CenaPablo VillaçaA prova definitiva (como se mais uma prova fosse necessária) do brilhantismo inigualável do Monty Python. |
| Irish TimesDonald ClarkeRegularly voted the funniest British film. A contender. |
| Detroit Free PressTerry LawsonStill has its rude, rowdy sting -- and it still speaks more truth about religion than nearly all serious movies on the subject. |