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Monty Python's the Meaning of Life
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Actor(s): John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Universal
Creator(s): Writer John CleeseWriter Terry GilliamWriter Eric IdleWriter Terry JonesWriter Michael PalinWriter Graham Chapman
Director(s):
EAN: 9781417067374
Format(s): AC-3ColorDolbyDTS Surround SoundDubbedDVD-VideoSubtitledWidescreenNTSC
ISBN: 1417067373
Label: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Language(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 Original LanguageSpanish SubtitledFrench SubtitledFrench Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Dubbed
List Price: $12.98
Manufacturer: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
MPN: MCAD28943D
Number Of Items: 1
Package Dimensions:
Height: 0.6"
Width: 5.3"
Length: 0.6"
Weight: 0.2 lbs.
Product Group: DVD
Publisher: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2005-08-23
Running Time: 108minutes
Studio: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: 1983-03-31
UPC: 025192894329
Editorial Reviews
Product Description:
It features small comedy sketches dealing with all of the stages and trials of life. Expect the un-expected. Plenty of religious vulgar and sexual humor may offend some groups. There are even musical numbers but with that same unmistakable brand of python humor. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 02/05/2008 Starring: Monty Python Simon Jones Run time: 108 minutes Rating: R Director: Terry Jones
Amazon.com essential video:
Perhaps only the collective brilliant minds of the Monty Python film and television troupe are up to the task of tackling a subject as weighty as the Meaning of Life. Sure, Kierkegaard, Wittgenstein, and their ilk have tried their hands at this puzzler, but only Python has attempted to do so within the commercial motion picture medium. Happily for us all, Monty Python's the Meaning of Life truly explains everything one conceivably needs to know about the perplexities of human existence, from the mysteries of Catholic doctrine to the miracle of reproduction to why one should avoid the salmon mousse to the critical importance of the machine that goes ping! Using fish as a linking device (and what marvelous links those aquatic creatures make), The Meaning of Life is presented as a series of sketches: a musical production number about why seed is sacred; a look at dining in the afterlife; the quest for a missing fish (there they are again); a visit from Mr. Death; the cautionary tale of Mr. Creosote and his rather gluttonous appetite; an unflinching examination of the harsh realities of organ donation, and so on. Sadly, this was the last original Python film, but it's a beaut. You'll laugh. You'll cry (probably because you're laughing so hard). You may even learn something about the Meaning of Life. Or at least about how fish fit into the grand scheme of things. --Jim Emerson
Amazon.com:
Perhaps only the collective brilliant minds of the Monty Python film and television troupe are up to the task of tackling a subject as weighty as the Meaning of Life. Sure, Kierkegaard, Wittgenstein, and their ilk have tried their hands at this puzzler, but only Python has attempted to do so within the commercial motion picture medium. Happily for us all, Monty Python's the Meaning of Life truly explains everything one conceivably needs to know about the perplexities of human existence, from the mysteries of Catholic doctrine to the miracle of reproduction to why one should avoid the salmon mousse to the critical importance of the machine that goes ping! Using fish as a linking device (and what marvelous links those aquatic creatures make), The Meaning of Life is presented as a series of sketches: a musical production number about why seed is sacred; a look at dining in the afterlife; the quest for a missing fish (there they are again); a visit from Mr. Death; the cautionary tale of Mr. Creosote and his rather gluttonous appetite; an unflinching examination of the harsh realities of organ donation, and so on. Sadly, this was the last original Python film, but it's a beaut. You'll laugh. You'll cry (probably because you're laughing so hard). You may even learn something about the Meaning of Life. Or at least about how fish fit into the grand scheme of things. --Jim Emerson
Customer Reviews Average rating - 4.0
Rating - 5 Date: 2009-01-02
Content: ... or else the entire production crew would have been struck down immediately after the premiere! The Meaning of Life is brilliant - it's funny, irreverant, delightful. The music is perfect. Just stay away from the salmon pate.
Summary: Proof that there is no god ...
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-12-24
Content: Classic Monty Python movie. If you loved The Holy Grail you'll love this one. Hysterical.
Summary: Great Movie
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-11-23
Content: And now I know "The Meaning of Life!" We are all programmed to carry out orders! lol Freida
Summary: I bought this because they told me too. On the Monty Python Free YouTube Channel!
Rating - 1 Date: 2008-11-19
Content: The DVD seems to have a big problem with interlacing.
Even when played on a 1080p blue ray up-convertion player on a HD-TV, the picture is terrible.
None the 20+ others DVD I own have this problem.
Summary: I LOVE this movie but... quality wise, I prefer the VHS version!
Rating - 4 Date: 2008-11-16
Content: if you like other Monthy Python, or things like Naked Gun then you will love this movie, i didn't find the opening scene very funny but the rest was hilarious
Summary: if you like slap stick style humor
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