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- 1975 - COMEDY/QUEST...PG Rating...COLOR/90 Minutes
- DIRECTOR: Terry Gilliam
- CAST: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
- Just what is the airspeed velocity of an unladen Australian Sparrow?...And for that matter;...What is my favorite color? These and many other questions go unanswered in this hysterical farce. The "Python's", or whatever they call themselves, have given us one of the funniest films ever made. Nobody does it as well as "MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS"
- I have been obsessed with "MPFC" for many years. Many people I talk with, don't seem to get their wry, satirical humor. What a loss! This incredibly funny & zany troupe has been "tweaking" the system for decades; and the best part of this, is that most everything they do, goes over most people's heads!
- "MONTY PYTHON & THE HOLY GRAIL", pokes fun at every "Sacred Cow" imaginable! British Royalty, Christianity, France, Political Science, The Bible, Logic, Chastity, History, and obviously, King Arthur...Oh! Did I mention the Catholic Church? They are relentless, spiteful, and right on target with their ever sharpened-barbs!
- One of my favorite running gags in this flick, deals with Sir Bedevere. He is supposed to represent knowledge and common sense, but he is constantly showing us how idiotic and stupid he really is. Whether raising his "see-through" helmet-visor for a better view, or teaching the local serfs about witches; he is probably the silliest character in the film. His solution to take the French knights castle, (Think: "Trojan Rabbit"), must be seen to be believed!
- My other favorite gag involves coconut shells, being used for "horse-clopping" sound effects. You heard me! "Clop-Clop, Clop-Clop, Clop-Clop!"
- TRIVIA QUEST: How many horses are there in "MONTY PYTHON & THE HOLY GRAIL"?......ANSWER: Watch the film and find out!!! (Oh alright!...SPAM me and I'll tell you!)
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