DVD : Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Special Edition)

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Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Special Edition)
starring: Connie Booth, Elspeth Cameron, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Carol Cleveland
directed by: Jones, Terry

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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 9780767853521
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0767853520
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: October 23, 2001
Running Time: 89 minutes
Sales Rank: 643
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: May 10, 1975

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Product Description:
Monty Python And The Holy Grail is a hilarious send-up of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur and framed by a modern-day murder investigation.This two-disc special edition includes a widescreen presentation of the film along with commentaries by directors Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones behind-the-scenes photos you've never seen before and much more!Bonus Features:Disc One: On-Screen Screenplay: Read The Screenplay While You Watch The Film Enlightening Commentaries by Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones Plus General Complaints and Back-Biting by John Cleese Eric Idle & Michael Palin Extraordinary Animated Menus Scene Selection Exciting "Follow The Killer Rabbit" FeatureDisc Two: Three Mindless Sing-Alongs Join Michael Palin and Terry Jones in their Special Documentary: The Quest For The Holy Grail Locations How To Use Your Coconuts (An Educational Film) Monty Python And The Holy Grail In Lego! "On Location with The Pythons" (18 min.) An Interactive Cast Directory Tons of Terry Gilliam's Original Sketches Plus Posters Behind-The-Scenes Photos A Load Of Rubbish - A Surprise Package of Mystery Items Specially Included for the Mentally Challenged. Unused Locations! How The Directors' Recce Used Up The Budget! Theatrical Trailers WeblinksSystem Requirements:Starring: Graham Chapman John Cleese Terry Gilliam Eric Idle Terry Jones and Michael Palin. Directed By: Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. Running Time: 89 Min. Color. This film is presented in "Widescreen" format. Copyright 2001 Columbia TriStar.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: PG UPC: 043396052765 Manufacturer No: 05276

Amazon.com essential video:
Could this be the funniest movie ever made? By any rational measure of comedy, this medieval romp from the Monty Python troupe certainly belongs on the short list of candidates. According to Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide, it's "recommended for fans only," but we say hogwash to that--you could be a complete newcomer to the Python phenomenon and still find this send-up of the Arthurian legend to be wet-your-pants hilarious. It's basically a series of sketches woven together as King Arthur's quest for the Holy Grail, with Graham Chapman as the King, Terry Gilliam as his simpleton sidekick Patsy, and the rest of the Python gang filling out a variety of outrageous roles. The comedy highlights are too numerous to mention, but once you've seen Arthur's outrageously bloody encounter with the ominous Black Knight (John Cleese), you'll know that nothing's sacred in the Python school of comedy. From holy hand grenades to killer bunnies to the absurdity of the three-headed knights who say "Ni--!," this is the kind of movie that will strike you as fantastically funny or just plain silly, but why stop there? It's all over the map, and the pace lags a bit here and there, but for every throwaway gag the Pythons have invented, there's a bit of subtle business or grand-scale insanity that's utterly inspired. The sum of this madness is a movie that's beloved by anyone with a pulse and an irreverent sense of humor. If this movie doesn't make you laugh, you're almost certainly dead. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- HILARIOUS!
Well, the movie was not remastered, but personally I could care less. This movie is hilarious and one of the absolute best! Plus, I love the "Holy Grail in LEGO" that is available off the 2nd DVD's menu. Buy this movie, as it is one of the best!

Rating:

- Stands the test of time - pretty much
Overall a very good movie but given the passing of time, some parts could have taken us further. The classic horseless riders, coconut clapping grooms, and the British versus French humor are truly timeless. However, the scene with the animation seems in retrospect, a little out of place and the political satire has so much more room for enhancement now. The ending always leaves me a little disappointed and I wonder if they just ran out of ideas on how to end the show? Overall - some good laughter ... Read More

Rating:

- Interesting Azon aside
Several years ago Azon included a Leonard Maltin review in the notes, and it was obvious by the review that he either hadn't seen the movie, or at least hadn't paid attention, he had characters and scenes out of place. I posted a review that said (more or less), who cared what Maltin had to say about anything anyway. Believe it or not, apparently Maltin read the page, took umbrage with my comments, managed to get Azon to reveal my personal information, and actually had an assistant call me at work ... Read More

Rating:

- You've got to love British Humor
I've got to admit that you will not like this unless you can handle British humor. But if you can handle it, this is funny and outrageous and totally irreverent.

Rating:

- Terrible
I enjoyed the broadway show more than I enjoyed the movie, what a boring work of art.

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