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Monty Python's the Meaning of Life

starring: Carol Cleveland, Matt Frewer, Simon Jones, Andrew Maclachlan, Monty Python

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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781417067374
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 1417067373
Label: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 23, 2005
Running Time: 108 minutes
Sales Rank: 3488
Studio: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: March 31, 1983



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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

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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



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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - The Meaning of Laughter
It's Monty Python at their best. Very funny lengthy sketches and musical numbers that have you rolling ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - The weakest of the Python films, but it's hardly unfunny
Out of all three Python films (Holy Grail, Life of Brian, Meaning of Life) this one is by far the weakest. ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Decent transfer for a 25 year old movie
Don't expect this to be your refrence HD material. While in my opinion this is the best of the Monty Python ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - They couldn't make it today!
An absolutely brilliant film, get the collector's edition and laugh like you've never laughed before!
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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - The meaning of life: Only from Monty Python
I think, this is the best of the films by the British comedy troupe Monty Python. The quality is superb, and ... Read More

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