And now for something completely [true . . . ] untrue! “Brilliant -Terry Jones "A-…Hilariously profane 'docudrama'"-Entertainment Weekly "A Sgt. Pepper's-like mash-up of animation, surrealism, fourth-wall breaking, and drag" -The Times (U.K.) Holy Flying Circus reimagines the controversy surrounding Monty Python's 1979 film, Life of Brian, which was greeted with widespread outcry and accusations of blasphemy. Matters reached a head when Michael Palin and John Cleese agreed to take part in a BBC talk show about Life of Brian with a Church of England bishop and a staunchly Catholic broadcaster. The ensuing TV debate put the Pythons in their most absurd role yet: the voice of reason. From Oscar®-nominated writer Tony Roche (In the Loop) and starring Darren Boyd (Little Dorrit), Charles Edwards (The Shell Seekers), Tom Fisher (The Illusionist), and Stephen Fry (Jeeves and Wooster), this fantastical docudrama is a Pythonesque peek behind the scenes of one of the most notorious-and beloved-films from the legendary troupe.
M**N
Sureal But True! A Great Watch For Python Fans
I've long known about the controversy surrounding the release of the film Life of Brian, but this dramatization of those events brought the history of it to life in an amazingly entertaining way. The filmmakers relate the tale in a way that is highly evocative of the style of Python, and make great use of it. A few of the actors stepping into the roles of the members of the Python troupe aren't perfect... but the actors playing the most important two as far as this tale goes, Palin and Cleese, are downright uncanny in the roles!There are a few fun bonus features included as well, but it might have been nice to have a bit more. Perhaps some interviews with the Pythons, reminiscing about the controversy with the perspective of the passage of time, or commenting on how they were portrayed in this film? Or at least including the actual footage of the talk show appearance that formed the climax of this film! (I sought it out on Youtube after watching this film, and would encourage everyone who watches this film to do the same. The condensed version of the show as appears in this movie is what was needed for the narrative, but seeing the whole thing is to see an epic win for intelligence over blind prosecution!)Recommended for all Python fans, or for people who may be interested in a tale of artists winning out over those who would censor "offensive" works without first checking to see if the assumed offence was actually present.
M**R
Buy it, buy it, buy it!
If you are a Python fan, buy this! These guys are even funnier than the real Pythons. When you are watching note how many different roles each actor played. Funniest was the guy with Tourette's. Wow, I never thought I'd say something like that, but this actor and the writers hit a home run.
J**I
HOLY FLYING CIRCUS (Blu-ray)
Just GREAT. IT BROUGHT BACK MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF MY PAST. I suggest you get a copy and enjoy the trip of the Holy Flying Circus in (Blu-ray)
E**N
Fantastic
If you're a huge Python fan like I am, you will not be disappointed by this movie. Hilarious and very well done - and all the casting (save for one person, I'll let you guess who it is) is spot on. A must watch. :)
K**R
Wonderful
Very entertaining and funny. A story done about the Pythons using a sort of "comedic sketch" format. Before watching this, find the video on YouTube about the John Cleese and Michael Palin debate over the "Life of Brian." It will make more sense.
F**Z
Five Stars
great product!
E**S
Very Creative!
The film was hilarious and all the actors were great. The film is very quirky and may not be for everyone. But for those who like quirky british humor, it's a must see.
M**A
The acting on this video made me appreciate the original actors even more as the actors in this video (even with great material
With the small resolution picture I originally saw I thought these were the original Python actors. The acting on this video made me appreciate the original actors even more as the actors in this video (even with great material to work with) are quite bad. Do not recommend.
M**S
It's a DVD
Ok, but added nothing to what I already knew. Some good character representations.
G**K
Well worth the money
I had already seen this on TV but it was worth getting on DVD. Very wacky and very funny.
E**A
Five Stars
Very enjoyable story of the Pythons and the time surrounding the Life of Brian, excellent casting and well worth watching
D**G
Brilliant, I thought the actors played the parts very ...
Brilliant, I thought the actors played the parts very well. If you like monty Python then get this film on there struggle to bring such a very funny film to the screen excellent
A**V
Perfect for a rainy day
Perfect for a rainy day
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