Which Python film is your favorite? Holy Grail or Life of Brian??

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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Monty Python and the Holy Grail

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marax-4 — 12 years ago(October 27, 2013 08:49 AM)

To me, I would say Life of Brian. The stonning scene and the Biggus Dickus scene are hilarious x)

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yusef-ghanima — 12 years ago(October 27, 2013 11:46 AM)

both are pieces of crap, i found and now for something different hilarious, but it's taken from the tv serious, not really a movie

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Dweezer — 12 years ago(November 07, 2013 05:01 PM)

Life of Brian
Better story, Better satire, MUCH better ending.
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darryl-tahirali — 11 years ago(July 14, 2014 01:06 PM)

Life of Brian
Better story, Better satire, MUCH better ending. - Dweezer
Well put. That's my assessment too.
"We hear very little, and we understand even less." - Refugee in Casablanca

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Shaza123 — 12 years ago(November 08, 2013 06:11 PM)

Life of Brian. I do love Holy Grail though.
"He's not the Messiah. He's a very naughty boy!"

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donstuie — 12 years ago(November 13, 2013 04:43 PM)

Holy Grail has funnier moments (but some moments that miss the mark), whereas Brian is a stronger film overall with fewer misses.
Personally, my favourite of the two is Holy Grail simply because I laugh harder.

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balehead74 — 12 years ago(November 28, 2013 06:08 AM)

For me it's almost a tie, but if I must choose, I'd say 'Life of Brian' simply because of the feelgood ending song.

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Kruleworld — 11 years ago(January 27, 2015 06:22 PM)

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I'd say 'Life of Brian' simply because of the feelgood ending song.
the ending is one part of Grail that i don't like. yes, it's done for comic effect, but it ruins the story.
Gimli: Youll find more cheer in a graveyard.

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ZakkWyldeMyLittlePony — 12 years ago(December 19, 2013 06:56 PM)

I love them both.
"Rock and Roll's been going downhill ever since Buddy Holly died"-American Graffiti

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lukehere99 — 12 years ago(December 28, 2013 12:47 PM)

Holy Grail because it is my favorite comedy of all time. However Life of Brian is second.

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wind_of_rage — 12 years ago(January 19, 2014 05:42 PM)

Holy Grail.
Life of Brian shows better evolved cinematic craftmanship, but the holy grail is the more pythonesque movie and for that reason alone remains invictus.

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Sonatine97 — 11 years ago(April 18, 2014 02:50 AM)

Holy Grail, but only just!
I like both films, but Grail seems more hardcore to me; given the budgetary constraints, and Chapman's ongoing problem with alcoholism during filming, it just feels more in keeping with Python - raw & spontaneous; whereas "Brian" had a far bigger budget, a more generous production crew & studio behind it. And as a consequence I felt it to be a little too "nicely packaged", even though it still remains a classic Python film.
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Nerdglaze420 — 11 years ago(August 03, 2014 03:15 PM)

The big studio copped out at the last minute. Instead, the movie had George Harrison behind it.

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TDeMona — 11 years ago(April 23, 2014 08:44 AM)

I'm going to go with Brian, but just barely.
Meaning of Life also has it's great moments and plenty of them, although over all it's the weakest.

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rhi-everall — 11 years ago(June 07, 2014 06:00 PM)

Life of Brian, without a doubt. Grail is lame in comparison.
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hachmom-1 — 11 years ago(July 21, 2014 07:24 PM)

HO;y Grail, I find it funnier, more quotable, and more truly Python,
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SampanMassacre — 11 years ago(July 31, 2014 10:38 AM)

Those scenes in LIFE OF BRIAN were great, true satire, but it's too bad the movie veered off into that revolutionary plot line and stopped being a parody.
Holy Grail is a much better film.

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SampanMassacre — 11 years ago(July 31, 2014 10:44 AM)

It's the same question as what's funnier with Mel Brooks, Blazing Saddles or Young Frankenstein. YF is like LOB, more subtle, while Holy Grail is like Blazing Saddles, a celebration of greatness.

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flyerzzrul — 11 years ago(August 19, 2014 07:09 PM)

Dude, I was about to post the exact thing