just watch it!

Expected more

if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

...And already Colin is working on that weak left knee of his...I wish comedy like this was still being produced. From the wrestling skit to The Last Supper where Michaelangelo (Idle) is trying to convince the pope (Cleese) to flesh out the painting with 28 disciples and 3 Christs, to Silly Olympics and the Marathon for Incontinents, to International Philosophy where the great German thinkers take on the Greeks for a match of contemplative football, and of course The Four Yorkshiremen who take "when I was a child" exaggerations of hardship to the ridiculous level like only they could, and my personal favorite: Little Red Riding Hood who daintily kicks down trees and uses their lumber to wipe her nose while she's gnawing on a shank of meat.And amidst all of this lunacy is an attention to detail and authenticity that transform a collection of satires into a masterpiece.

This live show, featuring all six Pythons plus Carol Cleveland and Neil Innes, is a mix of their own classic sketches and some stuff which predated the team together. Cleveland of course had been an honorary member of the group right from day one as she was almost always the glamour girl in their sketches; Innes had been involved with them since TV series 4 and Holy Grail.Not entirely a success, it does shine for the following - Graham's sketch where he wrestles with himself, the film bits of the German shows (rarely seen stuff on the Olympics and a fairy story about Red Riding Hood), the songs - Terry Gilliam's 'I've Got Two Legs', Neil Innes' 'How Sweet To Be An Idiot' and more. The Lumberjack Song is there but no Dead Parrot (but it isn't missed).From pre-Python there is 'Four Yorkshiremen', which is funny whoever chooses to appear in it. For audience participation the best bit is the 'Philosopher's Song', which song-sheet to sing along to. However, I didn't enjoy this as much as the TV programmes and the films. It seemed too contrived and rather cynical at times, and also (particularly from Cleese) there is too much reliance on swearing to get laughs when there's no need. It's ok if you've already seen anything else - but avoid if you don't know Python already.

The Plot:Six men who are famous for their television sketch comedy show known as "Monty Python's Flying Circus", preform some of their favourite sketches in font of a live audience in Hollywood.Review:No doubt that fans will love this and others may get a giggle or two if they watch this, but to enjoy all of it they need to need to be either drunk, in a really laughing mood or watch it with friends who find this hilarious. ***

Most of the sketches and skits are adapted from ones shown on the TV show; there's little that's new, which is mildly disappointing. Good thing, then, that the MP troupe is so adept; familiarity seems to be the point, and allows fans to sit back and enjoy the film.A few parts drag- I wasn't too thrilled with the musical numbers, nor with the History of Slapstick.The most disappointing thing about this movie is a problem only for those who watch it on laserdisc; there are no chapter breaks, and side one ends abruptly -IN THE MIDDLE OF A SCENE-! This is quite disconcerting, and ruins the sketch.