First Time Watching | Monty Python's Life Of Brian (1979) | Reaction 

This film was banned in various places as it was considered blasphemous. Aberystwyth in Wales still had the ban in force 30 years later until a new mayor took office. That mayor was the actress who played the Welsh Tart.

My favorite bit (among so many) is when Brian addresses the crowd and tells them "You are all individuals" and they all chant back "yes, we are all individuals" (thus proving they aren't) and then one little voice says "I'm not" (proving that HE is). Just genius.

In 2014, the most requested song at U.K. funerals was "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life"

The girl who played Brian's girlfriend, Judith Iscariot (and who we get a full frontal nudity clip of) went on to become Mayoress of my town from 2008 to 2009. When the local cinema wanted to screen it, many people objected, but she said, ''I want it shown, it's something I did and I'm not ashamed of it'' Good for her ... and good for full frontal nudity everywhere.

"You're not a Muppet, You're a very naughty boy!"

Monty python is a great example of real British humour.

In the scene where Brian's followers were chasing him, the person who was left behind, and was looking lost was the great Spike Milligan. Spike was on holiday in Tunisia (where a lot of the film was shot). And they roped him in to play a small part...

Terry Gilliam ( the One American member of Monty Python) did ALL the animation for the entire TV series as well as the films. He usually acted in the films as a grotesque or simpleton. He was integral to Monty Python, it simply wouldn’t have been the same without him.

I remember the part that made me laugh the hardest was the punchline after the whole alien spaceship scene when Brian walks away from the crash and the guy standing there says: “you lucky bastard.” 😂

You made this the best reaction ever to this movie with one sentence. “Look at that bush.” Absolute gold.

Perhaps the best comedy film ever made.

its a classic film, you can watch it over and over, it will never get old.

Now do MP and the Holy Grail. You think life of Brian was batshit crazy, that film is a whole new level of shithousery .. and your “WHAT THE FUCK” had me in bits😂

"Oh! You lucky bastard..." - King B 'What just happened?' 👍🤣🤣🤣

The Python team were an institution and defined us for decades. Surreal comedy at it's very best. "He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy" is now written into folk law. Some hated the allegory, but it was never banned. It was too good.

The “mad” jailer who said “There’s lumps of it round the back” was played by Terry Gilliam, who went on to direct such classic movies as Twelve Monkeys, Brazil, Time Bandits and more. He did all the surreal animations for Monty Python.

One of the greatest films ever made.

This caused HUGE controversy when it was released in 1979 , bishops on tv lambasting it , crowds outside theatres protesting , even questions in Parliament. I just thought it was hugely funny and groundbreaking humour . As for the UFO moment … you have to suspend your disbelief and go with it as it’s as nutty as the rest of the movie . My biggest laugh throughout the film was “Wewease Woger” 😅. Some wag here in the uk named his racehorse after that quip and it had be in stitches listening to the racing commentator having to mention it’s name over and over again during the race . We’ve got a fantastic sense of humour in the uk and I wouldn’t have it any other way . 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

This movie never gets old and if you be honest, it's more actual than ever. Brilliant piece of fun.

One of the greatest things ever created by human beings. Such a brilliant assessment of society. Yes, relevant as the day it was released.

It's a very cleverly written script with many historical and theological jokes. The Monty Python team didn't attend Cambridge University for nothing. I love the way the Romans are all modelled on British officers - all so terribly polite, even when crucifying people.

This may have won the poll, but Holy Grail is an A+ must watch, I know you're gonna love it!

Spike Milligan scene just after the shoe is the sign is one of the funniest moments of any python movie.

The Pythons played all the main characters in their films and tv . John Cleese is always recognisable , don't know if you had issues with the music but "Always look on the bright side of life " has become a National song for times of adversity , from when your football team is getting relegated to the Falklands . It was performed at the Olympic closing ceremony . Their films , shows and tv we're a mixture of fantastical comedy and social commentary much of which is relevant today . Life of Brian was their most controversial offering , and also the funniest .

When Life Of Brian was made, space films and TV shows were all the rage in the aftermath of Star Wars, so that’s probably why there was a satirical side-swipe at the genre in the film’s own space sequence

UFO scene, greatest WTF moment in cinema history.

The song at the end ‘Always look on the bright side of life...’ is the most popular song played at UK funerals since 2014...superseding Frank’s ‘I did it my way’...proving the UK sense of humour stays strong and upbeat even with our final farewell

I fondly remember watching this with my best mate after skipping school and smoking a few joints, I was laughing so much I couldn’t catch my breath, I thought I was dying, or I was too stoned and just thought I was.

One of the funniest films ever made. Also one of the most truthful films about how religions form, have schisms and end up being good for laughs!

I watched this film when it was first released in 1979. I took a trip into London to the Leicester Square Odeon cinema. Never before, or since, been in an audience so convulsed with laughter.

The scene where Brian is picked up by the spaceship when he falls off the ledge, is known as a deus ex machina which comes from Roman plays meaning God in the machine- it is a common trope used in fiction where a character is suddenly saved by an unexpected and sudden event or character and Python are mocking it.

And Cleese as the centurion plays the arch-typical British Sergeant Major. Highly respectful to the rank status of officers but sometimes exasperated with the individuals who hold the rank. (Referred to as ‘Ruperts’ in the British armed services. Posh but inept) He plays it brilliantly. And he also plays the head of the Judean People’s Front as an arch-typical British 1970’s labour union shop steward in the mould of Fred Kite (Peter Sellers) in the film ‘l’m Alright Jack’… superb performance.

I was a teenager when this came out. Glad you got round to watching it. Classic comedy 🤣

One part that was pretty Meta was when Brian's mother called Judith a "Welsh tart". Both Terry Jones (Brian's Mother) and Sue Jones-Davis (Judith) are Welsh. Sue went on to become mayor of the Welsh town of Aberystwyth. It was rumored that the town had banned the film (The film was quite controversial at the time.), but that was not the case. It had deemed her nude parts "inappropriate".

John Cleese' series "Faulty Towers" is hilarious!!😄

Hi King Boomer, I’m Clint or Clit as my mates call me. Yes I’m English proud southerner and aspiring actor. Playing a Gangster character on a tv series in the making. Love your work, this is a classic. Big respect from Brighton UK too Florida US. 👍🏽😎🎥

Respect for the Spartacus reference, don't think I've seen any other reactor notice that!

Spike Milligan was on holiday in Tunisia with his family, he walked down from his hotel to say hi to the cast , many of which were his friends and ended up making a guest appearances in the movie.

When Terry Gilham died, all the other members of the team sang the Always Look on the Bright Side of Life at his Funeral Service.

Monty python were years ahead of their time with their comedy, absolute geniuses, especially The Holy Grail… the film was financed by eight investors: Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson, Holy Grail's co-producer Michael White, Heartaches (a cricket team founded by lyricist Tim Rice), and three record companies including Charisma Records..

When you've seen this film so many times, you always know what the next line is! Never gets old. 😂

Biggus Dickus and his wife Incontinentia are absolutely side splitting hilarious 😂😂😂

MONTY PYTHONS FLYING CIRCUS opened all doors to satirical comedy😂😂😂😂

Glad you enjoyed such a classic. The movie was banned on release in 1979 in Ireland, but just before it was pulled from the shelves in record stores I managed to buy the movie soundtrack on long play vinyl, so I had sound but no picture. Some of my friends were in Holland at the time and saw it in a movie theatre, with Dutch subtitles, so they got the jokes before everyone else in the audience who were a little bemused by these 3 guys laughing at the punchlines a couple of seconds before everyone else. The movie was given a public release here eight years later.

It's actually one of the two greatest political satires in my opinion - up there with Doctor Strangelove.

You should do "This is Spinal Tap" also

"You are all invidividuals!" "Yes, we are all individuals!" "I'm not!" that is brilliant!

Quite possibly the best line in any comedy movie is when Brian says your all individuals and one lone voice in the crowd says 'im not.' brilliant 🤣🤣

_"An unbeliever! Persecute!"_ LMAO My favourite Terry Gilliam movie has to be *Time Bandits* (1981) and Boomer you should definitely review that one, it's a great movie. The bit that got me most in Time Bandits was when one of them gets turned into a pig and everyone starts having a shootout with lasers, the pig is running around (with a human mind) trying to find somewhere to hide. That bit got me so bad I had to pause it and was nearly hyperventilating from laughing so much, it's the the idea of a pig (that is aware of everything a human is) running around dodging lasers. It's beyond silly.

The spaceship scene. We're following primitive religious beliefs while the universe is getting on with it. Loved the alien double take when they spotted Brian in the back seat. This is a very smart movie on many levels.

Many Roman roads here in England were built on top of existing roads

All members of Monty Python team played lots of different roles in the film. Some disguises are easier to spot than others! Wish it would do the rounds on the Cinemas, love to see it again on the big screen. Brilliant and hilarious! No one like them. Comedy gold. You must see the teams The Holy Grail another must watch comedy gold.

The only person I've seen get the Spartacus connection. Another thing to notice is that the potential kidnappers of Pilate's wife were all using battery powered lamps. George Harrison, who financed the film, was in one of the crowd shots.

7:00 you're absolutely spot on. What's incredible about this film is how relevent it is today just as it was back then. It shows how ridiculous religion is and how the same issues have always been and will always be there. That's the genius of Monty Python.

This movie hit the nail on the head all those years ago

Mel Brooks "HISTORY OF THE WORLD, PART ONE" IS HILARIOUS, TOO!!! ESPECIALLY THE MUSICAL NUMBER "THE INQUISITION" PURE MEL BROOKS!😂😂😂😂😂😂😄😄😄😄😄😄😅😅😅😅😅

Officially the funniest movie in the English language.

I went to see it at the cinema when it 1st came out and when the alien ship scooped him up I laughed so hard I couldn't get a breath in. In fact most of the film made me laugh that much. It's the funniest Python film in my opinion. There's only been one other film that made me laugh so much that I thought I would suffocate and that was Airplane.

Brian's mum is what's called a "pepperpot lady" pretty much. In their sketch comedy TV show every once in a while one or two of them would play screeching elderly ladies like her - and because of their silly hats they'd be christened "pepperpots" by them. :)

You noticed John Cleese playing multiple characters, but the rest of the Monty Python group also play multiple characters, except for Graham Chapman who only plays Brian and one other character Bigus Dickus with the lisp. He only plays the main character in the Holy Grail too. It's like one continuous sketch. OIh and Brian's mother, that actor only plays that role ( I think) because he directed the film. The guy who did the animations plays some small characters too, like the jailer, because he was in charge of the sets and cinematography.

I’m surprised you didn’t include “Blessed are the cheese makers”. That was hysterical.

Some things in life are bad They can really make you mad Other things just make you swear and curse When you're chewing on life's gristle Don't grumble, give a whistle And this'll help things turn out for the best And Always look on the bright side of life Always look on the light side of life If life seems jolly rotten There's something you've forgotten And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing When you're feeling in the dumps Don't be silly chumps Just purse your lips and whistle, that's the thing And Always look on the bright side of life (Come on) Always look on the right side of life For life is quite absurd And death's the final word You must always face the curtain with a bow Forget about your sin Give the audience a grin Enjoy it, it's your last chance anyhow So always look on the bright side of death A just before you draw your terminal breath Life's a piece of shit When you look at it Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true You'll see it's all a show Keep 'em laughin' as you go Just remember that the last laugh is on you And Always look on the bright side of life Always look on the right side of life (C'mon Brian, cheer up) Always look on the bright side of life Always look on the bright side of life Always look on the bright side of life I mean, what have you got to lose? You know, you come from nothing You're going back to nothing What have you lost? Nothing Always look on the right side of life Nothing will come from nothing, ya know what they say Cheer up ya old bugga c'mon give us a grin (Always look on the right side of life) There ya are, see It's the end of the film Incidentally this record's available in the foyer (Always look on the right side of life) Some of us got to live as well, you know (Always look on the right side of life) Who do you think pays for all this rubbish (Always look on the right side of life) They're not gonna make their money back, you know I told them, I said to him, Bernie, I said they'll never make their money back (Always look on the right side of life)

The song at the end is the most played song at UK funerals

In 1979 space movies were big, hence the spaceship appearance. The 6 members of Monty Python are all playing multiple roles. You will see the same in Holy Grail.

I'm more of a Holy Grail fan personally but both films are genius! 👍

Well, it looks like you'll be in for a treat when you decide to watch Monty Python's "The Holy Grail". You may note if you pay close attention that these 6 comedians who make up the Monty Python comedy troop play most of the main characters in their movies as they did in their BBC TV sitcom during the late 1960's into the 70's.

I experienced the ultimate reactions when watching The Life Of Brian at the cinema when it was released. People were in tears with laughter during this movie, the cineaa had the forethought to increase the volume so the inevitable laughter would not detract from actually hearing the audio.

I like the guy on the wall myself. "Oh, look at that bloody favoritism." I saw this in the theater in my teens and have always thought it one of the funniest movies ever made.

Huge thank you for this it is brilliant 😂

You need to watch the other Monty Python movies. They never disappoint 💙

In the Bigus Dickus scene, the Roman soldiers were played by extras who did not know the text and were strictly forbidden to laugh. They were told that those who laugh don't get paid. So their struggle against laughter is completely real.

All the external shots for this movie were done in Tunisia. The Ribat of Harthouma in Monastir doubled for central Jerusalem. My mate and I were fortunate the visit all the filming locations when we went there in 2004.

I love this. Monty Python is satire and absurdism and it's amazing. You should look up the songs 'Sit on my face' and 'Lumberjack song'.

Banned in Norway in 79. People went by bus to Sweden to see it. In Sweden they had a poster saying so funny they banned it in Norway. I am from Norway by the way.

I was 10 when my dad first introduced me to Monty Python. I've seen it so many times, helped by my high school Latin teacher that let me watch it far too often!

that UFO scene hits everyone like that ...WTF

When this came out there was uproar from the church who accused it of being blasphemous. There were serious debates on TV between John Cleese and Michael Palin defending it and bishops!

Men playing women characters who are pretending they aren't men at the stoning. Absolute classic

So good to see someone enjoy Python's timeless humor.

Stwike him centurion vewy woughly!! Hilarious reaction as always Bwian.

This wonderful film wouldn't be, if it were not for George Harrison God bless you George we love you yeah yeah yeah 🇬🇧😂☺☺😊😊

I enjoyed your reaction, and your description of it being "absurd" is spot on; a word you should use instead of "stupid." I know what you mean by "stupid," and how you are using it. But this film is far from stupid. It's particularly smart, and I think you understand that. Great hilarity and entertainment don't come from stupid. Still, I really did like watching your reaction. I was laughing right along with you.

Monty Python and the holy Grail is even more insane.

Went to see this has a teenager in 1980 , the cinemas were booked up every night, with lock outs , at a time when cinemas were starting to struggle to fill their seats due to the VHS video boom kicking in , with certain counties were banning it made it more popular, the silliness and wacky scenes were very Monty python , the older generation at the time just didn't get it , hearing a cinema crowd laughing from start to finish was amazing, Monty python's holy grail was another funny film ,

'What have the Romans ever done for us!?' 'It's my right as a man to be a woman!' ...and many others. South Park levels of prescience.

The guests stars in the Biggus Dickus scene were told that if they laughed they wouldn't get paid, so they were really trying not to laugh.

Top Class : ) Monty Pythons The Meaning of life is another masterpiece you must see !

So happy you reacted to this!

It might be apocryphal but I heard that in the bigus dickus scene, only Micheal Palin and Graham Chapman were in on it... the extras were told they Mustn't laugh at all as they had to get it in in one take

There was such an uproar from Christians when the film was released. But it never mocks the figure of Jesus, just the way people will believe anything ( e.g.MAGA ). Why they are so humourless I don't know. Reminds me of The Name Of The Rose ( SPOILER ALERT ! ) where the head monk hates it so much, he's willing to kill. There are humourous stories and jokes in Buddhist and Jewish faiths, usually about the failings of human nature and it make's you laugh and think.

Life of Brian is the funniest film ever made IMO, I can almost recite it word for word. A few years ago at a presentation which I thought had got too serious, way to serious, when they asked are there any questions, I could not resist asking "what have the Romans ever done for us?" it got a mixed reception and and some typicle answers from some of the audience.....................it did put me in my Bosses bad books though ;)

That was THEE best reaction from an American to any British film. You literally had me in tears with how you genuinely reacted & enjoyed the comical absurdity of the Pythons. Haven't laughed out loud like that for ages.👍😂 Subbed.

first saw this when I was about 8 years old and was my favourite film for years, glad you enjoyed it

The part with the space ship came about because they scripted Brian running up the spiral staircase, and the Pythons didn't know what to do next. So someone just blurted out "spaceship" and this scene was born.

Good to see you King. I love this movie. It has so many levels to it.

Ahh so happy to see this reaction. You NEED to do holy grail soon! Some real staples of British TV&Film getting reviewed on this channel. Keep it up!

He's not the king boomer, he's a very naughty boy!

That ‘What have the Romans ever done for us?’ Scene is ageless and priceless.

John Cleese was a Latin teacher so his getting brian to do the lines and get it right adds another layer

Well thanks King, that sure enhanced my lunch break and gave me the chuckles!