Life of Brian (1979) MOVIE REACTION! FIRST TIME WATCHING!! 

16:51-17:37 Best part of the video xd

Speaking of a "higher budget" the film actually had a problem with that because the studio withdraw their funding due to the cotroversial subject. So what ended up happening was that almost on a whim they showed the script to George Harrison, and he put up his own money, 3 million, on the basis that he wanted to see the movie.

A couple of references you might not have picked up: the guy who offers to help carry a crucifix and gets stuck with it is a parody of the story of the guy (Simon of Cyrene) who helped Jesus carry his cross; the bit where everyone is shouting "I'm Brian" is a parody of the climax of the film Spartacus (directed by Kubrick).

I'm Scottish living in Australia. I was a boss on a big job Two Cambodian guys used to pretend they couldn't talk perfect English to my boss. It was incredibly funny watching him trying to tell them what to do . They didn't like him,but they liked me,and could talk perfectly normal.

It never gets old watching people’s faces when the UFO shows up out of nowhere.😂 “You lucky bastard.”👍

The controversy over this film was bananas (in the US and UK). The Pythons had debates with religious leaders on TV (you can find them on YT, I believe). But here's the rub, none of the religious leaders' arguments held up _because they refused to see the film!_ 🤣 They had no clue how wrong they were in their criticisms. It was simply embarrassing. It just went to prove a number of the points made in the film. 🤦🏼‍♂️

Seeing Shaun laugh uncontrollably was great and contagious.

Cast off the shoes, follow the gourd. Wise words I have followed for many years.

I'm American. I have never heard people argue about how to pronounce scone, but it absolutely fits with Monty Python

16:50 Shaun was brought to tears. One of the best laughs in the history of Cinema Rules! The reaction to the spaceship was also hilarious! Awesome reaction gents!

Shaun's crying laugh made my day

8:00 It’s called a mosaic. It’s done with colored tiles.

I remember that when it was released, there were a lot of protests when it opened because so many religious groups hated that it was making fun of religion. It was still a hit in spite of the protests and objections

The tagline for this movie reads: "So funny it was banned in Norway."

If you guys don’t sell Cinema Rules shorts to wear while watching Cinema Rules Shorts then you are missing an awesome merch opportunity.

The most quoted film of my seminary. Though Mel Brooks' Brief History of the World, Part 1 and Kevin Smith's Dogma also had some very funny bits that my professors and classmates managed to work into lectures and essays. But, man. This particular Monty Python film is just an absolute classic.

FIRST OFF SEAN LOSING CONTROL AND CRACKING UP DURING THE STUTTER BIT JUST MADE MY DAY!! I AM 65 YEARS OLD AND WAS A TEENAGER WHEN MONTY PYTHON AND THE FLYING CIRCUS WAS INTRODUCED TO AMERICAN AUDIENCES!! IT WAS DEFINITELY DIFFERENT THAN THE KIND OF COMEDY I WAS USED TO SEEING AND PERSONALLY I INSTANTLY WAS A FAN AND FELL IN LOVE WITH THAT TYPE OF HUMOR!! AT THE TIME MOST FOLKS THOUGHT THE BRITISH SENSE OF HUMOR WAS SORT OF DRY OR BLAND AND PERHAPS DIDN'T UNDERSTAND A LOT OF THE JOKES OR THE WAY THAT THEY ARE PRESENTED!! GREAT REACTION THOUGH FELLAS!!

Honestly, it just goes to show that laughter is contagious!!! When Shaun was crying with laughter, it made me cry with laughter, at you laughing!!! It's a brilliant film!! Also, Tom's jumper is for sure the best, I want one!!!

“Always look on the bright side of life”

Shaun's contagious laughter had me in tears. He tried to hold it in but broke! LOL. THANK YOU FOR THE LAUGHS. They're desperately needed. Great medicine. This will go on my playlist of "things that make my day".

I have never seen you two laugh so hard. That was fantastic. Thanks.

"You're fuckin nicked me ol' beauty!" One of my favourite lines from the film that I feel like a lot of people just see as a throwaway joke.

That's not a jigsaw! That's a mosaic, where you put different-coloured pieces of ceramic together to produce a... Okay, basically, mosaics are jigsaws. Love your reactions, guys!

Terry Gilliam's animation segments were always a random kind of occurance in Monty Python tv and movies. The UFO segment makes sense for regular MP fans as the weird animation is part of every MP experience.

"We got lumps of it in the back" is my favorite line from the movie lol.

Long time Monty Python fan! Holy Grail is great, yet Life of Brian edged it out as my favorite MP movie. Also love Cleese's Fawlty Towers, all of Palin's travel documentaries and, of course, the original series, Monty Python's Flying Circus. Humor, like music, is timeless. Happy you've discovered the joy that is Monty Python!

I loved how Shaun couldn’t stop laughing at one point, that’s me throughout the film.

It’s a movie that benefits from multiple viewings. I’ve watched it at least once a year for over 30 years. It never ceases to amaze me with its insights into human nature. It was banned in my country, Ireland, for many years, for obvious reasons. Satire doesn’t get any better than this.

Go, I've seen the full movie countless times - and it's such fun seeing that it still hits with a new audience. So many classic moments. I think my favourite moment will always be Michael Palin as Pilate, when the guards started laughing about "Biggus Dickus". There's these two who barely can hold it in - and then he steps behind them... Not the "Incontinentia Buttocks" joke - that's fine too - but what kills me each time is the look on Pilates face before that. When he watches the two guards and suddenly gets this mean "I'll get them!" look. And then, in a completely "harmless" voice goes: "He has a beautiful wife, you know?" I'm still not 100% sure, how to exactly read this scene, in the altogether way Pilate acts it doesn't really make sense, because before and after he's outraged people laugh at his fwiend's name and doesn't get what's supposed to be so funny. But all of a sudden he becomes all cunning and mean about it... Michael Palin's acting is just beautiful. :)

George Harrison mortgaged his house to finance the movie & ended up creating a production company that produced many other British classics in the '80s. He cameos in _Brian_ in one shot.

13:05 Spike Milligan wasn't cast in the film, but he just happened to be on holiday in Tunisia when they were filming, so there he is.

I ADORE that Gremlins Christmas shirt!! I never understood why Die Hard is a Christmas staple with so many people, but not Gremlins. I would argue that Gremlins is a ton more Christmassy than Die Hard!!

Monty Python are HUGE and for good reason. Probably the most successful comedy act the World's ever seen and definitely the biggest from this country. Their worldwide success is pretty much unmatched. They all went on to have highly successful careers after Monty Python too. Their influence on comedy has been immense. They inspired generations of comedians and comedy writers and effectively revolutionised British comedy. Especially in tv and film. All highly intelligent guys, some of whom met at Oxford and some at Cambridge. They loved absurdism and surrealism, as well as outright silliness but there was nearly always a thread of real profundity running through their work.

Absolute classic. Been watchin this every year for like 30 years....never gets old. Always funny

Michael Palin's performance during the 'Biggus Dickus' scene was perfect.

To me this is without a doubt the funniest movie ever made.

0:24 - 'It's NOT about Jesus. It's about a very naughty boy called Brian !'

*Meaning of Life* used to be my favorite Monty Python movie because I thought it had the funniest jokes. Then I thought *Life of Brian* was my favorite because it's a fantastic, insightful piece of satire. Now I think *Holy Grail* is my favorite because it subverts so many movie making and story telling conventions. I've heard *Holy Grail* described as an "anti-movie," and I agree with that assessment. I can't think of another movie which is ultimately a joke on the audience itself.

I remember the religious groups protesting this film when it first came out in my little Indiana town. HAD to see it lol

When i was a kid my nan used to sing bright side of life to me, so nostalgic

This has got to be one of the most funniest films I’ve ever seen, you can’t have to many jokes, it’s a Monty Python film, it’s expected!

The two similar jokes I’ve always loved in this movie that were skipped here are about the idea of trying to threaten someone more after already sentencing them to death… trying to get the guy about to be stoned to stop saying Jehovah: “You’re only making it worse for yourself.” Making it worse? How could it get any worse? And the joking guy on his way to the crucifixion being told to shut up or he’ll get in trouble: “Oh dear… do you mean I might have to give up being crucified in the afternoon?” 🤣 Holy Grail and Life of Brian do represent two parts of my life: as a teenager, I loved Holy Grail a lot more as it felt a lot more quotable and my friend group were always trying to make each other laugh dropping those references in conversation. Getting older, I find I like Life of Brian more because of the humor being more social commentary while still being silly and quotable.

The reason for Brian not dying falling from the town is, the story of Jesus and that is the Miracle in the Monty Python script.

I like to picture the Python crew sitting on a beach working on the script and writing themselves into a corner. An argument ensues with how Brian is going to get to the bottom of the tower and Cleese spits out.."How is he going to get off the tower? An alien ship isn't about to swoop in, pick him up and drop him off at the bottom, is it!?!?!?".

They are the greatest at this kind of comedy, nobody does it better.

Ah, the greatest movie that shows the truth that started the Christmas season! Also, did you catch the George Harrison cameo? He helped finance the film, along with Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and several other musicians. RIP Graham Chapman and Terry Jones.

The best part wasn’t just Shaun laughing. It was him trying multiple times to reel it back in and not being able to get it under control. My face hurts from laughing with him 😂

That Gremlin sweater is epic. ❤

Was hoping Cinema Rules Shorts would be you two reacting to movies while only wearing shorts. Ah well, the other sounds good as well. Another great reaction here. Keep up the good work. 🙂

Yeah, apparently the guards in the Biggus Dickus scene were told they wouldn't be paid if they laughed, actually making it harder to keep a straight face 🤣

Life Of Brian was banned for decades in Aberystwyth and got its first showing in 2012. Weirdly Sue Jones-Davies the outgoing mayor of the town at the time was Judith in the movie. "It seemed a fitting way to end my reign as mayor."

Jigsaw puzzle? (Sigh). It's a mosaic. Patterns made with ceramic tiles.

Didn't know this is where The Bright Side of Life was from. Making more sense why it was in As Good as it Gets.

Great reaction, did you know during the filming Spike Milligan was on holiday nearby so they put him in it, you can see him in the middle at about 13:10

One of the greatest comedies of all time. Absolutely hilarious.

Because of the joke density, this movie truly gets better and funnier every time you watch it. You guys should revisit it, especially since you can lose your UK citizenship for failing to appreciate Monty Python.

this movie has a bigger budget also because George Harrison financed it (sadly it seems that his little cameo goes unnoticed)

Shaun weeping during the jailer scene of Life of Brian would be great for the shorts channel.

I loved your argument over the pronunciation of "scones"! 🤣

The establishment tried to ban this movie under blasphemy laws... John Cleese's defence was, "It's not blasphemous, it's heretical." 😂

OMG, it was so good to see you rolling from laughter.

Sean - "What the fuck just happened?" when the spaceship turns up. That's the Python gang.

Your post-film analysis was totally fair; Python IS exhausting, especially on a first viewing. On repeated viewings you can relax into it, and then you notice all kinds of other things. You were TOTALLY right about the cast really shining more in this one. Michael Palin (one of Python's most versatile performers) and Terry Jones (Brian's mother, the hermit) are WAY more featured in this one than "Holy Grail" and it makes all the difference. Palin, especially: Biggus Dikkus, the guy hanging in the dungeon, the guy organizing the crucifixion, "Big Nose", he's one of the prophets sermonizing, he's one of the gang, and I'm probably missing some others. He's just hitting it out of the park in this one. The satire in the movie is so sharp, it just gets better and better, especially the more you know about history and religion. Anyways, been almost two years since I discovered your channel and have been wanting you guys to check this out......THANK YOU!!!! The laughing jag at the stuttering guards was priceless! I've never seen him laugh so hard in ANY reaction!!!! He was CRYING with laughter!

monty python films are genius and never get old.

haven’t watched you guys in a few months. always happy when i come across this channel, i just binge everything🤣

9:22 gets me everytime!!!! LMFAO

The Latin grammar lesson is the best scene in the movie.

Like The Grail, this film is made to re-watch many times so if the laughs can make you miss bits you'll catch them later.

The alien scene is a jab at the concept of Deus Ex Machina (God in the machine). Deus ex machina was extensively used in Greek litterature, whenever a hero was in mortal danger but there was more story to tell with him, he would be saved by a god appearing and taking him away from danger. Today, it's used for lazy writting, for example the heroes are in a remote place surrounded by enemies and you don't know how to continue the story so you have the rescue arriving in the nick of time, exactly at the very place. The monthy python crew pushed the concept to absurd limits with aliens saving Brian from a certain death. What makes the scene so hilarious is how you absolutely do not expect it and the absurdity of it is just so funny. These guys were truly comedic geniuses. Needless to say (about the movie) that it did ruffle some feathers among some christian institutions, especially the singing on the cross at the end. Python got a lot of heat but John Cleese famously went on TV to defend the movie saying that they weren't making fun of jesus but doing a criticism of fanatism in organised religions. A fantastic christmas movie that people should react to is the anime Tokyo Godfathers by Satoshi Kon (Perfect blue, Paprika) Do watch it, it's really great.

I feel like you guys would really enjoy Flight of the Concords (the series), if you haven't seen it the first season is pretty hilarious. Also, fairly sure Holy Grail is much more well known than Life of Brian (especially amongst the yanks). FWIW The Meaning of Life is also worth a watch.

Cohesive is a relative term when talking about Monty Python 😁

I fecking love this film!!

The Leper is hopping around because his foot had fallen off, then Jesus cured him. He just got used to hopping. LOL

This is in my top 3 films ever. Utter brilliance!

If you want to see another film saved by George Harrison you could try the greatest British gangster film of all time, _The Long Good Friday_

Sterling work as always chaps, Monty Python is what happens when 5 classically educated Brits are given free reign to satirise the absurdity of human nature. Times change, humans don't.

The biggest irony in this movie is that, while John Cleese has gone full reactionary these days, in the movie they actually respect the character of Loretta, they treat her exactly the way she asked without any kind of fuss.

10:16 It's Monty Python, you don't come to terms with anything, you just watch and enjoy. Just like anything from Mel Brooks.

9:20 literally same thought process 😂😂😂😂😂

Saw this as a teen, many years ago, after having watched, and rewatched, Holy Grail, and didn't appreciate it. Watched again in my 20's, and it's easily now my favourite. Brilliant nuanced satire.

That was great guys great reaction Shaun laughing was brilliant & made me laugh so much! Monty Python are brilliant and stands the test of time! John Cleese in Fawlty Towers is still my fav still watch it regularly great thanks guys 👍

The UFO is a parody of how Greek tragedy plays would resolve a moral dilemma in a script: They would toss a fake cow 🐄 onto the set. As in, anything that couldn't be explained; insert Devine intervention. On your critism on comedic timing. You need to watch the film several times. It's not written for your comprehension level, the Python team are all Cambridge University educated. Graham Chapman is an MD. So, if you're not at that level, watch it again and again.

I think the alien bit was made as a criticism of 'deus ex machina', where a hero (or deity) comes out of nowhere to save the day; common in ancient and some modern- plays/films, etc....

I am a stutterer and I laughed just as much as Shaun.

I’ve seen this film countless times over the years, and I still laugh hysterically!

When this movie came out in the States, it got banned 😂

First time I can remember seeing Shaun break! Awesome

the part of romans go home to a romance language speaker is so fun that is school.

A bit of back story: At a press conference for "Holy Grail" they were asked what their next project was and Idle quicktly retorted: "Jesus Christ's Lust for Glory." He was joking, but it was basically what laid the foundation for "Brian."

The next Monty python movie you shoud watch is: a fish called Wanda! It is the best one IMO.

I'm an American, and while i've always heard of Monty Python I never saw any of the movies, really don't know anything about them. After watching your guys reaction I think I will dive into that universe. I think M.P. was much bigger in the U.K. than the U.S.A. but im now officially curious. I'll probaly watch them in the order they were realeased. I love movies that make fun of religion, my favorie bieng Dogma. Keep up the good work! Love the Gremlins sweater😊

That Movie is still so good and very funny! I first saw it in 1996 on TV here in Germany! I got that Classic on Blu Ray in my Collection!

Love the Gremlins sweater

Beatle George Harrison put up the majority of the budget for the Life of Brian.

To everyone reading this I hope you take all life has to offer Merry Christmas

Gremlins jumper is way cool.

The alien bit was so random ha ha I loved it

Another great video from a great film! Tom, where did you get the Gremlins jumper? Love it 😍

I saw this on the big screen when it first came to the USA and have loved it ever since. I think it is one of the funniest movies ever made. One of my favorite scenes is when Brian is THROWN into the cell and there is another prisoner hanging on the wall. "I've been here five years they only hung me the right way up yesterday". I say that at work, but I've been there for 42 years. You will probably get away with crucifixion. We have many politicians that should get away with crucifixion today After all it's the best thing the Romans ever did for us.

You guys would love Yellowbeard. Graham Chapman (Brian ; King Arthur) stars as Yellowbeard the pirate. It feature some of the other Pythons as well as some Mel Brooks regulars (Madeline Kahn; Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman) and also Cheech and Chong.