MONTY PYTHON'S LIFE OF BRIAN (1979) TWIN BROTHERS FIRST TIME WATCHING MOVIE REACTION! 

If you’ve ever taken Latin as a study, the Romans go home scene really lands.

Terry Jones (Brian's mum) died recently from dementia. He was an extremely talented writer, director & comic actor. The worst thing about his type of dementia is that it took his speech way before it took his mind. He suffered greatly for so long. Michael Palin stuck by him til the very end. Jones was a true national treasure.

The greatest story of the enduring legacy of this film is this: "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" was sung by the crew of the sinking british destroyer HMS Sheffield, while waiting to be rescued, after the ship was struck by an Exocet missile in May 1982 during the Falklands War.

16:21 the spaceship was added as a joke because the movie was released at the same time that Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back was being filmed. The Pythons put in the spaceship scene so they could “corner the Sci Fi audience”

This movie is quite simply a comedy masterpiece, so ahead of its time. Watching reactors freak out when the UFO appears never gets old 😂

"Wait till Biggus Dickus hears of this!" Fun Fact: When Pontius Pilate (Michael Palin) addressed the soldiers daring them to laugh, he was truly daring them. The soldier extras were ordered to stand there and not laugh, but not told what Michael Palin was going to do. Michael Palin, in fact, can barely stifle his own laughter when saying "Biggus Dickus" in front of the soldier asked if he finds the name "risible". Also, watching y'all laugh was a lot of fun. This movie is so iconic and was very controversial when it was released. It's amazing how well it holds up even after nearly 50 years.

“Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” was and probably still is the one of the most popular and requested songs at funerals in Britain. I’m having it at mine! That plus the Canon in D.

My grandfather was quite the Monty Python fan and "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" was his absolute favorite song. At his funeral, which we kept light as he would have liked it, I sang the song, complete with music. Family and friends loved it.

He's not the messiah! He's a very naughty boy! My favorite line 🤣😂

My favorite part was when the new religion first formed with his followers, schisms emerged within minutes. The gourdists vs. the sandalists. And even the sandalists had a schism.

I've been to a bunch of Iron Maiden concerts and they always play "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" after their concert as people leave. It is so cool listening to 1000's of metalheads singing and whistling along to it.

Such a comedy legend. Eric Idle wrote the majority of the material for this movie. And since he was best friends with George Harrison, Monty Python was able to make this movie possible. Reason being, when their financial backers bailed out on them, George stepped in and paid for the entire movie. Because he just wanted to see the film. He actually makes an appearance in the movie.

The best part is the UFO scene since it doesn't make sense which makes it hilarious

I first saw this film when I was a born-again believer, and I was not only NOT insulted or angered by it, but I thought there were excellent points about the nature of humanity (don't get me started). My son almost peed himself when he first saw the "Bigus Dickus" scene. What joy!

This film is so ahead of its time

"Wolf's nipple chips" is actually a sly reference to Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. They were supposedly abandoned as babies and nursed by a she-wolf.

13:34 “He’s a goblin!” That’s Terry Gilliam, the only American member of Monty Python and the guy who did all of their animation sequences. He’s also the guy who was banging king Arthur’s coconuts in the holy Grail (that sounded dirtier than I meant it, too).

Palin is, in my opinion, the funniest guy in the Monty Python troupe. He kills everything lol. Especially when they don’t expect the Spanish Inquisition.

"Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" was played at the funeral of Graham Chapman (Brian), which was attended by all of his Python castmates. John Cleese, delivering his eulogy, made a point of saying "I'd like to take this opportunity to be the first person to ever say 'F***' at a British memorial service", at Graham's request.

Did you see George Harrison’s (you know, from The Beatles) cameo staring into the camera in a crowd scene? He helped finance the movie, along with Pink Floyd, Elton John, etc. I’ll always love MP&HG but this film is definitely their best. The Pythons were all super smart college boys and did a lot of research on the time period.

'His rendition of always look on the bright side of life' THATS THE ORIGINAL! 😂

16:35 "I don't remember aliens in the Bible!" actually, if you read Ezekiel in the Old Testament, the descriptions the prophet made of the angels could be construed as aliens... as some conspiracy theorists have pointed out

Flawless comedy. Hugely intelligent writing hidden in pure silliness and stupidity Monty Python paved the way for modern day comedy they literally broke down barriers for everyone else Your editor for this reaction left out huge segments and major parts ppl want to see

I love this movie so much. Monty Python were all historians and philosophers as well as comedians. I took a couple religion classes in college and the professor showed this movie, and learning some of the more subtle jokes made it even funnier. My Latin professor showed the Romans go home part in class, too. I think the spaceship part of this movie is kind of a nod toward the Chariots of the Gods crowd. That book had only been published like ten years before this movie. Anyway, I'm glad you guys liked it, too. ✌🏽

The alien part was a nod to Star Wars which was released two years earlier. It was all the rage, so of course Monty Python had to spoof it.

7:37 "Red Sea pedestrian" is easily one of the best things ever written. Period. 😁

@OctoKrool The guy that "walks like a goblin" later directed "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas", along with many other movies. He also did the artwork for Monty Python and was one of the lesser-known members. I can't recall if you guys have seen Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, but you should. It's based on the book by Hunter S Thompson, that wonderous Gonzo journalist, and the lines between fact and fiction blur. But, based on anything I've read of Hunter S Thompson's life (Johnny Depp plays him in the movie) it feels pretty legit.

Just realized that the bit with the aliens could be the Pythons parallel to the "showed him all the kingdoms of the world" part of the Bible story. Just his luck he wasn't paying attention.

Back in 1991, I was in Mr Laycock's history class. Mr Laycock and I had the same taste in British comedy, so I'll never forget him ushering the students into the exams going "crucifixion party? Good. Line on the left, one cross each." Lovely fellow, Mr Michael Laycock. Newlands College, Wellington, New Zealand, just on the off-chance that another of his former students should pass this way.

YES!! The tagline reads, "So Funny, It Was Banned In Norway," as it was pulled from theaters in Europe, stating that it offended members of the Jewish, Catholic and Christian communities.

So wonderful, so funny, and so clever. The goblin jailer, incidentally, is director (and animator) Terry Gilliam!

Monty Pythons Flying Circus members originated satiric crazy humor. They all sent off into other directions eventually...one being Terry Gilliam, director, producer of awesome films...i.e. TWELVE MONKEYS"

In case you didn't realise it, everything in the movie was taken from the Bible. The sermon on the mount, the punishment of stoning for utterring the name of the lord, the whole woman issue, the time when the guy was helped by a bystander who scarpered, leaving him with the cross. Even the visitation by aliens is alluded to as an interpretation in the bible. Then all those "miracles" that people claimed had happened, the "sacred", holy items (the shoe, the gourd). This is exactly how hundreds of religions started and were continued. The whole thing was brilliantly done. Cheers.

The aliens made a lot of sense for the time this first came out (August 1979). It was between Star Wars (May 1977) and The Empire Strikes Back (May 1980). Everyone watching Life of Brian at the time immediately saw it as a Star Wars joke and thought it was hilarious.

I'm sure this will be one of my favowite weactions!

John Cleese taught Latin while he attended Oxford Law School where he met Graham Chapman, who was there studying medicine.

Fun Fact: The older Gentleman with the white beard standing in the middle of the group at about the 20:00 mark is Spike Milligan, A legend of British comedy whom the Pythons idolised. He was in this area of Tunisia at the same time as the Pythons by sheer coincidence making a documentary for British TV about his WW2 days fighting in North Africa. When the Pythons found out he was there they invited him to the set and he ended up making this Cameo in the Movie (in the actual Movie it lasts a little longer with Spike getting a few seconds alone on screen)

Monty Python is Iconic. Must watch viewing for anyone who likes intelligent silly comedy

That "WHAT THE FUCK IS HAPPENING" was Oscar-worthy, holy shit.

In the UK that song 'Always look on the bright side of life' is the most requested song to be played at funerals! I have penned it in for mine!

Aside from the Monty Python reactions, the Anchorman reaction, the Conan reaction, the Austin Powers reaction, the Taken reaction, the Spinal Tap reaction, and the Napoleon Dynamite reaction, what has OktoKrool ever done for us?

Oh shit. The conjugation scene brings back memories. When it comes to conjugation, I would definitely have no choice but to get it right every time. Moreso at home than in school. That's what happens when both of your parents are teachers.

Terry Jones played Brian’s mum. He is just hilarious! He also hosts and wrote a lot of history documentary series-my favorite is The Crusades.

This is so perfect! I just showed this movie to my friend yesterday, so its perfectly fresh in my memory. Gods, I love these guys' timing

The "goblin" is actually Terry Gilliam, prolific director of Time Bandits, Brazil, 12 Monkeys, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and more.

That may have been the first use of a hand as an eye socket. We see it again in 1982 - The Dark Crystal (Aughra, Keeper of Secrets), and the Clash of the Titans 1981/2010 with the Stygian Witches. 2006 Pan's Labyrinth took license with the Pale Man design having the eyes in the hand palms. I don't remember it before Life of Brian..

The Song is everything! Britain took it to heart and made it their own- check out the videos of mass sing-alongs, esp those with Eric Idle . :)

One of the most brilliant movies of all time! Period!

Hi guys, some trivia about this hillarious comedy: 1. The preaching scene in the beginning is making fun about the sermon on the mount: When Jesus was speaking to 10.000 people, how could they all understand him? 2. The "latin lesson" is even funnier if you know that John Cleese who played the guard was a latin teacher before he came to acting. 😂 3. About Sue Jones-Davis (Judith): "In 2008, she became a Plaid Cymru town councillor in Aberystwyth. Between June 2008 and May 2009, she was Mayor of Aberystwyth. Upon taking the office, she was informed that the town had banned Life of Brian and prohibited it for nearly 30 years because of her nude scene. It subsequently emerged that although Ceredigion county councillors had reviewed the film in 1981, and found parts "quite unacceptable", they did not officially ban it. She sponsored a charity screening of Life of Brian. In July 2008, Jones-Davies was interviewed on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio 2 about the film and its status in Aberystwyth. She was also profiled on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour. The film was screened on 28 March 2009 at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre. It was attended by cast members and the co-writers of the film, Michael Palin and Terry Jones. The event was broadcast on BBC One on 12 May 2009 as a documentary titled Monty Python in Aberystwyth: A Mayor and Two Pythons." (Wikipedia) 😎 4. At the public memorial service for Graham Chapman (Brian) the rest of the Pythons sang "Bright side of life" for him. 5. 16:50 This scene is makin fun of the concep of "deus ex machina" that many writers use: the hero of the story is trapped in a dead end with no obvious way of escaping and then BOOM sombody or something is helping him out of the situation. Just think of the original "Star Wars" when Han Solo rescued Luke Skywalker in the battle of the Death Star. So the Pythons thought "What could be the most ridiculous way out of this?" 😉 In my opinion, no other movie is making fun about religion and especially religious radicals better than this one: Birth of a new religion, devision in radical splinter groups, persecution of "unbelievers" and they interpret everything the "founder" said their own way, not how he intended to. OK, "Dogma" by Kevin Smith is pretty good, too 😉

As soon as I saw the thumbnail I immediately had 'Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life' in my head. Legendary song and an iconic film!

The follower scene is like a history in religions told in a few minutes. Brilliant.

So, there's this thing in literature called "deus ex machina". It's a plot device where a seeming unsolvable problem is solved by some random occurrence or character. It shows up in all sorts of ancient and modern literature, and also famously the Bible. Here, we have Brian's likely death saved by a literal machine from the Heavens, and then abruptly crashing to also resolve THAT plot hole. He's even called a "lucky bastard" by a dude that witnessed it all.

This movie is a classic. So many great lines, scenes. RIP Terry, Graham. xx

Ah a classic. I always lose it on the conjugation, what have the Romans ever done, and the ex-leper.😆

Monty Python in the 70s on latenight TV, my uncle would let my cousins and I stay up late to watch and we were only kids🤣🤣Great memories!

Interestingly, Scientology was founded in 1953. And the same year this movie came out, 1979, several of its highest ranking members were convicted and imprisoned for a bunch of shit.

Great movie you should watch great comedies like Top Secret and The Jerk.

🎶 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 🎶

This movie is amazing, I love Monty Python, but the best of all the Monty Python movies is Life of Brian. This is hilarious from start to finish.

FUN FACT: this entire movies budget was funded by George Harrison from the Beatles and he actually has a cameo in the movie. He’s the guy they introduced Brian to right before he gets arrested at the end of the movie.

The goblin jailer is Python member and director Terry Gilliam. The Big Nose guy is also Python member Eric Idle. Also, when the movie was released it was banned from being shown in several towns, including the Welsh town of Aberystwyth. When Sue Jones-Davies, the actress who plays Judith, was elected mayor of said town, she reversed the ban and the movie was finally shown.

Oh I'm so glad to see you guys watch this. I'm excited to see your reaction

The Biggus Dickus scene always gets me!

Saw this in local cinema in 79 and laughed so much I had to see it again a few days later. My catholic neighbour was horrified, mortified and outraged and wouldn't speak to me for many weeks. As I'm an atheist it was especially funny. Been a fan of Monty Python all my life and been quoting lines from this film through the years!

This whole movie is jam packed full with quotes. There's no scene you can't quote something from. And all of them hilarious.

The last time I listened to "always look at the bright side of life" and whistled and bobbed along was on 12 Dec 1991 (yep I am old). While the song was playing on the radio the phone rang and we received the news that my aunt had died suddenly/ unexpectedly. She would have laughed at the irony of this, but still the song now only makes me sad Loved your reaction to the movie though. It's a classic...I just concentrated on your comments instead of the song at the end 😉

Watch a fish called Wanda next. It is also a Monty python movie, and it is a great comedy.

WTF how can you leave out THE MOST FAMOUS SAYING OF ALL TIME FROM THIS FILM " hes not the messiah hes a very naughty boy"

This movie came out when I was a teenager, it and the Holy Grail are comic masterpieces of cinema.

It's the guy that said ' you lucky bastard' when he walked out of the alien ship.

"No one is to stone anyone, until I blow this whistle!" 💀

8:26 This joke is a reality now 😂

I had to like this. I've not laughed so hard in ages.

I used to borrow this movie on VHS at my local video store , i didn't understand the references until my adulthood. Monty python my favorite comedians of all time👍🔥🔥🔥🔥 Oh by the way , seeing a random *Banana and grapes* uh 🤔🤣🤣

Awesome Work Guys, Thanks 👍👍👍😀 Greetings from Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸

10:18 .....There's an ester egg in Fallout: New Vegas, where you can find this writing in a wall.... although, not written a 100 times, of course......

Broooo this is awesome! Favorite reactors watching one of my favorite movies. Idk if it’s because of me, since I suggested it a few videos ago, but I think we’ll go with that 😂

"You're all individuals!" "We're all individuals!" "You're all different!" "Yes! We are all different!" "...I'm not."

When HMS Sheffield was sunk in the falklandss, the infantry sang this version of "Always look on the bright side" while waiting to be evacuated,

“Paid in full” next

Monty Python at their best & silliest. This movie is number one on my list of favs. Originally watched it in a theatre when it was first released.

"You are individuals!" Crowd: "Yes, we are all individuals!" Guy in the crowd: "Well, I am not ..."

The alien bit was them making fun of deus ex machina situations that so often get used to get protagonists out of situations where they appear cornered. They enjoy coming up with the most random deus ex machina to insert without explanation. Have you guys watched Monty Python's The Holy Grail? There are a few random deus ex machina in that one too.

You gotta check out "Yellowbeard" Not a Monty Python movie, but some of the comedy troupe is involved. A great pirate spoof, with an outlandish cast.

You guys should react to "A Fish Called Wanda" 2 of the Pythons are on that and it's easily one of the funniest movies ever made.

We will never get a masterpiece like this again

"WHO'S THIS GUY?" - That jailor is the only American member of the Pythons - famous director Terry Gilliam. He's also the one who made all the animations.

So for the Biggus Dickus scene, all the gaurds were extras. So they were told, that if they laughed in the scene, then they were not going to be paid. So thats why they were holding in their laugh so hard.

0:42 😂😂😂 Chris looks like he is having a staring contest 👁️

"He is not the Messiah! He's a very naughty boy!"

He said he was having a cardiac arrest--pretty sophisticated term for a Roman centurian. I read the guards were not apprised before hand about Biggus Dikkus joke.

About the alien part. That was the Monty Python's crew attempt at making fun at the concept of Deus ex Machina (God in the machine) where in modern terms, is when you write a character and put him in a tight spot and cornered yourself into a box since you still need him for the rest of the movie so you write in a suspiciously convenient saving. They just pushed it to the absurd extreme because unlike The Holy Grail where 4th wall breaking were since the begining of the movie, in Life of Brian, nothing narratively prepares you to that so when it happens you're really like: WTF????????????????

Never forget that Life of Brian is a Scifi movie.

@13:24 that's Terry Gilliam!! The American Python. He did the animation for the group and also directed their movies. He went on to be a great director!!!

There is a Tv show which aired after the film was released which had two of them on with a priest who hated the film and they go at each other as it goes along. The church didn’t want the movie releasing ag the time. Worth a watch

Great reaction of my favorite movie. Excellence editing of the film. Perfectly encapsulated he movie

There are so many little things in this film, that get lost amongst the big laughs, that took me 3 or 4 watches to spot, like when they all start to follow him out of town and he initially shakes them, and they think he has been ‘taken up’….and the guy who wants to buy his gourd and wants to haggle, is still shouting price offers up to the sky at him. Also, others have mentioned George Harrison’s cameo, but another is, when the crowd disperse to go and follow Brian into the hills, and one guy gets left by himself, that’s Spike Milligan, one of the funniest British comedians (who wasn’t a member of Monty Python) ever

You should probably watch it again sometime. You appeared to totally miss many of the best and funniest moments in the film...

My favourite is the holy grail, so funny, you should give that a try. I'm a massive fan of Monty python, grew up watching it as my dad loves them too

Movie recommendation: "The Corsican Brothers" (1984). Cheech and Chong made several movies back in the day, and most were about the devil's lettuce. This one was not. It's a period piece, it's insanely funny, and its humor would kind of remind you of Monty Python.