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| Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Extraordinarily Deluxe Three-Disc Edition) | 
 enlarge | Actors: Connie Booth, Carol Cleveland, Rita Davies, Bee Duffell, Sandy Johnson
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (788 reviews)
Sales Rank: 13752
Format: Ac-3, Box Set, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Latin (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 92 minutes
Number Of Items: 3
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.9
MPN: 12451
UPC: 043396124516
EAN: 0043396124516
ASIN: B000CRQX34
Release Date: October 3, 2006
Theatrical Release Date: May 10, 1975
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com essential video
Could this be the funniest movie ever made? By any rational measure of comedy, this medieval romp from the Monty Python troupe certainly belongs on the short list of candidates. According to Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide, it's "recommended for fans only," but we say hogwash to that--you could be a complete newcomer to the Python phenomenon and still find this send-up of the Arthurian legend to be wet-your-pants hilarious. It's basically a series of sketches woven together as King Arthur's quest for the Holy Grail, with Graham Chapman as the King, Terry Gilliam as his simpleton sidekick Patsy, and the rest of the Python gang filling out a variety of outrageous roles. The comedy highlights are too numerous to mention, but once you've seen Arthur's outrageously bloody encounter with the ominous Black Knight (John Cleese), you'll know that nothing's sacred in the Python school of comedy. From holy hand grenades to killer bunnies to the absurdity of the three-headed knights who say "Ni--!," this is the kind of movie that will strike you as fantastically funny or just plain silly, but why stop there? It's all over the map, and the pace lags a bit here and there, but for every throwaway gag the Pythons have invented, there's a bit of subtle business or grand-scale insanity that's utterly inspired. The sum of this madness is a movie that's beloved by anyone with a pulse and an irreverent sense of humor. If this movie doesn't make you laugh, you're almost certainly dead. --Jeff Shannon
Product Description
Yoiks! Here be theiPython's tale of good King Arthur (Graham Chapman) andihis knightsias they questifor theiHoly Grail. Watchias they face great odds andisilly sots. See them wage battle against theifierce Killer Rabbit ("Run away! Run away!") And see them confront theidreaded Knights Who Say "Ni!"Oh these be trying times. Can these good knights pass theitest of valor andicut down yon tree with herring? Or will they blow themselvesito smithereens with Holy Hand Grenades? Courage Lancelot! Onward Galahad!A hysterical historical tour-de-farce from Terry Gilliam andiTerry Jones.System Requirements:Running Time: 91 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: PG UPC: 043396124516 Manufacturer No: 12451
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| Customer Reviews: Read 783 more reviews...
 HILARIOUS! June 26, 2008
Well, the movie was not remastered, but personally I could care less. This movie is hilarious and one of the absolute best! Plus, I love the "Holy Grail in LEGO" that is available off the 2nd DVD's menu. Buy this movie, as it is one of the best!
 Stands the test of time - pretty much June 22, 2008
Overall a very good movie but given the passing of time, some parts could have taken us further. The classic horseless riders, coconut clapping grooms, and the British versus French humor are truly timeless. However, the scene with the animation seems in retrospect, a little out of place and the political satire has so much more room for enhancement now. The ending always leaves me a little disappointed and I wonder if they just ran out of ideas on how to end the show? Overall - some good laughter and some very funny scenes. If you have never seen the movie or have forgotten the bits and pieces, it is well worth the price.
Interesting Azon aside June 15, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Several years ago Azon included a Leonard Maltin review in the notes, and it was obvious by the review that he either hadn't seen the movie, or at least hadn't paid attention, he had characters and scenes out of place. I posted a review that said (more or less), who cared what Maltin had to say about anything anyway. Believe it or not, apparently Maltin read the page, took umbrage with my comments, managed to get Azon to reveal my personal information, and actually had an assistant call me at work to complain about my comments! True story.
 You've got to love British Humor May 24, 2008
I've got to admit that you will not like this unless you can handle British humor. But if you can handle it, this is funny and outrageous and totally irreverent.
 Terrible May 22, 2008
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
I enjoyed the broadway show more than I enjoyed the movie, what a boring work of art.
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