Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)

Description

After slaying the Arthurian legend in their now classic Holy Grail, The Pythons set their sights on the Geatest Story Ever Told. Blind faith, virgin birth, crucifixion -- nothing is sacred in this epic send-up of ancient times, which draws on the cornball biblical blockbusters of the 1950s to lampoon celebrity culture in any era. Criterion has gathered the guilty parties -- including John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin -- for two commentary tracks as provocative and hilarious as the film itself. Available for the first time in a 16:9 enhanced transfer, Monty Python's Life of Brian can finally be viewed in all its -- ahem -- glory