Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother, the hapless Brian has to contend with the pompous Pontius Pilate and acronym-obsessed members of a separatist movement. Rife with Monty Python's signature absurdity, the tale finds Brian's life paralleling Biblical lore, albeit with many more laughs..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 94 minutes
✓ Genre: Comedy
✓ Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
✓ Director: Terry Gilliam, Terry Gilliam, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, Rodney Glenn
The Life of Brian (1979) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Life of Brian (1979) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Life of Brian (1979) is staring with Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Terry Gilliam, Terry Gilliam, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, Rodney Glenn juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.