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Variety
Just as wacky and imaginative as their earlier film outings. (Review of Original Release) Full Review
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post
Given the current heightened tenor of religious rhetoric and paranoia, it may well wind up pushing brand-new buttons today. To quote Michael Palin quoting Jesus, "There's just no pleasing some people." Full Review
Carrie Rickey
Philadelphia Inquirer
Blessed are the Pythons for making holy wit of the Holy Writ. Full Review
Gregory Weinkauf
Dallas Observer
Brian's brilliant, saved itself by benefactor George Harrison, who ponied up the budget of 2 million pounds...simply because he loved the script when industry bigwigs turned characteristically chicken. Its overall irreverence proves a lasting balm for the ages. Thank you, Pythons, for setting such a high and enduring standard. Full Review
J. Hoberman
Village Voice
Monty Python's Life of Brian, re-released on its 25th anniversary as an antidote to "The Passion of the Christ," is a single-joke satire of organized religion, including Hollywood's. Full Review
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