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How far would you go to get the person of your dreams? In the first Eating Out, Kyle (Jim Verraros) convinced his straight roommate to pretend to be gay in order to get the girl. Now, with the help of Gwen (Emily Brooke Hands) and Tiffani (Rebekah Kochan), Kyle pretends to be heterosexual in order to land Troy (Marco Dapper), the new guy (and nude model) who's turning the heads of both men and women. He soon finds himself joining the campus ex-gay support group and nabbing a girlfriend (Tiffany)! Kyle's ex-boyfriend Marc (Brett Chukerman) is horrified at the plan and decides to pursue the confused Troy with his own tactic -- being his "out" gay self. Who will win Troy first? In the boy eat boy, boy eat girl, bisexual mystique of Eating Out 2, the stakes are raised, sexual boundaries are obliterated, and the answer is never what you might expect!
Customer Reviews:
Fantastic comedy.......2007-08-18
This move had me in stitches. The actors are realy something to look at and the acting is not bad either. Though the story continues from the first one, you dont loose info you need to watch it. I must warn you though that homosexuality is more than just the main theme in this movie, but if it's not a touchy subject for you, it's a great movie to watch with friends.
Like I always say: Watch more than just the movie, you will see more of it.
A must watch..........2007-07-26
"Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds" is not as good as the first movie, but still rates 4 of 5 stars. In the sequel, you already know there will be plot twists, but they can still catch you by surprise. Watch "eating Out" then watch this movie.
Much better than sloppy seconds.......2007-07-12
If you are looking for a good 90 minutes of laughter, this movie will do it. It doesn't require lots of thought. You can sit back with your loved one or recent hook up and watch the fun. This is one of those gay flicks that just makes you laugh and not take yourself or any stereotypes too seriously.
Enjoy!
Sequels are rarely as good as the originals!.......2007-07-09
I enjoyed the original movie so much that I have watched it again and again, and have recommended it to friends, who also loved it. I could barely make it through this sequal the first time!
Very sexy gay comedy.......2007-07-05
Delivers on all counts, well-written, well-acted, etc. Plus the eye candy is incredible with tonnes of beefcake and male nudity to keep us happy, including the sensational full frontal by Marco Dapper (make sure you get the unrated version). Not to be missed.
Average customer rating:
- A Classic Comedy
- Terry Jones delivers a real winner...
- Someone please take it out of my hands!
- Typical Monty Python Hilarious Satire
- Great Laughs
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Monty Python's the Meaning of Life
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Perhaps only the collective brilliant minds of the Monty Python film and television troupe are up to the task of tackling a subject as weighty as the Meaning of Life. Sure, Kierkegaard, Wittgenstein, and their ilk have tried their hands at this puzzler, but only Python has attempted to do so within the commercial motion picture medium. Happily for us all, Monty Python's the Meaning of Life truly explains everything one conceivably needs to know about the perplexities of human existence, from the mysteries of Catholic doctrine to the miracle of reproduction to why one should avoid the salmon mousse to the critical importance of the machine that goes ping! Using fish as a linking device (and what marvelous links those aquatic creatures make), The Meaning of Life is presented as a series of sketches: a musical production number about why seed is sacred; a look at dining in the afterlife; the quest for a missing fish (there they are again); a visit from Mr. Death; the cautionary tale of Mr. Creosote and his rather gluttonous appetite; an unflinching examination of the harsh realities of organ donation, and so on. Sadly, this was the last original Python film, but it's a beaut. You'll laugh. You'll cry (probably because you're laughing so hard). You may even learn something about the Meaning of Life. Or at least about how fish fit into the grand scheme of things. --Jim Emerson
Customer Reviews:
A Classic Comedy.......2007-09-10
If you like Monty Python you will love this movie.If you don't like Monty Python try it it anyway it will most likely make you change your mind.
Terry Jones delivers a real winner..........2007-08-23
First off, I would like to preface my review by stating that I have not seen the DVD version of this film -- only the VHS -- so I have no idea about its quality and features. Secondly, I am not a dyed-in-the-wool Python fan. I have never seen either the "Life of Brian" or the "Holy Grail," and am only somewhat familiar with their television offerings. In a way, this makes it easier for me to appreciate the merits of this film itself.
The "Permanent Assurance" short which opens the film is, as others have stated, quite symbolic and pertinent to modern times. The fantasy of the segment is quite evocative of Gilliam's later "Adventures of Baron Munchausen" and is potentially just as off-putting for those who do not appreciate bits of whimsy. It is quite a spectacle and I really enjoyed seeing the later reference to this segment in the middle of the movie. It was fun to see and identify a young Matt Frewer/Max Headroom as well.
The movie proper opens with fish discussing life's meaning and a cute little animated intro featuring a fun song by Eric Idle. The Miracle of Birth is an apt way to begin a film about life and we are treated to a hilarious hospital scene of a woman about to give birth and the attendant physicians. Anyone who has actually given birth in a hospital will probably identify with the depersonalization inherent to the situation. I laughed when the husband was shooed away and the mother of the child was told to do nothing because she is not qualified. Funny, yes, and oh-so-true.
The second segment continues the birth scenario with a vignette taking place in the Third World (ha!). A Roman Catholic couple has just been blessed with yet another bundle, but, unfortunately, the father has lost his employment and will no longer be able to support the family. The musical number which follows (Every sperm is sacred) is outstanding and is perfectly juxtaposed by the Protestant couple of Graham Chapman and Eric Idle. Chapman's delivery is so spot on and Idle's facial expressions are priceless. The kicker for me is the punchline after the scene which leads into segment 3: Growth and Learning.
John Cleese's performance as headmaster is equally brilliant and I have to admit I get a big kick out of the sex education class. I would like to be a fly on the wall for that one. It segues nicely into a rough-and-tumble rugby scene which is followed by an equally-violent wartime scenario (Segment 4). This sketch is quite amusingly played by the cast. Turn up the volume a bit to hear all that they are saying. Next, Michael Palin gives a quirky turn as a drill sergeant and then they are off to South Africa for a skirmish with the Zulus. (Psst, there really are no tigers in Africa.)
Terry Gilliam announces the middle of the film and we are swept away to a surreal scenario incorporating the fish again and other creatures of the night. Next, follows the middle years (#5) featuring a minor discourse on existential philosophy which transitions into scene 6: Live Organ Transplant. This scene is a bit gory, but leads to a fun song/fantasy animation segment starring showman Eric Idle.
Scene 7: The Autumn Years is next, showcasing our Wall Street group from the opening segment. Their discussion is quite metaphysical and most illuminating. Next, we are taken to the French restaurant with Mr. Creosote. This is my least favorite section of the movie, but I do appreciate it as a lead-in to Gaston's philosophy of life.
The Final Segment 8: Death opens with a cute little animated sequence and goes on to a scene with gratuitous nudity. Somehow it avoids being overly offensive, but if I were younger I would probably have a problem with it. The dinner sequence with the grim reaper follows and further shows the versatility of the principals. The closing segment in Heaven links the film nicely and has another fine musical number starring Chapman called "Christmas in Heaven." This blue-toned sequence smacks of Gilliam's "Brazil" and is a fun way to end the picture. Of course, Michael Palin sums things up nicely afterward, but this is more as an afterthought than anything else.
All in all, if you can keep an open mind and are not easily offended, Python's "Meaning of Life" is highly worth viewing and a special musical treat. Check it out today!
Someone please take it out of my hands!.......2007-06-05
I grew up watching "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," so when I saw this VHS for sale at the low cost of $1 I thought I was in for a treat. Unfortunately it was awful. I know their reputation is built on pushing the limits and nothing is too sacred, but this was disgusting and stupid. I have to be honest in admitting there were a couple of funny parts (when the Yorkshire father says he will sell his children for scientific experiments) but it was not worth the $1 I paid for it and I want it out of my house before my kids find it!
Typical Monty Python Hilarious Satire.......2007-05-23
The revolt of the accountants is one of their funniest skits.
Great Laughs.......2007-05-12
It is Monty Python how can you go wrong if you like humor.
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Set in the Arizona Sonoran desert, Caleb (Scott Lunsford), is a hunky straight college student who has just been dumped by his slutty girlfriend. Caleb then meets Gwen (Emily Stiles) and falls head over heels for her, the only problem is that Gwen is only attracted to gay men. In an attempt to help Caleb with his plight Kyle (Jim Verraros, American Idol ), Caleb s gay roommate, hatches up a plan to get Caleb closer to Gwen and in turn he can also get closer to Marc (Ryan Carnes, Desperate Housewives ), Gwen's gay roommate. The plan seriously backfires when Marc develops a major crush on Caleb and Gwen decides they make a perfect couple.
Customer Reviews:
Great video.......2007-09-13
If you haven't bought this video....don't think twice. Very funny movie that everyone enjoys.
A Gay Movie You Have To See..........2007-07-26
I am a bit of a "gay movie buff" and collector. "Eating Out" is one of the funniest gay movies I have seen in a while. It's full of cute guys, has plenty of plot twists and is just an all-around good watch. I laughed through the whole thing. Buy this movie!
Don't !!.......2007-07-25
Please, if you like your money and time, don't waste it. Poor acting. Poor plot. Poor dialogue. What's that scene with the parents,!!! awfully painful. The overacting of the girl friend may mean to be funny, but it fails. Not to mention her attitude as a friend. The only worthy scene would be the threesome thru the phone. The two guys have gorgeous pecs and toys, but please. Rent it if you want. And then, if for some weird reason you like the movie, okay, go for it. Hey, silly movies are okay for entertainment, but this one! I should've believed the really bad reviews.
This movie actually made me mad.......2007-06-24
I went into this movie not expecting anything deep or meaningful, how could you with that soft-core DVD cover? What I was hoping for were some cheap thrills in seeing guys naked and maybe some laughs. The movie is not well written, acted or filmed. As I said, I wasn't expecting much so all that I could forgiven. What I can't forgive is the depiction of the main female character, Gwen. It seems that everyone (the actress, writers, director) was doing their best to make Gwen into the most unlikable, detestable character in the world. They might have been going for a character that was "quirky" and "honest" and "fun." Instead we got a girl that came off as nothing less than rude, tacky, horny and dumb.
Of course the worst part was that every other character was so willing to put up with her crap. I kept wondering, "Why does Caleb want this girl? Dude, you're not the best actor, but you can do better." But EVERYONE in this movie seemed to love her. The biggest offence happened most of the way through the movie, Gwen betrays another character in the most reprehensable way. And when they find out about it at the end of the movie...it's shrugged off two seconds later as an "Oh well" type moment. I got up and screamed at my TV then. These guys all needed to get some balls b/c Gwen obviously had them all in her purse.
In the end, I was just confused about what I supposed to be routing for in this movie. Was I supposed to route for Caleb to give into his possible gay urges and go all the way with Marc? Was I supposed to want this ruse to work and for Gwen and Caleb to get together? Or was I supposed to want Kyle (Jim Veraros in the only decently acted role) to find love somehow? In the end, the only thing I was hoping for was for Gwen to fall into a ditch and die.
This type of dumb movie isn't really worth this much thought. But I don't think I have ever been angered so much by one character in a movie. Of course, everyone else in the movie kept talking about how awesome she was so they're idiots,too. The fact that she's in the sequel just makes me want to steer clear.
Shut up, Gwen.
good movie.......2007-06-12
great movie
very funny
kinda cliche ending
also cute, and very hot
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Those six pandemonium-mad Pythons are back with their craziest adventure ever! John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin have returned to explain The Meaning of Life. These naughty Brits offer the usual tasteful sketches involving favorite body parts and bodily functions, the wonders of war, the miracle of birth and a special preview of what's waiting for us in Heaven. Nothing is too sacred for the probing Python crew. You'll never look at life in quite the same way again. Time pronounces it "an exhilarating experience!" Newsweek agrees, calling it, "the best movie from England's satirical sextet." Winner of the 1983 Cannes Film Festival Special Jury Award.
Customer Reviews:
An Eye Opener.......2007-08-23
I've had this movie years ago on a VHS Tape. I just wanted to make sure it was in my HD collection. It is really an eye opener with a different viewpoint. It is funny, entertaining, informative & has an unconventional viewpoint all wrapped up in one movie. It is my favorite Monty Python film. It definitely will stay in my collection.
Monty Python's: The Meaning of Life (HD DVD) Review by Justin Sluss.......2007-06-21
The Movie Itself is in my own personal opinion the best of the films by the British comedy troupe Monty Python which included (the late) Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle and Michael Palin. The group made a total of four motion pictures aside from their widely popular television sketch show Monty Python's Flying Circus. This was the last of those films and was released in 1983. The whole plot to this movie as you guessed even if you're not a Python fan is obviously about The Meaning of Life. And it's pieced down into 8 stages with a little bit of fun thrown in before, during and after. The film has a lot of musical numbers that are absolutely hilarious and extremely catchy to boot (refer to my audio quality review for song titles).
If you're a fan of British sketch comedy or even Canadian sketch like The Kids in the Hall you're going to love this if you've never seen it before. This is sketch comedy at it's finest in the form of a film. The film was directed by Terry Jones who was a member of the comedy troupe and obviously acted quiet a bit in this as well as bossed everyone around. It's obvious that some people will clearly argue the best Python film would be "The Quest for the Holy Grail" or "Life of Brian." They are all great films by me and I look forward to the three others eventually making their way to High Definition disc release. This is encouraging to see one being released you have to admit either way.
Video Quality on this release is presented in 1080p VC-1 encoded on a 30gb disc. First off, yes this is an improvement over the DVD version(s) of this film available in the past but at the same time it's not really the best video transfer to High Def. Don't get me wrong, I mean yes this film is from 1983 for starters and has it's obvious original film grain to it and that's cool in it's own way. The thing I'm really trying to say is that don't expect it to look amazing. Just instead expect it to look better than before. There are some artifacts and pixilatation problems in rare occasions but nothing really to complain about that much.
Audio Quality on this release is in Dolby Digital Plus 5.1. This is only a small improvement over Dolby Digital 5.1 on the latest DVD release of this film. As Python Eric Idle says in one of the bonus materials "the film is a disguised musical" so the songs of this film are really important to the sound mix. I mean after all who can forget such classics as "Isn't it awfully nice to have a penis?", "Every Sperm is Sacred", "Galaxy Song", "Christmas in Heaven" and of course the opening track "It's the Meaning of Life."
Bonus Materials are primarily all in 16:9 (Widescreen) standard definition and ported over from the latest DVD release of the film. There's loads of material here, first off an introduction from Eric Idle before the film, audio Commentary by both Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam. There's also another audio commentary track called "Soundtrack for the Lonely" which is sure to keep you company if "Terry and Terry" don't.
"Snipped Bits" (18 minutes) is basically deleted scenes with occasional commentary introductions or comment from Terry Jones. There's some laughs here but you see why some scenes were obviously deleted. "The Meaning of Making The Meaning of Life" (49 minutes) is your obvious "making of" documentary featuring interviews with the entire Monty Python... cast (even clips of the late Graham Chapman). Eric Idle says "... the film is a disguised musical." in this and we also learn that John Cleese isn't too fond of this film. He argues "Life of Brian" is the better of the Python films. Some would argue "Holy Grail" is but that's to be debated elsewhere, not in my review of bonus materials. "Education Tips" (6 minutes) is a series of skits done by John Cleese, Eric Idle and Michael Palin. I like Cleese's last character "Dr. Ken Enron Chaney." He cracks me up with just his name alone but there's some really hilarious stuff here overall. Including Michael Palin as the world's worst voice over narrator. It's ironic because he actually does voice over narration now on a nature television show.
"Un Film De John Cleese" (1 minute) is absolutely hilarious. It's nothing more than his edit of the film with only him in it. "Written, produced, directed, conceived, edited and probably projected by John Cleese." To only be a minute long it's definitely worth the minute for a good laugh. "Remastering A Masterpiece" is a spoof restoration documentary narrated by Michael Palin. It offers some goofy interviews with Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam as they try to restore the film by washing it. Gilliam and Jones both seem to have no luck as Jones resorts to a local British laundromat washing machine. Eventually Terry Gilliam gives up and says "I hate this film!" I guess this explains the video quality rating I gave this HD DVD doesn't it? Just kidding. There's a bit more material to be found but they really don't prove to be worth watching to even the most die-hard fan like myself. This is about where it stops for the bonus materials worth watching on this release. Nothing too bad but it is nothing more than the bonus materials from the DVD release ported over.
-- Review written by Justin Sluss of HighDefDiscNews.com
Great film, not that necessary on HD-DVD..........2007-06-18
Although this is probably the most inconsistent film that Monty Python made, it's still fantastic. It ends up being a series of sketches loosely tied together around the meaning of life. Some are the absolute highlights of the Monty Python canon (e.g. the sex education scene and the disgusting Mr. Creosote), while others are much less successful. This was essentially the last material made by the Python troupe.
This HD-DVD release contains the exact same features as the recent 2-disc DVD special edition. The extra features are superb with a hilarious and insightful commentary by director Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam, who aren't afraid to admit its faults. The trouble with this release is that the film is now over 20 years old and was shot with a relatively low budget so it doesn't look that good to start with. So by getting the HD-DVD you're just seeing the graininess and clunky special effects more clearly. If you already have the DVD there's really no need to get this, but if you're looking to buy it for the first time and you have an HD-DVD player then it's a no-brainer...
...and yes, the meaning of life is revealed in this movie!
Customer Reviews:
No, really no.......2006-02-22
Just no. The acting was uninspired, except Verraros who was OK. The script was worse, full of badly pulled of cliches and pointless oneliners. Such a stereotypical description of gay life with and ending that stretched the point of coincidence and then snapped. Give it a miss. Really do.
They Pulled It Off!.......2005-12-02
I saw this at the Loft Theatre in Tucson, AZ, in a special presentation by the producer. In the first 5 minutes, I said to myself, "This is the most impossible premise for a movie I've ever seen. They can't possibly pull this off!" Well, they really did! The premise is ridiculous -- a straight kid decides to play gay because a gay friend of his says that a woman he is attracted to only dates gay men. Heartfelt writing and directing and absolutely real performances from the cast members make this movie totally believable (except for one minor plot twist at the very end). And the two male leads are gorgeous! (Although their performances are REALLY what makes the movie work. Honest!) This is a keeper.
Average customer rating:
- A Classic Comedy
- Terry Jones delivers a real winner...
- Someone please take it out of my hands!
- Typical Monty Python Hilarious Satire
- Great Laughs
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Monty Python's the Meaning of Life
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Perhaps only the collective brilliant minds of the Monty Python film and television troupe are up to the task of tackling a subject as weighty as the Meaning of Life. Sure, Kierkegaard, Wittgenstein, and their ilk have tried their hands at this puzzler, but only Python has attempted to do so within the commercial motion picture medium. Happily for us all, Monty Python's the Meaning of Life truly explains everything one conceivably needs to know about the perplexities of human existence, from the mysteries of Catholic doctrine to the miracle of reproduction to why one should avoid the salmon mousse to the critical importance of the machine that goes ping! Using fish as a linking device (and what marvelous links those aquatic creatures make), The Meaning of Life is presented as a series of sketches: a musical production number about why seed is sacred; a look at dining in the afterlife; the quest for a missing fish (there they are again); a visit from Mr. Death; the cautionary tale of Mr. Creosote and his rather gluttonous appetite; an unflinching examination of the harsh realities of organ donation, and so on. Sadly, this was the last original Python film, but it's a beaut. You'll laugh. You'll cry (probably because you're laughing so hard). You may even learn something about the Meaning of Life. Or at least about how fish fit into the grand scheme of things. --Jim Emerson
Customer Reviews:
A Classic Comedy.......2007-09-10
If you like Monty Python you will love this movie.If you don't like Monty Python try it it anyway it will most likely make you change your mind.
Terry Jones delivers a real winner..........2007-08-23
First off, I would like to preface my review by stating that I have not seen the DVD version of this film -- only the VHS -- so I have no idea about its quality and features. Secondly, I am not a dyed-in-the-wool Python fan. I have never seen either the "Life of Brian" or the "Holy Grail," and am only somewhat familiar with their television offerings. In a way, this makes it easier for me to appreciate the merits of this film itself.
The "Permanent Assurance" short which opens the film is, as others have stated, quite symbolic and pertinent to modern times. The fantasy of the segment is quite evocative of Gilliam's later "Adventures of Baron Munchausen" and is potentially just as off-putting for those who do not appreciate bits of whimsy. It is quite a spectacle and I really enjoyed seeing the later reference to this segment in the middle of the movie. It was fun to see and identify a young Matt Frewer/Max Headroom as well.
The movie proper opens with fish discussing life's meaning and a cute little animated intro featuring a fun song by Eric Idle. The Miracle of Birth is an apt way to begin a film about life and we are treated to a hilarious hospital scene of a woman about to give birth and the attendant physicians. Anyone who has actually given birth in a hospital will probably identify with the depersonalization inherent to the situation. I laughed when the husband was shooed away and the mother of the child was told to do nothing because she is not qualified. Funny, yes, and oh-so-true.
The second segment continues the birth scenario with a vignette taking place in the Third World (ha!). A Roman Catholic couple has just been blessed with yet another bundle, but, unfortunately, the father has lost his employment and will no longer be able to support the family. The musical number which follows (Every sperm is sacred) is outstanding and is perfectly juxtaposed by the Protestant couple of Graham Chapman and Eric Idle. Chapman's delivery is so spot on and Idle's facial expressions are priceless. The kicker for me is the punchline after the scene which leads into segment 3: Growth and Learning.
John Cleese's performance as headmaster is equally brilliant and I have to admit I get a big kick out of the sex education class. I would like to be a fly on the wall for that one. It segues nicely into a rough-and-tumble rugby scene which is followed by an equally-violent wartime scenario (Segment 4). This sketch is quite amusingly played by the cast. Turn up the volume a bit to hear all that they are saying. Next, Michael Palin gives a quirky turn as a drill sergeant and then they are off to South Africa for a skirmish with the Zulus. (Psst, there really are no tigers in Africa.)
Terry Gilliam announces the middle of the film and we are swept away to a surreal scenario incorporating the fish again and other creatures of the night. Next, follows the middle years (#5) featuring a minor discourse on existential philosophy which transitions into scene 6: Live Organ Transplant. This scene is a bit gory, but leads to a fun song/fantasy animation segment starring showman Eric Idle.
Scene 7: The Autumn Years is next, showcasing our Wall Street group from the opening segment. Their discussion is quite metaphysical and most illuminating. Next, we are taken to the French restaurant with Mr. Creosote. This is my least favorite section of the movie, but I do appreciate it as a lead-in to Gaston's philosophy of life.
The Final Segment 8: Death opens with a cute little animated sequence and goes on to a scene with gratuitous nudity. Somehow it avoids being overly offensive, but if I were younger I would probably have a problem with it. The dinner sequence with the grim reaper follows and further shows the versatility of the principals. The closing segment in Heaven links the film nicely and has another fine musical number starring Chapman called "Christmas in Heaven." This blue-toned sequence smacks of Gilliam's "Brazil" and is a fun way to end the picture. Of course, Michael Palin sums things up nicely afterward, but this is more as an afterthought than anything else.
All in all, if you can keep an open mind and are not easily offended, Python's "Meaning of Life" is highly worth viewing and a special musical treat. Check it out today!
Someone please take it out of my hands!.......2007-06-05
I grew up watching "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," so when I saw this VHS for sale at the low cost of $1 I thought I was in for a treat. Unfortunately it was awful. I know their reputation is built on pushing the limits and nothing is too sacred, but this was disgusting and stupid. I have to be honest in admitting there were a couple of funny parts (when the Yorkshire father says he will sell his children for scientific experiments) but it was not worth the $1 I paid for it and I want it out of my house before my kids find it!
Typical Monty Python Hilarious Satire.......2007-05-23
The revolt of the accountants is one of their funniest skits.
Great Laughs.......2007-05-12
It is Monty Python how can you go wrong if you like humor.
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Perhaps only the collective brilliant minds of the Monty Python film and television troupe are up to the task of tackling a subject as weighty as The Meaning of Life. Sure, Kierkegaard, Wittgenstein, and their ilk have tried their hands at this puzzler, but only Python has attempted to do so within the commercial motion picture medium. Happily for us all, Monty Python's The Meaning of Life truly explains everything one conceivably needs to know about the perplexities of human existence: from the mysteries of Catholic doctrine, to the miracle of reproduction, to why one should avoid the salmon mousse, to the critical importance of the machine that goes "Ping!" Using fish as a linking device (and what marvelous links those aquatic creatures make), The Meaning of Life is presented as a series of sketches: a musical production number about why seed is sacred; a look at dining in the afterlife; the quest for a missing fish (there they are again); a visit from Mr. Death; the cautionary tale of Mr. Creosote and his rather gluttonous appetite; an unflinching examination of the harsh realities of organ donation, and so on. Sadly, this was the last original Python film, but it's a beaut. You'll laugh. You'll cry (probably because you're laughing so hard). You may even learn something about The Meaning of Life. Or at least about how fish fit into the grand scheme of things. --Jim Emerson
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Those six pandemonium-mad Pythons are back with their craziest adventure ever! These naughty Britons offer the usual tasteful sketches involving favorite bodily parts and functions, the wonders of war, the miracle of birth and a special preview of what's waiting for us in Heaven.
Customer Reviews:
A Classic Comedy.......2007-09-10
If you like Monty Python you will love this movie.If you don't like Monty Python try it it anyway it will most likely make you change your mind.
Terry Jones delivers a real winner..........2007-08-23
First off, I would like to preface my review by stating that I have not seen the DVD version of this film -- only the VHS -- so I have no idea about its quality and features. Secondly, I am not a dyed-in-the-wool Python fan. I have never seen either the "Life of Brian" or the "Holy Grail," and am only somewhat familiar with their television offerings. In a way, this makes it easier for me to appreciate the merits of this film itself.
The "Permanent Assurance" short which opens the film is, as others have stated, quite symbolic and pertinent to modern times. The fantasy of the segment is quite evocative of Gilliam's later "Adventures of Baron Munchausen" and is potentially just as off-putting for those who do not appreciate bits of whimsy. It is quite a spectacle and I really enjoyed seeing the later reference to this segment in the middle of the movie. It was fun to see and identify a young Matt Frewer/Max Headroom as well.
The movie proper opens with fish discussing life's meaning and a cute little animated intro featuring a fun song by Eric Idle. The Miracle of Birth is an apt way to begin a film about life and we are treated to a hilarious hospital scene of a woman about to give birth and the attendant physicians. Anyone who has actually given birth in a hospital will probably identify with the depersonalization inherent to the situation. I laughed when the husband was shooed away and the mother of the child was told to do nothing because she is not qualified. Funny, yes, and oh-so-true.
The second segment continues the birth scenario with a vignette taking place in the Third World (ha!). A Roman Catholic couple has just been blessed with yet another bundle, but, unfortunately, the father has lost his employment and will no longer be able to support the family. The musical number which follows (Every sperm is sacred) is outstanding and is perfectly juxtaposed by the Protestant couple of Graham Chapman and Eric Idle. Chapman's delivery is so spot on and Idle's facial expressions are priceless. The kicker for me is the punchline after the scene which leads into segment 3: Growth and Learning.
John Cleese's performance as headmaster is equally brilliant and I have to admit I get a big kick out of the sex education class. I would like to be a fly on the wall for that one. It segues nicely into a rough-and-tumble rugby scene which is followed by an equally-violent wartime scenario (Segment 4). This sketch is quite amusingly played by the cast. Turn up the volume a bit to hear all that they are saying. Next, Michael Palin gives a quirky turn as a drill sergeant and then they are off to South Africa for a skirmish with the Zulus. (Psst, there really are no tigers in Africa.)
Terry Gilliam announces the middle of the film and we are swept away to a surreal scenario incorporating the fish again and other creatures of the night. Next, follows the middle years (#5) featuring a minor discourse on existential philosophy which transitions into scene 6: Live Organ Transplant. This scene is a bit gory, but leads to a fun song/fantasy animation segment starring showman Eric Idle.
Scene 7: The Autumn Years is next, showcasing our Wall Street group from the opening segment. Their discussion is quite metaphysical and most illuminating. Next, we are taken to the French restaurant with Mr. Creosote. This is my least favorite section of the movie, but I do appreciate it as a lead-in to Gaston's philosophy of life.
The Final Segment 8: Death opens with a cute little animated sequence and goes on to a scene with gratuitous nudity. Somehow it avoids being overly offensive, but if I were younger I would probably have a problem with it. The dinner sequence with the grim reaper follows and further shows the versatility of the principals. The closing segment in Heaven links the film nicely and has another fine musical number starring Chapman called "Christmas in Heaven." This blue-toned sequence smacks of Gilliam's "Brazil" and is a fun way to end the picture. Of course, Michael Palin sums things up nicely afterward, but this is more as an afterthought than anything else.
All in all, if you can keep an open mind and are not easily offended, Python's "Meaning of Life" is highly worth viewing and a special musical treat. Check it out today!
Someone please take it out of my hands!.......2007-06-05
I grew up watching "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," so when I saw this VHS for sale at the low cost of $1 I thought I was in for a treat. Unfortunately it was awful. I know their reputation is built on pushing the limits and nothing is too sacred, but this was disgusting and stupid. I have to be honest in admitting there were a couple of funny parts (when the Yorkshire father says he will sell his children for scientific experiments) but it was not worth the $1 I paid for it and I want it out of my house before my kids find it!
Typical Monty Python Hilarious Satire.......2007-05-23
The revolt of the accountants is one of their funniest skits.
Great Laughs.......2007-05-12
It is Monty Python how can you go wrong if you like humor.
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Caleb (Scott Lunsford), a hunky poli-sci major fresh off a breakup with the aggressive Tiffany, is shocked when his gay roommate, Kyle (American Idols Jim Verraros), lets him in on a little secret: Gay men can get any girl they want. Armed with this tasty tidbit of knowledge, Caleb agrees to a plan hatched by Kyle, and finds himself pretending to be gay to woo Gwen (Emily Stiles), a smart-mouthed cutie with a penchant for boys who like boys. Soon Caleb realizes his plan is not as simple as he first thought. . . . At Gwens urging, he finds himself roped into eating out with her hunky roommate Marc (Desperate Housewives Ryan Carnes)who is, naturally, the object of Kyles affection. Can Caleb find a way to reveal his true feelings for Gwen without hurting Marc, or will both he and Kyle be left out in the cold?
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