Life of Brian
Taste attributes: comedyhistoricalfresh & originalunsavourylightimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedsocial commentary
"He wasn't the messiah. He was a very naughty boy."
Boxlist takeA straightforward, heightened comedy: inventive and polished. Best if you like plain sailing over puzzles.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: simple · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
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- Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
- Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
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Synopsis
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.
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- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 1979
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- HandMade Films
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Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.
