The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Comedy · Music · Documentary · 2014
Celebrate the last night of the Pythons on the big screen! With John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
Movie details
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
“One down, five to go”
2014 Comedy · Music · Documentary 2h 18m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.1 / 10
Community rating
Celebrate the last night of the Pythons on the big screen! With John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Monty Python Live (Mostly)?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Eric Idle · Aubrey Powell
Written by
Terry Jones · John Cleese · Michael Palin · Graham Chapman
John Cleese
Self, others
Terry Gilliam
Self, others
Eric Idle
Self, others
Terry Jones
Self, others
Michael Palin
Self, others
Carol Cleveland
Self, others
Suzy Eddie Izzard
Special Guest Bruce
Court is in session
Put Monty Python Live (Mostly) on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.