Monty Python

And Now for Something Completely Different, actually that is the name of the movie. Released in 197, it is a masterpiece of British comedy. Created and produced by the same people who produced the infamous Monty Python and the Holt Grail, this film was intended to be a compilation of the best skits produced by the Python’s for the intent of getting U.S. citizens hooked on their acts. Although this movie is not the best acting, filming or based on story line, the skits in general rival that of almost all current comedy.

They have set the bar for current comedy acts and within this movie, they give it their all to show what they have formulated. The general Idea that I see is that if you look at the movie as a movie, it is not very good. However if you look at each skit individually they are works of art. They never get bored or dull and use the transition to great extents mixing comedic artwork to the changing of scenes, even at some points creating a joke by not even allowing the punchline to drop before switching.

Even today I can ask my brother about “The Lumber Jack Song,” and they will instantly burst out in laughter or start rehearsing it for me. If anyone has the time I would suggest watching this or any of their works. Not only that, but the countless documentaries which I have just recently become addicted to allow for hours of sitting back and actually learning about people that are funny. All in all the skits individually get a 5/5, but the movie in general lacking basic composition gets a 2/5!