Life of Brian
1979
Life of Brian

Quick Info

Year
1979
Director
Terry Jones
Duration
94 min
Language
EN
Country
GB
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$21M

External Ratings

IMDb7.8
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes78%
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Life of Brian

Terry Jones197994mEN

Our Rating

7.9/10
7.9/10
Story
8/10
Acting
7.8/10
Direction
7.6/10
Cinematography
7.4/10
Music

Overview

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.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.9
Acting
8
Direction
7.8
Cinematography
7.6
Music
7.4

Pros

  • Strong direction
  • Compelling story
  • Great performances

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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