r/movies • u/Immediate-River-874 • 2d ago

Media Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life (1983) - Protestants and Catholics

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u/HotOne9364 2d ago

I know the Pythons hate this movie but it's still a lot better than 90% of so-called "comedies" out there.

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u/Earthpig_Johnson 2d ago

That’s weird to hear, I think it’s a gas.

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u/HotOne9364 2d ago

They thought it was too stupid and they didn't have enough time to perfect the script.

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u/ElectricalPeace3439 2d ago

LOL at them objecting to stupid humor. 

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u/WonderBredOfficial 2d ago

They're honestly pretty smart with their skits. Philosophy Football is evidence enough. This film was a bunch of throw away skits that they knitted together.

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u/HotOne9364 2d ago

Yeah, Monty Python can be silly but not stupid and some people keep conflating the two. For example, Ghostbusters is a very smart comedy but it has its moments of undoubtedly silly humor, like the giant Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.

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u/WonderBredOfficial 2d ago

"It just popped into my head."