A Review of Monty Python and the Holy GrailDecember 16, 1986Copyright © 1998 Property of Deborah K. Fletcher. All rights reserved.
Monty Python's The Holy Grail is a humourous parody of Malory's Arthurian legend. It is liberally sprinkled with anachronistic elements, including a modern historian, modern police officers, automobiles, and coconuts, all of which add colour to the film. Some elements of The Holy Grail parallel history, including such episodes as the French occupation of certain parts of Britain. Other elements parallel classical literature and comedy, such as the "Trojan Rabbit," which is a takeoff on the Trojan Horse, the scene in the tower, in which the guards are reminiscent of Laurel and Hardy, and the scene at the Bridge of Death, which is reminiscent of the Sphinx of ancient Greece. Comments on fimmaking, politics, and honourable behavior include: Swedish-style subtleties, socially-aware peasants discussing sociopolitical repression, and knights joined in single combat, respectively. The imagery in The Holy Grail is excellent, and the technique of inserting animated sequences is highly effective. The photography is generally superb, and the scenery which is used adds to the effect. The Holy Grail is a movie well worth watching, and it is sure to make even the most sober person laugh. Please View and Sign My Guestbook © 1998-2000 Debbie Fletcher, joiya@tcia.net
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