iz309 (04/16/83)
I am amazed to see all the different opions on 'The Meaning of Life' (MOL). I guess this proves how differently people view movies. I will give my opinon of Monty's other movies, so you can match them with your views and then evaluate my opinion of the new show. I rate 'Holy Grail' number one-no question about it. 'Brian' comes in second although not that much farther above 'MOL', even though the movies are completely different. I did find 'MOL' quite humorous at times, and was unable to detect anything other than humor in the 'religous' scenes. I would not suggest buying food at this movie, unless you are planning to go to the bathroom during the fat man scene, or unless you have a strong stomach I found this scene particularily disgusting, and I consider myself to have a strong stomach (the liver scene did not bother me, at all). It was worth the price, but that was probably because I saw it on dollar night. I would not see it for anything above $3.00, and don't really care to see it again, although if it comes on cable TV, I might watch it again. Though I can promise that I will do everything in my power to avoid seeing the fat man scene again. I think this is the best I can do without giving away anymore of the plot. R. Smith