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