after slying the arthurian in their now classic holy grail, the pythos set their sights on the greatest story ever told. blind faith, virgin birth, crucifixion - nothing is sacred in this epic send-up of ancient times, which draws on the cornball biblical blockbusters of the 1950's to lampoon celebrity culture in any era. criterion has gathered the guilty parties - including john cleese, terry gilliam, eric idle, terry jones, and michael palin - for two commentary … mehrtracks as provocative and hilarious as the film itself. available for the first time in a 16:9 enhanced transfer, monty python's life of brian can finally be viewed in all its - ahem - glory. weniger