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The Life of Brian -- Disrespectful or Not?

 

02-02-12 07:29 PM
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Hey everyone! I watched Monty Python's the Life of Brian the other day and found it to be hilarious and somewhat offensive. My question to you is Life of Brian a taboo movie or is it Monty Python's harmless poking fun again? What are your thoughts?
Hey everyone! I watched Monty Python's the Life of Brian the other day and found it to be hilarious and somewhat offensive. My question to you is Life of Brian a taboo movie or is it Monty Python's harmless poking fun again? What are your thoughts?
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It is satire, which is an ancient and respected form of comedy. Honestly, I do not see why anyone should be offended by it except those who take themselves way too seriously.
It is satire, which is an ancient and respected form of comedy. Honestly, I do not see why anyone should be offended by it except those who take themselves way too seriously.
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yeah, I think people need to be able to look at the things they believe about the world and be able to look at them from different angles.

If you can't take a serious look at your own beliefs about the world how are you ever supposed to know if you're right? I find myself constantly re-evaluating what I believe and my position on all sorts of issues. Many of my current opinions don't fall in line with my religion. That's where I'm at right now
yeah, I think people need to be able to look at the things they believe about the world and be able to look at them from different angles.

If you can't take a serious look at your own beliefs about the world how are you ever supposed to know if you're right? I find myself constantly re-evaluating what I believe and my position on all sorts of issues. Many of my current opinions don't fall in line with my religion. That's where I'm at right now
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If people take offence to that, thats there problem, nothing is free from ridicule, its just a film.
People were getting annoyed at the film paul about an alien (its a comedy) because he kept riping on religion, i found it hilarious
If people take offence to that, thats there problem, nothing is free from ridicule, its just a film.
People were getting annoyed at the film paul about an alien (its a comedy) because he kept riping on religion, i found it hilarious
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thenumberone : OMG I loved Paul! It was such a great movie... I think because it ripped on a lot of subjects, not just religion.
thenumberone : OMG I loved Paul! It was such a great movie... I think because it ripped on a lot of subjects, not just religion.
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Elara : im surprised you've seen it tbh, british films dont tend to do well in the u.s.
its certainly a great film, it rips on just about anything and everything about humans from an external view, its verry good. its a tangent but austin powers, fat b*st*rd, as racist against scots you could ever be, but in no way do i take offence, the world would be bleak without comedy, you have to laugh at your 'expense' sometimes =p
Elara : im surprised you've seen it tbh, british films dont tend to do well in the u.s.
its certainly a great film, it rips on just about anything and everything about humans from an external view, its verry good. its a tangent but austin powers, fat b*st*rd, as racist against scots you could ever be, but in no way do i take offence, the world would be bleak without comedy, you have to laugh at your 'expense' sometimes =p
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thenumberone : Well, honestly, I like British comedy... and Simon Pegg is huge with the nerds here. Has been ever since Shaun of the Dead.

To be honest though, I don't know how many people consider it a British movie since it's set in America... even though the actors are Brits... but yeah, that is American mentality for you.
thenumberone : Well, honestly, I like British comedy... and Simon Pegg is huge with the nerds here. Has been ever since Shaun of the Dead.

To be honest though, I don't know how many people consider it a British movie since it's set in America... even though the actors are Brits... but yeah, that is American mentality for you.
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How is it at all disrespectful? Comedy is comedy, if you don't find something funny just don't watch it.
How is it at all disrespectful? Comedy is comedy, if you don't find something funny just don't watch it.
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The Life of Brian is definably one of those border crossing movies, I would say that it almost certainly is disrespectful for mocking Christianity, but it's not overly bad, since the offend everybody equally, which is great.
The Life of Brian is definably one of those border crossing movies, I would say that it almost certainly is disrespectful for mocking Christianity, but it's not overly bad, since the offend everybody equally, which is great.
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I LOVED that movie, and it did indeed make fun of Christianity, but it wasn't just to knock it down. Like Elara said, it's a satirical movie, which doesn't give you a free pass to bash people, but when done right emphasizes certain points that are ridiculous when taken out of context. I can't imagine anyone with the slightest sense of humor taking offense to this.


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I LOVED that movie, and it did indeed make fun of Christianity, but it wasn't just to knock it down. Like Elara said, it's a satirical movie, which doesn't give you a free pass to bash people, but when done right emphasizes certain points that are ridiculous when taken out of context. I can't imagine anyone with the slightest sense of humor taking offense to this.


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      I love Monty Python and The Life of Brian is defiantly the best one.  I think it wasn't really bad in any sense in fact it was kind of historically accurate.  During that time many people were claiming to be the messiah and many were preaching everywhere this is just a story of one fictional character.  While I will say the frontal nude on the hermit was a bit borderline it's not that bad at all and with the song "Always look on the bright side of Life" it's truly a great movie, one worth watching.
      I love Monty Python and The Life of Brian is defiantly the best one.  I think it wasn't really bad in any sense in fact it was kind of historically accurate.  During that time many people were claiming to be the messiah and many were preaching everywhere this is just a story of one fictional character.  While I will say the frontal nude on the hermit was a bit borderline it's not that bad at all and with the song "Always look on the bright side of Life" it's truly a great movie, one worth watching.
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It's funny and makes me laugh.. Its offense to what? people's religion.. If people get offended by someone making fun of their religion then they need to lighten up or not watch the movie.
It's funny and makes me laugh.. Its offense to what? people's religion.. If people get offended by someone making fun of their religion then they need to lighten up or not watch the movie.
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Personally I thought that movie was good. Sure it does poke at Christianity a bit but more of how it's perceived how things went, such as that scene with the hermit who didn't speak was more by choice than ability.
I just view this movie as one of Monty Python's works, something to laugh at and not take the least bit seriously.
Personally I thought that movie was good. Sure it does poke at Christianity a bit but more of how it's perceived how things went, such as that scene with the hermit who didn't speak was more by choice than ability.
I just view this movie as one of Monty Python's works, something to laugh at and not take the least bit seriously.
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I think there are aspects of it which aren't good...but all in all I don't think about it much. It doesn't really interest me.
I think there are aspects of it which aren't good...but all in all I don't think about it much. It doesn't really interest me.
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