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Like The Secret Policeman's Other Ball, Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl consists of "concert" footage of the nonsensical British Monty Python troupe. This 77-minute collection of skits and bla... read more read more...ckouts features stalwart Pythoners Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, together with semi-regulars Carol Cleveland and Neil Inness. The troupe's stream-of-consciousness humor transfers well to the L.A. stage; even the most familiar and time-worn bits -- including a TV quiz show featuring such contestants as Marx, Lenin and Mao -- elicits loud laughter from the enthusiastic audience. Originally lensed on videotape, Live at the Hollywood Bowl was transferred to film for theatrical distribution. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 20 min.

Directed by: Terry Hughes, Ian MacNaughton

Release Date: January 1, 1982

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DVD Release Date: October 23, 2001

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  • October 5, 2011
    Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl may be bit on the dated side and doesn't really look that good technically, but it's a great snapshot of a group of successful guys going out and playing the Hollywood crowds for a fun evening of nonsense comedy. The best moment has to be t... read morehe Church Police sketch when Terry Jones begins laughing and can hardly contain himself, especially when his wig flies off. It's also fun to see Terry Gilliam get more involved with the group as well, even if he can't keep much of a straight either. It may not be perfect, but it's a fun little movie with familiar sketches and even some new material mixed in. All in all, very enjoyable.
  • February 10, 2011
    First of all; it's just amazing seeing the legendary Pythons performing the most popular sketches live, in front of a huge audience, similar to a music concert. The crowd is so into it, they seem to know the lines by heart. Still, they just love it and it makes for a very special... read more event with a fantastic atmosphere.

    My favourite sketch (and it IS hard to pick just one!) is the "Church Police" sketch. Why? Because the otherwise super-professional Pythons can't keep from laughing themselves as things go slightly wrong. Just look when Terry Jones' wig comes right off as he jumps... They crack up. I have never seen that happen before, and every time I see it I laugh so hard it hurts.

    If you have never seen the TV-series before, this may not seem as all that much of a great movie. But being an almost fanatical fan of the Pythons, seeing these sketches live is a wholly enjoyable experience.

    The only sad thing is that most of us never attended the bloody thing. Nonetheless, this is a must see.
  • September 29, 2009
    It?s one of those ?If only I had a time machine? gigs. Great stuff!
  • January 3, 2009
    I prefer the movies better, this is a movie too i know, however its their stand up routines.
  • December 11, 2008
    It's Monty Python! Seriously, do you expect it to be anything but hilarious and awesome?
  • February 7, 2008
    Hilarious. I watched this over and over when I was a kid, envious of all those lucky folks who got to see Python live. Very funny with great audience interaction. The Pythons prove that they're not only geniuses with TV, radio, movies and books but with live performance as well.
  • May 22, 2012
    Monty Python shines in this live performance of some of their most famous sketches. They play well to an audience. Somehow they manage to perform these old well known and popular skits as if they were brand new, and they feel fresh after many years of performance. I still enjo... read morey popping this one and enjoying a very solid performance from the group.
  • March 29, 2012
    Even though I'm not a Monty Python fan, I would actually like to see a comedy play made by them. Some jokes were funny and the audience responded well.
  • January 25, 2010
    What's not to love? Classic Python performed live. Would love to see this released in its original video format.
  • November 2, 2009
    1982 live concert featuring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Carol Cleveland and Neil Innes.

    Monty Python performs various material, including several classic skits from their hit series Monty Python's Flying Circus.

    to ... read morehave been able to see these guys live! Eric, John, Michael and the boys are in top form. hilarious and just plain silly.

    classic Python. ♥

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Rob Gonsalves
July 18, 2008
Rob Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com

Probably the best greatest-hits collection of Python routines. Full Review

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
February 4, 2004
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

Monty Python Live At the Hollywood Bowl displays this zany British comedy team's daffy humor to good effect. Full Review

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