The Meaning of Life (1983)

Streaming on Netflix | imdb | telepathic trailer

I hesitated to recommend this one as it’s a very well known film. What inspired me to go ahead was my last viewing of The Meaning of Life. Seeing it properly restored and as an adult, I was struck by the feeling that this Monty Python feature managed to achieve the level of cinematic art. Yes, it’s still got all the same goofy and naughty stuff that made me laugh as a kid, but wow… what a spectacular and beautifully executed creative work this is. Yes, Holy Grail is arguably more funny, but this just might be the most high art comedy film ever made. As a result, if you haven’t ever seen The Meaning of Life, or it’s been a long time, I highly recommend you get on it immediately.

Available on 4K UHD + Blu-ray from Universal.

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