Not the Messiah: He's a Very Naughty Boy (2010)

Cover for 2010 DVD release.

Allow me to first divulge the fact, that I am tepid on the subject of Monty Python. They are hilarious, they are brilliant and they gave radical birth to Terry Gilliam, one of the most influential directors in my lifetime, even if his last movies have been all but inspiring; but when I need a laugh, or to simply relax and shut down, I never put them on.

My wife on the other hand, loves them.  I know I've done something wrong, or should otherwise tread carefully when I get home and my wife is watching one of her Monty Python DVDs.  It usually means, that either she's had a horrible day, or is sick, no other option.

Having said that, I actually loved this concert film, although I should warn the usual lovers of Monty Python, that I can see many an instance for you to hate this one.  The language is hard to understand when it's sung (at no fault is anyone, just the medium), and where a visual gag will often compensate for this, there are none here.

The concert is more in tune with the usual PBS concerts, all be it, a hilarious concert where an awe inspiring orchestra and choir are a fart joke away from being sent back to first grade.  It is hilarious, in a way that only Eric Idle and his cohorts can pull off.

The singing is great, the lyrics as well, and the 'surprise' guests, which are all divulged in the opening credits, are still great and surprising, in their own ways.

Enjoy the concert, if for nothing else, than at least to hear a great rendition of what I assume is operatic porn.