Movie review – “Life of Brian” (1979) *****

There is debate over which is the better Monty Python film, this or Holy Grail (I can’t imagine anyone plumping for The Meaning of Life) – this would probably be the most cohesive because it has a strong plot. The satire on organised religion remains razor sharp and just as pertinent today, the performances are excellent, the set design is wonderful, the dialogue eminently quotable. Best of all is the marvellous finale, singing “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” on the cross.