The Meaning of Life
Universal Pictures | Release Date: March 31, 1983 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
72
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Generally favorable reviews based on 11 Critic Reviews
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8
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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60
EmpireIan Nathan
Excessive and self-indulgent it's true but still the Pythons at their worst are still worth a look. Read full review
60
The New York TimesVincent Canby
Monty Python's the Meaning of Life is funny but, being unreasonable, I wish it were funny from start to finish. Read full review
60
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Many of the sketches show the Pythons' deranged, offbeat humor at its best, but the film begins to pale long before the end and relies on some revolting bits such as a "live" organ transplant and the spectacular (and graphic) explosion of an obese glutton. Read full review
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