Why Is Monty Python Controversial?

The 1975 British comedy film Monty Python and the Holy Grail encountered controversies at the time because it had “some low spots” and a contagious sense of humour.

Some critics say some of the storylines were “very funny and others overdone.”

“It contained about 10 very funny moments and 70 minutes of silence. Too many of the jokes took too long to set up, a trait shared by both Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein”, Gene Siskel of the Chicago Tribune said at the time.

About Monty Python And The Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a satire that portrays the legend of King Arthur and his quest for the Holy Grail.

Arthur and his squire, Patsy, embarked on a journey and came to a town infected with the Black Death, after receiving Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake, they defeat the Black Knight.

They are later joined by Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Galahad the Pure, and Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir-Lancelot.

They make their way to Camelot, but God unexpectedly appears and orders Arthur to find the Holy Grail.

The story was cast by the Monty Python comedy group – Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail was selected in 2011 as the second-best comedy of all time. In the UK, it was ranked number 5 amongst the greatest comedy films of all time.