Monty Python Live (Mostly)
- TV sketch show
- U&Gold
- 2014
- 2 episodes
A live broadcast of the world's most influential sketch troupe on the final night of their reunion shows at the O2 Arena. Stars John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and more.
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Stephen Fry: Monty Python broke all the comedy rules
Speaking at Monty Python's premiere, actor Stephen Fry said the group were his comic heroes, praising them for breaking "every rule going about comedy".
The Telegraph, 2nd July 2014Monty Python bring the house down
John Cleese just had to say "I wish to register a complaint'" in the Parrot Sketch and he brought everyone out in hysterics.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 2nd July 2014Monty Python Live (Mostly) review
This live show won't make any converts. But it sends the faithful away happy.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 2nd July 2014Monty Python Live review
This is a spectacle that inevitably feels it needs to pay homage to the old favourites, usually with fairly minor updates. That this is not a show for critics, but for fans.
Julian Hall, The Stage, 2nd July 2014Monty Python Live review
This isn't a sad farewell for Python, nor is it the hot ticket we all hoped it would be. Fandom and devotion are essential; all of which hallmarks of a slightly lazy and pedestrian production.
Oliver Keens, Time Out, 2nd July 2014Monty Python Live (Mostly) review
After the onslaught of hype, the comedy icons' return fulfilled their nostalgic obligations while never coming close to approaching the provocative or absurdist heights that made the Pythons (mostly) living legends.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 2nd July 2014Monty Python's reunion is about nostalgia and heroes
Monty Python Live (Mostly) massages a G-spot of familiarity - with little truly funny live material we're left with a few comfortable laughs and a true sentimental charge.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd July 2014Monty Python Live (Mostly) review
One Down, Five to Go was never conceived as a bid to win new Python fans. It was always meant to be one last nostalgic hurrah, and in that respect they had a head-start knowing that the audience would be full of die-hard devotees.
Kate Goodacre, Digital Spy, 2nd July 2014Monty Python, O2 Arena - comedy review
'John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam delivered material written nearly half a century ago - and it still works'
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 2nd July 2014'Monty Python Live (Mostly)': theater review
In fairness, there is still much to enjoy in this show, which ends with a mass audience sing-along and a standing ovation. And there is huge warmth in the arena towards the Python team, amplified by the strong likelihood that this will be their last waltz together. It is hard to resent them this final cash-in, even if it ultimately feels more like a victory for commerce than for comedy.
Stephen Dalton, Hollywood Reporter, 1st July 2014