Monty Python's Life of Brian is more than just a comedy; it is a biblical, religious and political satire. Like all Python films, Life of Brian seems to educate the viewer while entertaining them. Unfortunately, not all elements of Life of Brian happened in real life, which takes away from the validity of the plot. While not everything is accurate, it appears that the majority of the film can be considered authentic. To understand a film analysis, one must first have a basic idea of ​​the plot. Summarizing a nearly hour and a half movie in a single paragraph is a daunting task, but it can be done! The first scene opens with Brian receiving gifts from the Three Wise Men; however, it is soon discovered that he is not Jesus. Brian soon discovers that he is Roman; but despite his ancestry, he wishes to join the Popular Front of Judea (PFJ), not only to prove that he is Jewish, but also to get closer to Judith. After being accepted into the PFJ, Brian is ordered to vandalize the Roman palace and soon after kidnap Pilate's wife. Brian fails to kidnap Pilate's wife, is captured by the Romans, then escapes. After escaping, Brian is mistaken for the Messiah and soon after is captured again by the Romans. Brian must be crucified and unfortunately the PFJ believes that he is doing it to defend “the cause”. The film ends with a light musical number given by crucified citizens. This summary will allow you to better understand the analysis that follows. We can draw various conclusions about the story that is told. On the surface, the story is simply Brian's life; However, behind it all are the stories of the Bible, Romans, and even Jesus. Terry Jones, the middle...... middle of paper ......Works CitedEbert, Roger. “The Life of Brian.” Rogerebert.com. Rogerebert.com, January 1, 1979. Web. June 20, 2011. .Flixster, Inc. “Monty Python's Life of Brian.” » Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster, Inc, 2011. The web. June 20, 2011. .Hornaday, Ann. "'Brian': A blast from the past." The Washington Post. The Washington Post Company, May 28, 2004. Web. June 20, 2011. .IMDb.com, Inc. “The Life of Brian.” The Internet Movie Database. IMDb.com, Inc., 2011. Web. June 20, 2011. .Roffé, Sarina. “The Jews built the Roman Colosseum.” JewGen. JewGen. Internet. June 20 2011. .