I picked up a copy of Monty Python and the Holy Grail at the weekend; I have been meaning to get it for years. We sat down to watch it last night probably the first time I’ve seen it since I was a teenager. I always knew I preferred it to the Life of Brian because it’s a little sillier and that suits me fine. What I didn’t realise is how much I’ve quoted the film over the years, I know students do it but I didn’t realise I did it. “Run away, run away”, “the Knights say Ni”, “it’s just a flesh wound”, the list goes on.
How can this film be so engrained in my memory that I have quoted it on a regular basis? Or is it just a Monty Python thing.
My favourite line is this – “Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.”
EDIT: I watched in again today with D and he loved it. All 5 year olds should watch this film. Whats more funny is that L said it was stupid and she didn't get it. We are now taking pleasure at shouting "NI" at her at every available opportunity. I'll give it 24 hours before there is a major Teenage strop.
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