Absolutely Amazing

I haven't seen this movie in over 20 years, but I remember absolutely loving it.

So I'm very happy to see that it finally being released on DVD so that I may share it with my kids (whom are all huge Python fans) - the older ones appreciate the Cheech/Chong humour; the younger ones really like Peter Boyle because I'm addicted to Everybody Loves Raymond and they like his cranky dad; and my sisters & brother used to tease me about my big eyes as a kid, saying I looked like Marty Feldman..

I agree with you re: Fierce Creatures

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Monster Python fan going back to beginning days on US PBS showings. Brit friends filled me in on details. For some reason I was elsewhere when Yellowbeard released.
What a classic comedy rip on all the standards. The French, 'Mrs. Beard', the Royal Navy, etc. Loved the little touches like when they'd fool the blind guy by coin on a cord making clinking sound -- it's the things like that.
"Shall I meet you in the pump room, captain? delivered by Bowie the sailor....
Spoofing sailing ship leading actors like Brando and such adds to the fun.
This isn't shown much on TV so grab it unless have copy. It's one of the good ones from that era of take-off movies that played on specific themes like Westerns, Airport, military. Rewards viewers who have a wide knowledge of films.
Kahn looking at outlines of islands. "Stand by to hide".
I mean just so much to take in. Guess comedy comes in waves since they don't make this style today. We get strong comdedy yes but more like individual players, especially the women leading ones. But ensemble comedies aren't done that often. One of best is The Expendables series, esp 1 & 2. But that's not a flat out goofy fest like this one. Grab it and keep it for days when on a low. This will lift a sour mood quickly!