An animated, factually incorrect biography of Graham Arthur Chapman, one of the founding members of the comedy group Monty Python.
It says something that the concluding use of real footage from Chapman’s funeral, where John Cleese pays tribute to him, is the most funny and poignant moment of the whole film.
A moving and often funny self-portrayal of Chapman that will delight Python fans.
Bafflingly unfunny, and made with a ruinous lack of guiding intelligence.
An engaging trip.
This animated tribute to Monty Python's Graham Chapman is a bit indulgent, but very watchable, and has some serious points to make.
An uneven but often inspired flight of fancy.
A frustrating endeavour.
Fans shouldn’t go in expecting another trawl through the origins and legacy of the influential comedy troupe. It may have been a key part of Chapman’s life, but it’s only a small part of the film, which focuses more on his efforts to come to terms with both his sexuality and his battle with alcoholism.
Fades in the mind all too quickly.
It's a hit-and-miss affair, never particularly funny, but rarely conventional.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow from Tuesday March 26, 2013, until Wednesday March 27, 2013. More info: http://www.glasgowfilm.org/theatre/
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