Monty Python's pseudo-biblical satire was much criticised on its initial release for allegedly mocking Christ. However, as the dust has settled over the years its become clear that it wasn't really about Jesus at all, rather its real targets were biblical epics and most of all hypocritical faith. Though many still find the closing scene in poor taste, the film as a whole provides much needed balance to the epic genre whilst shining a light into corners that its far too easy to ignore. If nothing else the church should be grateful that Life of Brian was executed so superbly that subsequent film makers have avoided making anything that might be compared against it.