At The Movies: Comedy gems Monty Python And The Holy Grail, Pain & Gain, Mystery Men

A photo of Monty Python's Terry Jones on March 7, 1998. PHOTO: REUTERS
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SINGAPORE - This column will be reviewing films viewable from home because cinemas in Singapore are closed. Comedies, old and new, will be the focus this week.

The Monty Python sketch troupe's first "proper" film - one not composed of bits but with a single story - is also one of their best. Monty Python And The Holy Grail (1975, PG13, 92 minutes, Netflix, 4 stars) is their send-up of the English legends about King Arthur.

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