Eric Idle

8 films on Best Blurays6 in 4K2 in HD

Eric Idle (born March 29, 1943) is an English comedian, actor, author, singer, writer, and comedic composer who wrote and performed as a member of the popular British comedy group Monty Python.

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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)

Leading role · Director: Terry Gilliam

4K · Good in DV Only

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Criterion 4K Blu-ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab)

Best Audio:

R1 DVD

Audio Notes:

R1 DVD for the original Dolby Stereo. Criterion 4K Blu-ray upmix is fine, Sony Blu-ray has phasing issues

3.7

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

Leading role · Directors: Terry Jones & Terry Gilliam

4K · Solid

Best English-Friendly & Video:

2025 Sony 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Majority of film (theatrical and extended cuts): 1991 Columbia US VHS (or possibly 1994 Columbia LaserDisc?)

32-second scene (extended cut): 1993 Criterion LaserDisc

4.2

Life of Brian (1979)

Supporting role · Director: Terry Jones

4K · Excellent

Best English-Friendly, Video & Audio:

Criterion 4K Blu-ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab) · slow.pics (opens in a new tab)

Video Notes:

Criterion 4K Blu-ray; caps

Additional Info:

The Criterion BD, which is sold separately, has a clunky encode unlike the Criterion UHD, even if it plays better in motion than the caps would suggest. Still, provided you're equipped to play 4K discs, UHD or bust for this one. https://slow.pics/c/hmDYlKgE

4.0

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)

Supporting role · Director: Terry Jones

4K · Excellent

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Universal 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Universal Region 2 PAL DVD

Audio Notes:

Universal Region 2 PAL DVD (original Dolby Stereo), Region 1 NTSC is minimally worse

The DTS:X remix is very revisionist with a lot of sound effect changes

3.8