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Not the Messiah: He's a Very Naughty Boy is a comedic musical adaptation loosely based on the 1979 film Monty Python's Life of Brian. The film premiered in 2010 and stars Eric Idle, Michael Palin, and Terry Jones, who were all members of the Monty Python comedy troupe. The movie is definitely not meant to be a serious portrayal of the story of Jesus, but rather a parody of it. It follows the story of a man named Brian, prophesied to be the Messiah, but who has no real interest in being one. The film is a mix of slapstick humor, witty puns, and musical numbers.

One of the standout features of the movie is its musical score, which is composed by John Du Prez. Du Prez is well known for his work on other Monty Python projects, such as composing the music for Monty Python's The Meaning of Life. The music in Not the Messiah is a mix of parody versions of famous classical music pieces, such as Handel's Messiah, and original pieces created specifically for the movie.

Eric Idle plays the role of the Narrator, who sets up the plot and provides commentary throughout the movie. Michael Palin takes on the role of the wise, but slightly befuddled, Pontius Pilate. Terry Jones plays both Brian's mother, Mandy, and a leader of a radical group trying to overthrow the Roman Empire. The rest of the cast is made up of both professional actors and members of a local choir in Toronto, where the movie was filmed.

The movie follows Brian's journey from being mistaken for the Messiah to ultimately being crucified by the Romans. Along the way, he encounters various figures from the Bible, such as John the Baptist and the Sermon on the Mount. However, each of these encounters is played for laughs, and the movie never takes itself too seriously.

One of the most iconic scenes in the movie involves a chorus of Jewish women singing the tune to "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" from Monty Python's Life of Brian. This scene is a nod to the fact that the two movies share similar themes and humor. It's just one example of the many Easter eggs and references to Monty Python's previous work that are peppered throughout the film.

Overall, Not the Messiah: He's a Very Naughty Boy is a hilarious and irreverent take on the story of Jesus. It isn't meant to be a serious work of art, but rather a lighthearted comedy for fans of Monty Python and other irreverent humor. The musical numbers in particular are a highlight of the movie, and the entire cast gives performances that are sure to make audiences laugh out loud.

Not the Messiah: He's a Very Naughty Boy is a 2010 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.1.