Review of The Magic Christian (1969) by Kristoffer M — 09 Dec 2007

Totally awesome for a Banned movie. Check it out.

This review of The Magic Christian (1969) was written by Kristoffer M on 09 Dec 2007.

The Magic Christian has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Aj V (1,538) on 12 Dec 2010

This movie is a perfect example of late 60s culture, it's very psychedelic, really goofy, and also tries to get across a message to its audience…

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By Steph H (72) on 12 Jan 2008

There is a wonderful scene where Peter Sellers goes out for dinner - I can't say more than that, but Sellers fans may want to watch this movie…

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By Matt H (2,287) on 23 Jan 2010

Well, it had the feeling of a Monty Pythong sketch that went on way too long…

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By David L (3,419) on 03 Sep 2009

The sort of film we sadly no longer make. Gloriously sixties! And wonderfully British…

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By Tara M (383) on 01 Feb 2008

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By Dennis M (370) on 24 Dec 2009

You'd have adopted Ringo, too...you know you would have...FREAK ALERT: Yul Brynner cameo…

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By Kevin M. W (1,682) on 22 Jul 2015

A bit dated, but still funny & at times surprising…

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By Sean C (2,276) on 28 Mar 2010

Weird 60s films. Very nihilistic, but the zaniness of the ships scenes was cool…

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By Jenny K (121) on 13 Aug 2008

This is one the funniest movies I've ever seen! It's an amusingly insightful look into human nature when it comes to money and greed…

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By Jeffrey H (238) on 11 Apr 2012

I am a sucker for 1960s excess, and thus The Magic Christian shall always have a special place in my heart…

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