Monty Python's Flying Circus (TV Series) Dinsdale! (1970) User Reviews

Ministry of Silly Walks, my favorite Monty Python sketch

[gabriel_manzano · 10/10 · 18 April 2011]

After seeing this episode twice in a row, I concluded that this is the best flying circus episode(in my opinion, off course). John Cleese's performance as the minister of silly walks was sublime; his facial expression completely disconnected from his body's actions, as if walking silly was an actual daily activity. Praise must come as well to Michael Pâlin who maintained a straight face through the complete sketch. Granham Chapman as the criminologist was hilarious as well, using physical expressions to counterpoint what he is saying in his dialog. Eric Idle as always makes me crack up by maintaining his terrific cheerful attitude to counterpoint the brutal events described during the Dinsdale sketch. Terry Gilliam's links through the cartoons in the episode were phenomenal; some of his best work, and thats including magnificent pictures such as Brazil and 12 Monkeys. Terry Jones was great as well as Ms. Pinnit, but was definitely opaqued by the other performances.