Graham Chapman, 1/6th of Monty Python, died from cancer in 1988. But in true Python spirit, the writer/comedian wouldn't let a thing like death get in the way of releasing a film – particular one about his good self.

Using audio supplied from Chapman himself just before he expired, this is an adaptation of his own book that tells the story of his extraordinary life, some of which may actually be true.

It covers the time he was accepted to Cambridge, right up to the time of his excess out in Hollywood, rubbing shoulders with the stars.

I've never been a fan of colouring in.

The film impresses on two fronts. The first is that all but one Python (Eric Idle) supplied their vocal talents in the making of the film, making it a very unofficial re-union of the team of sorts.

The second is the animation used. Considering how integral animation was to Python sketches, it's only fitting that this film comprises the work of 14 animation companies, each of which presented a unique interpretation of the scenes given to them. It's the variety of animation used that really gives this film some pop.

The film, however, in true Chapman style, is a tad self indulgent. It's difficult to see how it would appeal to anyone other than die-hard Python fans. And even then, it certainly wouldn't be offering them anything that they don't already know.

Still, even if Monty Python isn't your thing, if you're a fan of animation, what might be Chapman's colourful life is all the more impressive for being presented in this delightfully animated fashion.