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In the Loop

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In the Loop

Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee, James Gandolfini, Chris Addison

The US President and UK Prime Minister fancy a war. But not everyone agrees that war is a good thing. The US General Miller doesn't think so and neither does the British Secretary of State for Interna...( read more  read more... )tional Development, Simon Foster. But, after Simon accidentally backs military action on TV, he suddenly has a lot of friends in Washington, DC. If Simon can get in with the right DC people, if his entourage of one can sleep with the right intern, and if they can both stop the Prime Minister's chief spin-doctor Malcolm Tucker rigging the vote at the UN, they can halt the war. If they don't... well, they can always fire their Director of Communications Judy, who they never liked anyway and who's back home dealing with voters with blocked drains and a man who's angry about a collapsing wall.

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  • kiriyamakazou
    December 30, 2009
    kiriyamakazou
    It's about time such an intelligent and hilarious writer such as Iannucci took on the silver screen (Chris Morris' effort is just around the corner). In the Loop is a very observant and hysterical look at the world of politics. Like all great comedies the lunacy is amplified by t...( read more)he (probable) basis in fact. Exaggerated, but not past the realms of belief. Capaldi and Hollander steal the show as a modern day double act that mostly work separate. The shouty, aggressive and the vacant, confused are an endearing team to watch. Insults, embarrassing situations, perfectly placed swearwords and ridiculous references make this a quotable, witty and ingenious treat.
  • mrpopcorn
    October 24, 2009
    mrpopcorn
    "The fate of the world is on the line."

    The US President and UK Prime Minister fancy a war. But not everyone agrees that war is a good thing...

    REVIEW

    Politics is no place for fragile egos or p...( read more)eople with good intentions. Based on Armando Ianucci's TV series The Thick Of It, this wonderfully hilarious political satire confidently strides into territory that was the preserve of the classic Yes, Minister. It laughs at this world of double speak, lies, spin doctoring, self-interest, bureaucratic bungling, the "national interest", and sycophants. As both the US and British governments shore up their position on declaring war on Iraq, a potential thorn emerges in the form of Stephen Foster (Tom Hollander), a naive and incompetent junior minister, whose impromptu remarks about war being "unforeseeable" threaten to derail the whole process. Both the British and US governments move into damage control. This cleverly scripted and insightful comedy moves between the offices of high-powered ministers in both London and Washington, and even to the Security Council of the UN. Ianucci has shot the film in faux documentary style, a clever artifice that recalls The Office, by placing the audience right in the middle of the political machinations. There are some marvellously laugh out loud moments throughout the film. Peter Capaldi is ferociously funny as Malcolm Turner, the foul-mouthed minister who offends and bullies anyone who stands in his way. 'The Sopranos' star James Gandolfini is also very good as the blustering US general.
  • gor41
    September 26, 2009
    gor41
    Starts where 'In the thick of it' left off but loses its potency when the Americans try to imitate our lunacy. An obvious attempt/necessity to broaden its appeal to an american audience shows this style of politico-comedy-drama only works in Britain. Interesting failure - more 'I...( read more)n the thick of it' please.
  • DrZeek
    August 29, 2009
    DrZeek
    Simon Foster: It'll be easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy.
    Toby Wright: No, it's going to be difficult-difficult-lemon-difficult.

    A hysterical and vulgar political comedy that feels like a British version of an Aaron Sorkin screenplay. The film is full of characters that all equate with ...( read more)each other through the fast paced, sharp tongued dialog fired back and forth throughout.

    During an interview on a BBC Radio program, Minister for International Development Simon Foster, played by Tom Hollander, accidentally states that a proposed war in the Middle East is "unforeseeable". Although told off for not following "the line" by the Prime Minister's enforcer Malcolm Tucker, played by Peter Capaldi, the statement coincides with a visit by high-up U.S. officials who jump upon the phrase and begin to use Simon, and his hapless new aide Toby, played by Chris Addison, as pawns in an international game.

    Although not shot like a documentary, there is a fly on the wall approach to the way this film was shot, which places you in the surroundings of all these characters. While the subject matter could actually be true in a different world, this film is all about having these characters deliver some amazing dialog throughout. Particularly Capaldi as Malcolm Tucker. Example:

    Malcolm Tucker: Why the fuck would I tell you about it? I've just told you to fuck off twice yet you're still here?
    Judy: You should tell me about it as it's a scheduled media appearance by a member of this department and therefore it falls well within my purview!
    Malcolm Tucker: Within your 'purview'? Where do you think you are, some fucking regency costume drama? This is a government department, not some fucking Jane fucking Austen novel! Allow me to pop a jaunty little bonnet on your purview and ram it up your shitter with a lubricated horse cock!

    A spin off of a British TV series known as, In the Thick of It (which I really want to check out now), this was a film that I was still immediately able to enjoy. I love British humor, but this is not the kind of humor that Americans who are fans of Ricky Gervais would feel akin to, this is different and it works well.

    Toby Wright: Look, alright, I was late for the meeting, Simon, I am sorry, but it's not like I threw up in there, is it?
    Simon Foster: No, you're right, I'm being unfair. I should be thanking you for not throwing up. Well done, you're a star. You didn't wet yourself, did you? You're in the right city. You didn't say anything overtly racist. You didn't pull your cock out and start plucking it and shouting "Willy Banjo". No, I'm being really unfair. You'd got so much right, without actually being there in the beginning of one of the most important moments of my career. Thanks, you're a legend.
  • kenstachnik
    August 23, 2009
    kenstachnik
    It's like The Office and State of Play had a baby. A quick witted black comedy with an acid tongue.
  • cifra2es
    December 24, 2009
    cifra2es
    Best political satire since Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove. 'nuff said.
  • 0001hrs
    December 23, 2009
    0001hrs
    Frenetic and turbulently interesting, with very very good acting to boot - there is nothing much not to like about this film.
  • mattsigur1
    December 20, 2009
    mattsigur1
    Peter Capaldi is one of the few reasons to watch this.
    Director Armando Iannucci does a great job shocking and awing and making you cringe while laughing at these dumb characters. For me, it's just not that funny. It's more thought-provoking than laugh-out-loud funny, which is c...( read more)ool, I just don't get all these British one-liners.
  • ElDuderinoLebowski
    December 18, 2009
    ElDuderinoLebowski
    Pure fucking brilliance.

    The West Wing for people with a sense of humor.
  • JAMESWALLACE015
    December 14, 2009
    JAMESWALLACE015
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