Solemplex To me, this movie is perfection.

Brainsbell The story-telling is good with flashbacks.The film is both funny and heartbreaking. You smile in a scene and get a soulcrushing revelation in the next.

Lela The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.

Jenni Devyn Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

jamieunitt This is supposed to be a spin-off of the 'thick of it'. It isn't. Don't get me wrong, I love the thick of it, it's one of my favourite comedies. But this just, well, sucked. This is for a number of reasons 1. They changed the names of most of the characters Most of us who watched the Thick of it recognised people such as James Smith as Glenn or Chris Addison as Olly, not 'Michael' and 'Tobey' 2. The plot was terrible The entire story took a way too 'action film-like' tone, and doesn't even take place in DoSAC for God's sake! I also don't see involving the entire 'Anglo-American' side to it was particularly good either. I see that Iannuci is trying to make a link between his two political satires -The thick of it and 'Veep'. But it just didn't work 3. It focused to much on the American side of things Don't get me wrong, I don't hate America the way I seem to, but if this is a supposed spin-of of 'The thick of it', then surely it would've focused on the British rather than the American perspective 4. there are certain plot holes Little things such as the fact that Emma is shown as being in a relationship with Tobey, despite being in a relationship (if you can call it that) with Olly at this point in the 'Thick of it', and the way that Malcolm Tucker is shown to try and get the UN assembly to vote in favour of war - this doesn't seem a very Malcolm Tucker thing to do. he usually wants to do the least controversial, non-mess up decision

areatw 'In the Loop' seems to have generally gone down well with audiences, despite the sarcastic style of comedy being something you either find funny or you don't. Personally I love British satire, 'Four Lions' is easily one of my favourite comedy movies and those who enjoyed that will love this one too.Those who are easily offended by swearing might want to avoid 'In the Loop' though. It features a permanently angry foul-mouthed Scot who is incapable of going a sentence without using the F word. If you can see past that, then there are plenty of laughs to be had here as the jokes come thick and fast.'In the Loop' is my type of comedy film and one I will remember for its brutally funny jokes, one liners and ridiculous characters. A brilliantly witty political satire, definitely recommended for those who enjoy this style of comedy.

morrison-dylan-fan Channel surfing late one night,I came across a new Comedy show on the BBC by Alan Partridge creator Armando Iannucci.Knowing nothing about the series,I was left breathless by the lightning fast one liners being joined by a satirical edge which gave the comedy a dramatic bite.After the series, (which is now my third all time favourite TV show) got me interested in political and satirical Comedy,I was delighted to find a companion film which allowed Iannucci's creation to fire on all cylinders. Realising that I have just written my 999th IMDb review,I decided that I would mark my 29th birthday by writing my 1000th review for my 10th favourite film of all time.The plot:During a radio interview MP Simon Foster is asked if he believes that the government are planning a war in the Middle East.Going against his own party line,Foster says that he sees no chance of a war taking place.Arriving at party hq,Foster is surrounded by "Director of Communications"/spin Malcolm Tucker,who tells Foster to not go off track,and to walk the government line.Hearing Foster's comments,visiting US Assistant Secretary of State Karen Clark invites Foster to a meeting about fears of a secret committee in the US setting out plans for a war in the Middle East.Trying to stick to the government line,Foster soon finds his beliefs being invaded by Malcolm Tucker.View on the film:Toning down the rough edge,moc-doc style of the series,co- writer/(along with Jesse Armstrong/ Simon Blackwell/ Tony Roche & Ian Martin)director Armando Iannucci and cinematographer Jamie Cairney give the film a wonderful reserved gloss,with smoothly delivered whip- pans injecting a documentary intimacy within the movie,and also allowing the viewer to catch every crisp one liner.Going to the US, Iannucci and Cairney peel away any US landmarks with obscured side shots which match Foster's deflated response to his first US visit.Giving the film a timelessness by smartly not naming the parties or the Middle East country that "The West" is on a path to war with,the writers cover the title wall to wall with acid-tongue punchlines,as each of Malcolm Tucker's merciless verbal attacks destroy his opponent/ministers limb by limb.Hanging a cloud of war over the title,the writers hit the title with ruthless satirical fangs,as every side from the left,right & centre gets struck,as every cracking exchange exposes the characters being more concerned about keeping their spot safe than doing what is best for diplomacy.Entering the movie like a fire breathing dragon, Peter Capaldi gives a ferocious performance as Malcolm Tucker,whose every blood spilling line of dialogue Capaldi chews with a delicious relish. Joined by a stern James Gandolfini and a sweet Anna Chlumsky,Tom Holland (who played the PM in MI5!) gives a hilarious performance as Simon Foster,by making every frozen with fear stare that Foster makes over sharing the "wrong" opinion reveal how out of the loop Foster is.

SnoopyStyle The UK and America are slowly moving towards war in the middle east. Simon Foster (Tom Hollander) is the bumbling Minister for International Development who frustrates the PM's Director of Communications Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Toby Wright (Chris Addison) is Simon's young aide. US Assistant Secretary of State Karen Clarke (Mimi Kennedy) and her assistant Liza Weld (Anna Chlumsky) are trying to prevent war. Meanwhile Linton Barwick (David Rasche) from State is trying to push for war with his War Committee. US General George Miller (James Gandolfini) also opposes the war. Meanwhile, Simon is hounded back home by Paul Michaelson (Steve Coogan) angry at his wall.I love that VEEP flavor delivered by Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci and Tony Roche. I liked this movie before VEEP because of this style of political humor. It's subversive. It's light-hearted but with a vicious jab at the incompetence of it all. Honestly, I didn't pay attention to the connection until I watched this movie again. The flavor is undeniable and so delicious.