Because of Chris Morris' fondness for flirting with dangerous topics and the resultant focus on them, it is easy to forget he is some sort of comedy genius.
So here, despite the background of radicalists and suicide bombers, we have a story told with an elegant sense of pathos but shot through with an adeptly judged streak of the absurd which melds seamlessly to make a film that is both intelligent and muscle crampingly funny.
The best comedy for several years. Utter genius from start to finish.
ReplyDeleteWe all know Morris is a funny bastard, but it's the humanity in Four Lions that really impressed me. Although much of that was pretty cynical and dark too - eg Omar's happy home life.
ReplyDeleteFantastic film
You're right, Joe. It was utter class!
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