This weeks Tuesday Night is Film Night film is;
Four Lions
Four Lions is a British comedy written and directed by Christoper Morris (better known for such comedy TV shows as; The Day Today, Brass Eye and appearing in The IT Crowd).
It portrays the story of four haphazard, incompetent British jihadists who are training for and plotting an act of terrorism.
It took a while for the film to get going, the comedy is dark but infrequent for the first half of the film, so it was a little disappointing in that respect. However, after halfway the comedy increases, although the subject matter is dark.
There is one absolutely wonderful piece, that alone will make it worthwhile watching the whole film. Obviously, I can't tell you what that is, but it's a cracker.
The film does cover the tricky subject of suicide bombing, so prepared for some bodily explosions! Although not graphically gory they are, dare I say it, very funny.
So all in all the film was disappointing, we didn't find it as funny as perhaps it could have been or as funny as some reviews might make you believe. Although there are some very good moments. Including an appearance from Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) playing a Police negotiator.
If you like the work of Chris Morris, then you would probably have already seen this film, if not then watch it.
Otherwise, I wouldn't worry too much.
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