The Dandy Highwayman
17Oct11
………yeah.
Holy shit, this film is all over the place but it really works. It is freaking funny (black comedy) but I didn't expect the last reel to be such a punch in the stomach.
Truth through laughter being my general idea of this film, it collates humor, idiocy, blind faith and sharp vision to present a neat package around a few English blokes who try to plan terrorist actions. It's one of the best films I've seen that tell you to use your own brain and think instead of just mindlessly gobble info from others - and it's extremely funny.
I'm amazed that this film could be pulled off without being totally offesnsive. It took major cojones to do this.
Blackly funny and at times intriguingly insightful, this comic telling of five Islamic extremists planning a terrorist attack benefits from fine performances, particularly Riz Ahmed, and a knowing sense of tongue-in-cheek. It's a brave film that despite its silliness at times never forgets to cut close to the truth of the absurdity of fanatacism.
You must be too pious if you feel offended by this movie. A great series-of-misfortune parody of Arabian stereotypes.
„Four Lions“ ist ein furioses Glanzstück der modernen Satire, die auch in ihren ganz leisen Momenten vollends überzeugen kann Politisch unkorrekt, tiefschwarzer Humor, und ein Pfad zwischen Geschmacklosigkeit und Kontroverse. Das alles ist „Four Lions“ Der absolute Geheimtipp des Jahres 2010 - Pflichtprogramm!!
„Four Lions“ ist ein furioses Glanzstück der modernen Satire, die auch in ihren ganz leisen Momenten vollends überzeugen kann Politisch unkorrekt, tiefschwarzer Humor, und ein Pfad zwischen Geschmacklosigkeit und Kontroverse. Das alles ist „Four Lions“ Der absolute Geheimtipp des Jahres 2010 - Pflichtprogramm!!
Sometimes the comedy is too dark, too painful to laugh. I guess it's the intention.
Ok, I have to give Morris the credits for trying to do something unconventional, but it really didn't work out. If you compare it to Lars and the real girl it didn't make it in the green zone of dealing with a sensitive theme with great humor and still not offending anyone. And at the same time strip a social discourse/tabu to it's bones and make it more understandable. Didn't laugh, didn't see any smartness in it.
Comedy done right. Impressive, pitch perfect and ahead of it's time, humor-wise.