Flick-Four Lions

First off, let me warn you that this movie may not be for everybody. Yes it is a comedy and there is a wonderfully skilled cast and great filming BUT the film's focus is a group of jihadists preparing a terrorist attack. For myself and the fiance, a terrorism comedy was unexpected, thoughtful, and hilarious but for others the topic may be too sensitive to enjoy in jest.

If you are interested, you may be pleasantly surprised!

When the fiance and I first started watching "Four Lions" we were a bit uncomfortable. We didn't know what to think as we watched British jihadists haphazardly filming themselves condemning the consumerist Western lifestyle and bickering about each other's martyrdom status.

The details of their pursuits rang true with our images of jihadi "warriors" but their logic and disjointed attempts were utterly hilarious! After settling into the film we began to enjoy it immensely. I appreciated the realistic portrayal of their cell and their preparations and concerns and the comedy was woven naturally throughout the entire film. 

There is top-notch comedic acting and a wonderfully produced film waiting for you to enjoy, but it may involve "letting yourself go" a bit to fully embrace the film. Yes there is a tragic twinge to the film and it gets you thinking but I think this only improves the value.

And really, how can you pass up a comedy with exploding attack crows, good plain idiocy, and a devious plot that involves these disguises?

Take a chance, open your mind, and enjoy "Four Lions" with some good friends!