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In the Loop

2009
Comedy
1h 46m
A parody of the inner workings of U.S. and British government agencies and their international relations.
Directed by:
Armando Iannucci Armando Iannucci
Written by:
Jesse Armstrong Jesse Armstrong Armando Iannucci Armando Iannucci Simon Blackwell Simon Blackwell Tony Roche Tony Roche
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Starring:
Steve Coogan Steve Coogan Tom Hollander Tom Hollander Joanna Scanlan Joanna Scanlan James Gandolfini James Gandolfini Gina Mckee Gina Mckee David Rasche David Rasche Enzo Cilenti Enzo Cilenti Anna Chlumsky Anna Chlumsky Peter Capaldi Peter Capaldi Mimi Kennedy Zach Woods Zach Woods Chris Addison
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Genre:
Comedy
Country:
UK
Language:
English
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In the Loop

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Comedy
1h 46m
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fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 28 Jul 2009
9
90th
A smart, concise and at times hilarious political satire. Capaldi is phenomenal as Malcolm Tucker, the rest of the cast is great aswell. The overuse of profanity detracts from what could've been a more serious and thoughtful film, but I still had a blast. Recommended!
Rated 28 Jul 2009
doctor7doctor7
Rated 11 Mar 2010
91
93rd
In the Loop is absolutely genius film making. It combines the intelligence of the West Wing with probably the most inventive swearing ever to grace the silver screen. Peter Capaldi is brilliant as Malcolm Tucker and steals the show undoubtedly, much like in the TV series The Thick of It. There is no low brow humour in this at all, even the crass swearing can go over one's head. This is easily one of the best black comedies of the decade.
Rated 11 Mar 2010
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 11 Feb 2010
95
98th
Absofuckinglutely hilarious. Something like a hybrid of "The Office" and Dr. Strangelove, following around assorted British and American state officials on the brink of a war. It's hard to say that a movie with phrases like "lubricated horse cock" is understated, but it is. It stays away from manic situations, slapstick humor and over-the-top caricatures and instead goes with a smart, incisive and incredibly witty script. Pretty much everyone in it is great, too. A very enjoyable satire.
Rated 11 Feb 2010
melvin_smifMelvin Smif
Rated 14 Sep 2009
85
91st
Was there a second of this film not dedicated to making me laugh? If there was I'm not sure I remember it. Funniest film I've seen all year.
Rated 14 Sep 2009
paxtonPaxton
Rated 21 Mar 2019
77
83rd
Remember when Fargo claimed it was based on a true story despite the fact that it wasn't? This movie claims it's a parody.
Rated 21 Mar 2019
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 14 Feb 2010
85
89th
This over-the-top and unceasingly profane comedic political satire is outrageously funny. If you can get past all the curse words (yup there is at least one uttered in every sentence all throughout the film), you will learn to appreciate its extremely acute and unendingly witty take on political scheming and machinations.
Rated 14 Feb 2010
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 06 Feb 2010
91
95th
A mix of Glengarry Glen Ross in a political setting and Dr. Strangelove without the slapstick, it's brutally in your face and incredibly funny. Superb writing and great characters make it fly by with hardly a chance to catch your breath, a rarity in dialogue driven films.
Rated 06 Feb 2010
kmcneilKMcNeil
Rated 24 Apr 2009
8
84th
Solid satire. The dialogue is especially impressive even if it does eventually get a little repetitive, a little grating. Generally it walks the fine line between spot-on and over-the-top caricature. And walks it to hilarious effect.
Rated 24 Apr 2009
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 27 Apr 2011
4
70th
The funniest comedy I've seen in years. Scathing, smart, and utterly hilarious throughout, with some of the most biting and quotable dialogue you'll ever hear in a film, comedy or otherwise. It'd be fun just to watch this fantastic cast insult each other for an hour and 45 minutes (the standoff between Gandolfini and Capaldi is an especially awesome heavyweight bout), but it also manages to strike right at the heart of inept bureaucracy and political pettiness.
Rated 27 Apr 2011
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 03 Dec 2009
87
93rd
Being a big fan of "The Thick of It" and knowing that Iannucci has produced plenty moments of genius throughout his career, I went into this with high expectations. "In the Loop" does not disappoint. Gandolfini and Capaldi steal the show, with the scene with the two of them at the bar probably the film's highlight. While for me this never quite reaches the heights of "The Thick of It" it really isn't far off. A top quality hilarious satire, with an excellent screenplay and cast.
Rated 03 Dec 2009
kasperlKasperL
Rated 10 Mar 2010
90
97th
Here's a movie that doesn't hold back! As in Iannucci's even more awesome 'The Thick of It', the absolutely brilliant lines of hilarious dialogue mix satire, profanity and movie savvy references. The pace is mindboggling, and everyone is on fire. One of my favorite comedies ever.
Rated 10 Mar 2010
gritGrit
Rated 27 Apr 2010
79
86th
Satirical and endlessly entertaining, In The Loop provides a sarcastic and spirited look into the chaotic affairs of intergovernmental agencies. It's been a while since a good old British farcical satire came along, so this went down particularly well for me. Despite some occasional awry moments it's a thoroughly entertaining experience, providing plenty of hilarity through extremely creative and profane insults. As for those who claim the swears are overused, "Don't be such a fucking faff arse"
Rated 27 Apr 2010
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 07 Mar 2010
92
96th
Magnificent, tour-de-force political satire from Iannucci and co. Some of the most creative insults I have ever heard, but it's not just about the swearing, there's so much more to it than that. The way modern politics are, you've got to laugh or you'd cry. Fantastic.
Rated 07 Mar 2010
robrob
Rated 09 Sep 2009
17
94th
It's almost as good as "The Thick of It", which is about the highest praise I can imagine. The stylings are just the same: rapidly delivered, quasi-improvised dialogue that'll split your sides, while underneath is a constant, deep vein of satire that cuts right to the bone. Probably a good high for the format to go out on---or for the main characters at least, lest they become rapidly stale. Armando Iannucci remains incapable of doing ill.
Rated 09 Sep 2009
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 23 Jan 2010
90
85th
Hilarious comedy and one of the best political satires I've ever seen. The humour tends to be black as coal but some of the dialogue and sequences are hysterical, before devolving into a somewhat sombre affair at points about moral decisions and political ethics. All the actors are spot on, each delivering a different satirical look and each one fantastic in their own right. This is a must see just for Capaldi's character.
Rated 23 Jan 2010
overratedoverrated
Rated 07 May 2010
89
96th
"Leaky fucking minge box". If this had somehow come out in 2004 in the immediate aftermath of the invasion of Iraq it'd have been near perfect.
Rated 07 May 2010
sebbysebby
Rated 11 Jul 2009
75
83rd
Absolutely hilarious satire that never loses steam during its entire running time.
Rated 11 Jul 2009
kavuKavu
Rated 24 Sep 2009
84
83rd
Capaldi is brilliant and the rest of the cast isn't too shabby either. The dialogue makes art of cursing.
Rated 24 Sep 2009
stripyStripy
Rated 27 Jan 2010
86
79th
This is just fun, the sitcom-like structure works! I must take a look at the series now.
Rated 27 Jan 2010
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 04 Apr 2010
70
65th
Whilst its seriously funny, with some of the crankiest Scotsmen ever depicted on film, it plays like an extended episode of 'The Office'. It is well crafted, but the plot is not exactly world shatteringly interesting.
Rated 04 Apr 2010
quickyQuicky
Rated 03 Nov 2009
79
80th
In the Loop is a surprisingly hilarious satire on U.S. and British government agencies and their international relations, that impressed me from beginning to end by an excellent script of hilarious dialogue and an overdose of profanity. The film doesn't have a terribly interesting story, but the performances, dialogue and spot-on caricature carry the film successfully. Too bad I had to see it without subtitles as this meant I missed some of the jokes. Would love to see it again!
Rated 03 Nov 2009
xacviantxacviant
Rated 21 Jul 2011
99
99th
One of the funniest films ever made; possibly my favorite pure comedy. A savage satire on British and American political shenanigans in the days leading up to Middle East war, it butchers sacred cows and leaves not a one of its characters unscathed. Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), a Scottish spin doctor, is the evil genius of the film, and virtually everything he says is unfathomably obscene--and hilarious. A few too many corny pop culture references, but otherwise a masterpiece in every way.
Rated 21 Jul 2011
terrymacterrymac
Rated 29 May 2010
85
93rd
Extremely sharp, witty and very funny satire. It moves very quickly, the performances are all spot on and the dialogue is terrific. I get the feeling that much of this is grounded in reality - the perceptible air of authenticity makes the unfolding chaos all the more watchable.
Rated 29 May 2010
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 13 Jan 2011
75
77th
Like watching The Office and Yes, Minister having angry drunken sex. Hilarious dialogue and some really well-played/ well-written characters make up for the somewhat toothless (albeit well-meaning) satire...
Rated 13 Jan 2011
timmotimmo
Rated 08 Feb 2010
90
66th
A very tight and efficient script full of some of the most profound and profane material of the year--very smart, very subversive, and actually enlightening. It's difficult to understand what they're saying sometimes, though.
Rated 08 Feb 2010
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 20 Feb 2013
66
41st
Tries too hard to be funny. Not to say it isn't funny at times, because it is, but it can't sustain itself and just deflates in the end.
Rated 20 Feb 2013
johnsandwichJohnSandwich
Rated 09 Apr 2010
80
84th
I can't stand to see a woman bleed from the mouth. It reminds me of that Country & Western music which I cannot abide.
Rated 09 Apr 2010
dtiDTI
Rated 17 Jul 2009
84
79th
This satisfied my desire for more of "The Thick of It," just as I'd hoped it would.
Rated 17 Jul 2009
octaveOctave
Rated 08 Jul 2009
60
51st
No, you fucking can't beat Malcolm Tucker :D
Rated 08 Jul 2009
shalevshalev
Rated 21 Mar 2010
90
95th
A truly brilliant comedy, and a sharp satire on how democracy can be a silly thing sometimes. Especially recommended for those who don't mind an overdose of sarcasm and irony.
Rated 21 Mar 2010
ranaldRanald
Rated 20 Apr 2009
85
83rd
An acid, snarling, furious and very funny satire.
Rated 20 Apr 2009
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 21 Jan 2014
66
79th
The omnishambles political world of The Thick of It is even more hilarious with the addition of American players, and even more powerful set against the backdrop of a war that is neither foreseeable nor unforeseeable. The incisive and profanity-laden writing is really what shines, never slowing down at any point in the film. A sort of Dr. Strangelove (with admittedly less punch) for the 2000s.
Rated 21 Jan 2014
wicheWiche
Rated 29 Dec 2013
62
40th
The pacing and complete absence of a plot in the first part of the movie left me completely in the dark about what this was going to be other than a satire of the political system we're al dealing with. It turns out this film offers nothing more than that, but what it offers is done miraculously: dialogues, acting... All brought to perfection.
Rated 29 Dec 2013
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 21 Jun 2010
8
80th
This is one funny movie. It had me bursting out laughing a lot. Great inventive use of swearing, superb cast, loved the style, just a joy to watch. 'Dr. Strangelove' mixed with brilliant British humor, this film couldn't take a step wrong with me if it tried.
Rated 21 Jun 2010
libertylionLibertyLion
Rated 09 Jan 2011
85
62nd
An admirable effort for (I believe) first time film-maker, Armando Ianucci. This biting political satire is both laugh-out-loud funny and quite powerful in its simulacrum to the events leading up to the war in Iraq. However, it is deliberately vague in some areas of the plot, such that the story can remain timeless. Hilarious characters, superb acting, very well-written. See it now!
Rated 09 Jan 2011
squareheadSquarehead
Rated 08 Jan 2010
80
78th
An excellent film. I loved "The Thick of It" (and Yes, (Prime) Minister) so I knew this would ring my bell. The satire was remarkably sharp as with all of Iannucci's excellent work. Capaldi must be mentioned for an outstanding performance (although he has an Oscar already). It is too simplistic and easy to critiscise the astonishing amount of Tucker's profanity (not that I am myself), but each and every one of those insults is perfectly formed, and must have taken a lot of scripting effort.
Rated 08 Jan 2010
prowlerprowler
Rated 14 Aug 2009
89
92nd
brilliant film, consistently funny. great set of characters with more depth than your average comedy. stomps all over gervais' stuff. i gotta see 'the thick of it' now
Rated 14 Aug 2009
legstumplegstump
Rated 03 Jan 2010
80
87th
Laser-guided precision political satire that manages to sustain it's joke barrage from the opening scene until the last, at which point hilarity gives way to depression as you realize it probably isn't too far from the truth.
Rated 03 Jan 2010
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 13 Sep 2009
63
61st
If there's a G-rated trailer of this, Peter Capaldi must not be in it. Fuckity byeeeeee.
Rated 13 Sep 2009
pierre_Pierre_
Rated 22 Sep 2009
95
96th
Great humor. Maybe one of the best comedies I have seen in 2009. Great acting.
Rated 22 Sep 2009
axleblazeaxleblaze
Rated 28 Jun 2010
98
96th
The best comedy I've seen since Wag the Dog and like Wag the Dog it's a biting and timeless political comedy that is as smart as it is funny.
Rated 28 Jun 2010
gordonbombayGordonBombay
Rated 15 Mar 2010
89
85th
This is a funny farce that everybody should see. It has the dark comedy feel of "Wag the Dog" and the dialogue of "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang". The editing gives the movie a great flow. Galdolfini and Capaldi go 12 rounds in the arena of international politics. Hollander is made for the part of the bumbling and confused Simon Foster who gets caught in the crossfire. The movie is a rollercoaster ride, so try to hold on, do not look back and enjoy the ride through the back alleys of foreign politics.
Rated 15 Mar 2010
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 07 Aug 2009
7
68th
Gandolfini should be in everything.
Rated 07 Aug 2009
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 29 Jul 2009
86
81st
I am still laughing. I literally cannot stop laughing. As a collective film, it does not quite reach a level of greatness, but it's possibly the funniest film of the last half decade. Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander and Paul Higgins are all spectacular.
Rated 29 Jul 2009
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 01 Aug 2009
7
88th
Good morning, my little chicks and cocks. Given this was made by the creator of The Thick of It, it's really not at all surprising that this is so great. I don't think I ever stopped laughing. My sides were actually in pain by the end. An incredibly enjoyable and intelligent satire. Probably ranks right up there with Dr. Strangelove and Brazil, with just as many memorable characters and uproariously funny lines.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
bunkenBunken
Rated 12 Nov 2010
80
88th
Funny and fast paced comedy... Loved all the movie references and Malcolm was the lubricated horse cock frosting on the good old fuck cake... Makes me wanna go in to politics ;-)
Rated 12 Nov 2010
danastevensdanastevens
Rated 30 Nov 2012
90
92nd
Britain's diplomatic corps may be as clueless and impotent as In the Loop suggests, but British comedians are fully capable of taking over the world.
Rated 30 Nov 2012
florianflorian__
Rated 26 Dec 2009
80
59th
hilarious movie, does a good job at transcribing the idiosyncrasies of governments
Rated 26 Dec 2009
ludvigsenludvigsen
Rated 07 Apr 2011
80
86th
like The Office on speed.
Rated 07 Apr 2011
lakefxdanlakefxdan
Rated 07 Jun 2010
92
91st
As funny for the character interactions as for the biting satire and intelligent, wait-for-it lines.
Rated 07 Jun 2010
jstryjstry
Rated 20 Jan 2010
83
68th
Overall, I liked this, though I can't really say why exactly. There were definitely some hilarious moments and interesting characters. How's that for a pointless review? Difficult, difficult, lemon difficult.
Rated 20 Jan 2010
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 20 Jan 2010
75
36th
Sometimes funny but wildly overrated comedy about the careerist nincompoops that make up the majority of the world's governments and how technology has accelerated the pace of life so much that it's almost impossible to take a breath and let something sink in before rushing off to put out a dozen or so newly created fires. While I enjoyed the thought -- and a few of the lead performances -- on the political satire scale, I wouldn't put this anywhere near the brilliance that is "Dr. Strangelove".
Rated 20 Jan 2010
bonsequiturBonSequitur
Rated 15 Jul 2010
90
91st
A caustic satire of 21st-century politics on both sides of the Atlantic, In The Loop is frantic, complex and never condescends to its audience. As either a late-Bush-era Dr. Strangelove or a spin-centric Yes Minister, the film smartly focuses on the drab offices and lukewarm parties that are the real corridors of power. Worth it for Peter Capaldi's brilliantly vulgar, almost Shakespearean performance in the role of the abrasive political mastermind Malcolm Tucker.
Rated 15 Jul 2010
maakalmaakal
Rated 15 Mar 2011
76
57th
Very funny, but I felt bad laughing at the jokes, and so I didn't love this as much as I should have. Yes, satire is good, and it's important to laugh at the idiots who got us into the mess, but their decisions are still resulting in deaths, right now... so having a laugh about "how evil we were" feels callous.
Rated 15 Mar 2011
cajolejuiceCajoleJuice
Rated 30 Sep 2012
90
90th
Just about every scene kills. Maybe the only ones that aren't laugh out loud funny are some of the more depressing scenes with Gandolfini's U.S. general character, but I guess you need some more sober scenes when you're dealing with the topic of war. The reason why Veep isn't nearly as good as either this film or The Thick of It is Peter Capaldi's Malcolm Tucker. I wish I could emasculate people like he does.
Rated 30 Sep 2012
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 22 Aug 2011
80
81st
Fuckin' perfect polical satire with a balls-squezing-ass-breaking role by Capaldi. Ups, excuse my french (too much Capaldi). But hey, if You don't like it, then "kiss my sweaty balls, You fat fuck!!!"
Rated 22 Aug 2011
benblaneybenblaney
Rated 13 Feb 2021
85
68th
I saw this ten years ago, and still have some of the creative swearing in my head. Loved it.
Rated 13 Feb 2021
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 06 Jun 2012
93
93rd
Hysterical. Peter Capaldi and David Rasche steal the show. Absurdist, yes, but it manages to maintain a remarkable sense of authenticity and never feels over the top.
Rated 06 Jun 2012
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 04 Feb 2017
87
58th
Basically a long episode of tv. Pretty funny
Rated 04 Feb 2017
jordanfallowJordanFallow
Rated 08 Oct 2009
85
84th
It was good, and there was a lot of great dialogue. Also a little eerie if real politics does run this way. The only thing that grated was the caricature of an angry Scotsman, one that seems to pop in a lot of British films lately. It got worse when two of them appeared who were basically the same character. Beyond that though, it was good.
Rated 08 Oct 2009
teftef
Rated 18 Aug 2010
85
75th
His mouth is full of curses and lies and threats; trouble and evil are under his tongue. Psalm 10:7. Entertaining movie.
Rated 18 Aug 2010
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 02 Dec 2016
82
91st
Funny and as smart as it gets.
Rated 02 Dec 2016
manwhonosemanwhonose
Rated 23 Jun 2019
95
82nd
It might seem a little over-the-top, but that's what makes this hilarious, and, I bet, if you asked those in the know, they'd tell you that there's more truth in it than you would think. This sharp, witty satire is a lot better than most you will find. I highly recommend it.
Rated 23 Jun 2019
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 05 Feb 2010
70
19th
Starts off good, ends well. The middle is boring. Fuckity bye.
Rated 05 Feb 2010
worstcasesceworstcasesce
Rated 19 Jul 2011
1
0th
It's biting satire but I didn't think it was THAT funny. Some really hilarious lines and insults but it did lost a bit of steam in the last half. Still a great comedy. Score is not a grade.
Rated 19 Jul 2011
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 21 Nov 2023
50
23rd
It's not without its merits but remains boring, familiar and overall underwhelming. Finding out it was written by five different people (often separately) definitely explains a lot. Despite the simplicity of the actual storyline, the way it's approached is just too chaotic and fragmentary to have any kind of impact, and impact is crucial in a political satire - as is humour, yet in this case it really shows that they were struggling to cram as much ornate cursing in the dialogues as possible.
Rated 21 Nov 2023
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 02 Dec 2015
42
41st
This is a hard film to judge. It's quite damning of our leadership class if it is at all an accurate representation, and should make us rise up and turf them out. (The most sympathetic character might well be the warmonger Linton Barwick.) If it is a wholly unrealistic parody, then what's the point?
Rated 02 Dec 2015
moopermooper
Rated 20 Apr 2018
80
83rd
It's like the thick of it but in a movie format.
Rated 20 Apr 2018
myfajahas400myfajahas400
Rated 18 Aug 2010
75
35th
Really funny.
Rated 18 Aug 2010
silverSilver
Rated 16 Jul 2009
6
56th
What I was wondering is whether or not The Office (UK) would be as tired as this if it had to be full length movie, instead of BBC miniseries. It works as a political satire, but shows clearly the advantages of the 20 min TV format for this kind of stuff.
Rated 16 Jul 2009
voldemortvoldemort
Rated 06 Jul 2011
78
89th
MARRY ME, Malcolm Tucker.
Rated 06 Jul 2011
instiInsti
Rated 20 Apr 2015
75
45th
Decent film, ammusing and satirical as expected, but I think I feel let down because it lacked brilliance.
Rated 20 Apr 2015
nepetaNepeta
Rated 24 Dec 2013
50
17th
Not my kinda thing I'm afraid...
Rated 24 Dec 2013
ducoDuco
Rated 25 Jul 2011
84
84th
Insanely funny quazi-political comedy with great characters. Especially as the movie is British, you gotta love Malcolm, which totally makes the movie. Incredible swearing!
Rated 25 Jul 2011
alwayssummeralwayssummer
Rated 25 Dec 2012
79
56th
Funny moments, but not a lot of plot movement.
Rated 25 Dec 2012
librarycardlibrarycard
Rated 31 Mar 2024
70
57th
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 04 Dec 2014
70
41st
Not bad, very funny, but the plot is very low-stakes, kind of meandering and unstructured. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it does feel less like a coherent satirical story than just an extended comedic riff on political absurdities. Which, again, fine, but at the end I kinda wondered what had actually happened.
Rated 04 Dec 2014
pratchett3Pratchett3
Rated 16 Dec 2017
5
19th
if you like Veep, you'll love this. I do not like Veep.
Rated 16 Dec 2017
quickyapiQuickyAPI
Rated 18 Dec 2009
77
79th
In the Loop is a surprisingly hilarious satire on U.S. and British government agencies and their international relations, that impressed me from beginning to end by an excellent script of hilarious dialogue and an overdose of profanity. The film doesn't have a terribly interesting story, but the performances, dialogue and spot-on caricature carry the film successfully. Too bad I had to see it without subtitles as this meant I missed some of the jokes. Would love to see it again!
Rated 18 Dec 2009
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 19 Nov 2010
43
51st
#11#, reviews, story.
Rated 19 Nov 2010
phaedrusphaedrus
Rated 05 Oct 2009
75
91st
Super-duper, not sure if I had come to this cold and not seen The Thick of It, but the way the cogs turn towards (in)evitable war is totally believable and terrifying.
Rated 05 Oct 2009
tomhetTomhet
Rated 01 May 2015
6
59th
If ya don't get me fuckin' Brian, I'm gonna come over there, I'm gonna lock ya in a fuckin' flotation tank and pump it fulla' sewage until ya fuckin' drown!
Rated 01 May 2015
cowmanCowman
Rated 17 Sep 2023
80
89th
Rewatch after 12 years. Back then I was too young to understand the politics and not ready for the frenetic style of filmmaking. I appreciate it much more today since I am now a fan of "The thick of it", "Peep show" and "Succession". Very funny, although as at least one review mentions, the swearing and insulting gets a bit tedious and grinding after the first hour, so the intended impact of some dramatic final scenes was a bit lost on me.
Rated 17 Sep 2023
andaybandayb
Rated 28 Oct 2012
63
58th
as a dialogue driven comedy, its masterfully written. hilarious from start to finish, it actually manages to render the dead serious issues like starting a war a whirlwind of silly affairs. i guess that what's a good satire is about.
Rated 28 Oct 2012
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 18 Feb 2010
87
85th
There's a bit of a lull in the middle in terms of plot and laughs, but the rest of the film completely makes up for that. The best one-liners come in the form of either extreme profanity or pop-culture/movie references, which probably seems like a cheap laugh in the script, but the delivery is totally nailed by the cast (esp. Capaldi). The comparisons to Dr. Strangelove are definitely warranted - it satirizes war in an outright ridiculous way.
Rated 18 Feb 2010
chr1sCHR1S
Rated 13 Nov 2012
63
31st
The swearing was fun.
Rated 13 Nov 2012
failfarmerFailFarmer
Rated 29 Feb 2012
78
59th
An incredibly funny British film about life in government. Far from being a nail-biting political drama, this film is populated by very human and very vulgar characters simply trying to bumble their way through a tricky situation without fucking things up too badly.
Rated 29 Feb 2012
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 10 Feb 2010
80
68th
The group of films that qualify as political comedies may be rather small, but In the Loop certainly deserves to be in the same conversation as Dr Strangelove. Nothing comparable pops to mind from the intervening years.
Rated 10 Feb 2010
balaambalaam
Rated 05 Aug 2010
80
84th
Solid but not as good as "In the thick of it".
Rated 05 Aug 2010
mojojojoMojo_Jojo
Rated 27 Apr 2009
63
69th
Satire? I thought this was a documentary!
Rated 27 Apr 2009
morphinapgmorphinapg
Rated 15 Sep 2021
64
29th
I'm currently watching The Thick of It, so I wanted to check out this movie, which is essentially an alternate universe version of that show with a slightly bigger budget, and where part of it takes place in America. Peter Capaldi is great as Malcom Tucker, as he is in the show, and the various supporting characters all have their charm. Overall though, I didn't think the story was the best I've seen from this format.
Rated 15 Sep 2021
zmoatszmoats
Rated 25 Mar 2017
88
80th
The writing of Armando Iannucci, Simon Blackwell, and more in combination with performances from actors like James Gandolfini make In the Loop one of the best modern political satires. It pokes fun at politicians, their interns, and the self-importance of the process as a whole. It's unfiltered and to be honest, that's undoubtedly part of why I love it so much. If you like this film, check out his TV series, Veep, too.
Rated 25 Mar 2017
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 26 Oct 2012
76
75th
* Casting, Acting : 8 * Script : 9 * Directing, Aura : 7 * Ease of Viewing : 7 * Naked Eye : 7
Rated 26 Oct 2012
elahnElahn
Rated 24 Oct 2010
52
23rd
This might have been quite funny, if it wasn't so believable.
Rated 24 Oct 2010
metropicalmetropical
Rated 16 Sep 2011
90
73rd
Painfully funny
Rated 16 Sep 2011
djrossdjross
Rated 01 Feb 2011
70
77th
Pretty accurate.
Rated 01 Feb 2011
nobletNoblet
Rated 02 Nov 2010
79
67th
Great script with hilarious dialogue. I think one character curses more than the entire cast of Goodfellas combined.
Rated 02 Nov 2010
filliganFilligan
Rated 08 Nov 2018
82
47th
I found this mostly funny with some dry patches sprinkled throughout, and I know that review sounds like a weather forecast but I'm too far in to change it now. The cast is great, especially Capaldi.
Rated 08 Nov 2018
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 25 Nov 2012
86
79th
As a thematic prequel/quasi-spin off from the excellent The Thick Of It I knew what to expect and it shows the cast members from TTOI are most comfortable with the material here - making the new American cast look a bit out of their depth. Consistently funny with an excellent performance from Peter Capaldi - although maybe a bit short and the ending doesn't have the sort of bite that the consequences of our character's actions should have. It can't live up to TTOI but then again what would?
Rated 25 Nov 2012
stainStain
Rated 11 Feb 2010
80
68th
I am pleased to report that this is a comedy that's actually consistently funny -- always a rare bird. It's also a pretty damn grim portrait of the day-to-day process of these people doing their jobs -- sort of -- and governing. All the smart young people, it seems, go into the private sector instead of public service, so they can make real money... so the people we have here are a bunch of mindless jerks who'll be the first against the wall when the revolution comes
Rated 11 Feb 2010

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