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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
I have never really been a fan of Chris Morris, however given the subject matter of this film, this had the potential to be comedy gold. On the other hand, in the wrong hands this film could have been just plain offensive in the extreme.
There will still be those who are offended by this film though, without a doubt. Perhaps by those who take the film in another manner than which it is intended or perhaps by those who have been indirectly affected by acts of terrorism and find a comedy of this nature in the worst possible taste.
I would urge you to give this film a chance. However, if you find the basic premise of the film grossly offensive and not in the least bit amusing - don't watch it, simple as that. I doubt this film will change your preconceptions.
There are serious undertones to this film of course, in respect of those who latch on to negative interpretations of parts of The Qur'an/Koran and of the true nature of fundamentalism. I can't help but think that the message which Morris strives to achieve hasn't really hit home by the end of the movie though. I think he should be applauded for attempting this however, rather than simply making a farcical slapstick movie about Islamic terrorists, with no thought for what he is in fact trying to say. Beneath the explosions and the silly lines, there lies a dark satire, one which has never been attempted before on this scale.
So, to the comedy then. The first laugh isn't long in coming in the film and the subsquent laughs come thick and fast for the duration. Some may recognise Kayvan Novak aka Phone/Facejacker who has top billing here although plays a relatively low-key role. Some of the best laughs however come from Nigel Lindsay as the moronic "Lets bomb the mosque!" Barry. The term 'laugh out loud' is certainly an overused description when it comes to comedies. However, I defy you not to roar with delight at some of the moments in this film. Some of them are pure Monty Python, I kid you not.
The film does kind of peter out to its logical conclusion by the end, however by that point you will no longer mind. This film performed relatively poorly at the box office, but who knows? This may well be a cult classic in years to come.
There will still be those who are offended by this film though, without a doubt. Perhaps by those who take the film in another manner than which it is intended or perhaps by those who have been indirectly affected by acts of terrorism and find a comedy of this nature in the worst possible taste.
I would urge you to give this film a chance. However, if you find the basic premise of the film grossly offensive and not in the least bit amusing - don't watch it, simple as that. I doubt this film will change your preconceptions.
There are serious undertones to this film of course, in respect of those who latch on to negative interpretations of parts of The Qur'an/Koran and of the true nature of fundamentalism. I can't help but think that the message which Morris strives to achieve hasn't really hit home by the end of the movie though. I think he should be applauded for attempting this however, rather than simply making a farcical slapstick movie about Islamic terrorists, with no thought for what he is in fact trying to say. Beneath the explosions and the silly lines, there lies a dark satire, one which has never been attempted before on this scale.
So, to the comedy then. The first laugh isn't long in coming in the film and the subsquent laughs come thick and fast for the duration. Some may recognise Kayvan Novak aka Phone/Facejacker who has top billing here although plays a relatively low-key role. Some of the best laughs however come from Nigel Lindsay as the moronic "Lets bomb the mosque!" Barry. The term 'laugh out loud' is certainly an overused description when it comes to comedies. However, I defy you not to roar with delight at some of the moments in this film. Some of them are pure Monty Python, I kid you not.
The film does kind of peter out to its logical conclusion by the end, however by that point you will no longer mind. This film performed relatively poorly at the box office, but who knows? This may well be a cult classic in years to come.
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a good funny film just like probably characters would be in a situation like they were not a film most people would watch as to the kind of thing portrayed with it.
but ok for me.
but ok for me.
I didn't have the highest of hopes for this, having had in the past mixed reactions to Chris Morris' work (depends on who he collaborates with). After a bit of a slow start I found myself laughing more and more as the bickering and pratfalls started to pile up. One thing I would have liked would have been more for Omar's wife, who appears only briefly (ironically, teasing Omar's beardy brother for taking things too literally); she doesn't express any real feelings about the martyrdom project, neither zealously in favour nor sorrow for the impending loss of her husband. Underwritten.
Maybe a tad long, but great performances and very funny on several occasions. The person/s who gave this one star are way off the mark. GB has always loved a loser, even if these confused young men are not gallant losers, their culture is as British as beans on toast and that's the film's saddest irony.
Maybe a tad long, but great performances and very funny on several occasions. The person/s who gave this one star are way off the mark. GB has always loved a loser, even if these confused young men are not gallant losers, their culture is as British as beans on toast and that's the film's saddest irony.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
extremely offensive to a non-muslim
I am British and agnostic but found this film extremely offensive in every way. To think that people who think and act like this live in our country thanks to our lax immigration... Read more
Published 2 months ago by E. Betty
VERY CHEAP, BUT POOR QUALITY DVD
OK,SO I PAID VERY LITTLE FOR THIS DVD. THE FILM IS DIFFERENT & ENTERTAINING BUT THE QUALITY OF DISC ITSELF & THE SLEEVE INSERT IS TRES POOR. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Cole
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I purchased this item as a christmas gift for my brother having seen it at the cinema. It's a must see film.
Published 4 months ago by cooperp
odd but funny at the same time
Saw this on the tv and loved it so brought it for my husband as a birthday present, bit tongue in cheek but very funny
Published 4 months ago by Speaky
Funny
Exactly what was expected. If you havnt seen this film I recommend it. I thought it would be cheaper on Amazon, HMV was cheaper though.
Published 4 months ago by Tal
great product
great product it does what it says on the tin works fine and all ok from seller,tried the product and works ok
Published 4 months ago by S. Hawley
Hilarious
I rarely fall out of my seat laughing, but this film had me on the floor, literally. Every time I thought it couldn't get any funnier...it did!
Published 5 months ago by Metacritic
Duff
Sadly the DVD did not work. After about 20 minutes it simply stopped. I subesquently watchced it on TV and found it not to my taste. I am not a fan of farce. Read more
Published 5 months ago by cwint
Rubbish film and scratched disc
I saw a preview of the film and laugh all the way thru, so I bought the relatively cheap DVD, big mistake. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jim Hutton
EXCELLENT!
Never laughed so much as I did watching this - truly funny film!
You know it's going to be interesting when there is absolutely nothing written about what the movie is... Read more
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