Review of In the Loop (2009) by Derek B — 07 Jul 2010
It never happened this way, but the scary thought is that it certainly might have! This viewer has never seen such a convergence of totally unlikable people in one film, several of whom could have easily been arrested for assault and battery for the hate-filled speech that spewed out, and yet found the film so bloody entertaining! The only truly likable characters were Liza (Anna Chlumsky), the Under-Secretary of State's assistant, and Simon Foster (Tom Hollander), the low level British government minister whose diarrhea of the mouth continually got him in hot water with the boss.
The rest make Prince Machiavelli look like a rank amateur when it comes to political manipulation. The cast was brilliant. The dialog filled the air with blue smoke, but was so incredibly sharp and witty that one soon became inured to the profanity.
The scenery provided a recognizable backdrop for the action. All the pieces were here for a satirical masterpiece. But, the highest accolades in this viewer's pantheon only go to those he would watch again, or would purchase.
This film fails to rise to that level. There was far too much over-the-top abuse of underlings by those who perceive themselves powerful.
This review of In the Loop (2009) was written by Derek B on 07 Jul 2010.
In the Loop has generally received very positive reviews.
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