Quick Review: Four Lions (Dir. Chris Morris)

In a society where political correctness runs riot and freedom of speech & expression is ironically limited and subdued, this film then comes as a breath of much needed fresh air and doesn't hold back in the messages it puts across.

The film, directed by television satirical mastermind, Chris Morris; delves into territories where most have feared to tread and the result is something that can only be described as nothing short of genius.

Quick witted, clever, controversial and powerful Four Lions takes the audience on a journey they will never forget. The main reason I say this is because of how easy it is for the audience to empathise with the characters, especially characters that portray such evil. Their innocence, naivety and humour allows the viewer to connect with the characters and this is enhanced by some brilliant performances, the best one for me being, Nigel Lindsay who plays Islamic convert, Barry.

If I was to criticise this film in any way it would be it's technical production. The establishing shots are often shaky zoom's which are slightly disorientating to say the least. However this slight imperfection does not take away any of the brilliance from the narrative or the characters.

A controversial, fearless, hilarious, powerful film gives me no doubt to believe that Four Lions is probably one of the best films to come out of the UK so far in 2010.