'In The Loop' is one of the most refreshing and hilarious satires of recent time. While it humorously 'deals' with the war between the American president's staff and the British prime minister's staff, director Armando Ianucci's maintains its poignancy and respects the main theme. The movie moves at a steady pace while keeping the viewer entertained and amused all the way. It is full of memorable laugh-out-loud one-liners. The fact that it's shot in documentary style, using a digital camera only makes the crazy chaotic atmosphere more 'realistic' to the viewer. The cast is excellent. Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee, Olivia Poulet and Chris Addison are exceptional as the Brits while their 'counterparts, James Gandolfini, Anna Chlumsky, David Rasche and Mimi Kennedy (good to see her finally in a great role). One couldn't ask for a better ensemble of comedic actors. 'In The Loop' is full of wit, sarcasm and, at times even outrageous in its sharp humour, but, most importantly it all just fits together superbly just the way a great comedy should. This film is among the prototype examples of a fine blend of British and American humour.
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