I watched In The Loop the other day because it's written by Armando Ianucci, the mastermind behind Veep (one of my favourite shows currently running). It was quite funny: very British, dark and involved some political shit I didn't quite understand because I have zero understanding of the UK's political system. I'd like to say I have a broader understanding now, but I'm unsure.
But I liked it quite a bit, some terrific performances (James Gandolfini as a controlling, patriotic general was awesome) and a an engaging plot. Got a little bit dull during the middle but the front and end of the movies were packed with brilliant one-liners, great dialogue and hilarious incompetence. Recommended.
Gotta watch The Thick of It now.
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