In the Loop

A bumbling British government minister (Tom Hollander) makes a verbal snafu during a TV interview, setting in motion this smart comedy and Sundance Film Festival hit that's already drawing comparisons to some of the great political and absurdist comedies, including Dr. Strangelove, Wag the Dog, Thank You for Smoking and Monty Python. With razor-sharp, truly laugh-out-loud dialogue, the film pokes fun at the absurdity and ineptitude of our highest leaders. With everyone looking out for number one, and the fate of the free world at stake (but apparently incidental), the hilarious ensemble cast of characters bumbles its way through Machiavellian political dealings, across continents, and toward comic resolutions that are unforeseeable. From the acclaimed team who created the award-winning BBC comedy series "Alan Partridge" and "The Thick of It." Also starring Peter Capaldi, Gina McKee and James Gandolfini.

Director:

Armando Iannucci    

Cast:

Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee, James Gandolfini, Chris Addison, Anna Chlumsky, Paul Higgins, Mimi Kennedy, Steve Coogan, Enzo Cilenti, Christian Contreras, Olivia Poulet, David Rasche, Joanna Scanlan 

Reviews:

The New York Times, A.O. Scott

San Francisco Chronicle, Mick LaSalle

Boston Globe, Ty Burr

Los Angeles Times, Michael Ordoña

Chicago Tribune, Michael Phillips

Star Tribune, Colin Covert

Seattle Times, Moira Macdonald

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Joe Williams