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In the Loop (2009) -- This is the Dr. Strangelove-inspired theatrical trailer for In the Loop.
In the Loop (2009) -- The US President and UK Prime Minister fancy a war. But not everyone agrees that war is a good thing.
In the Loop (2009) -- A British government official becomes a major media figure after an offhanded comment in this political comedy
In the Loop (2009) -- UK
In the Loop (2009) -- UK

Overview

User Rating:
7.9/10   1,916 votes
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Director:
Armando Iannucci
Writers:
Jesse Armstrong (written by)
Simon Blackwell (written by)
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Release Date:
17 April 2009 (UK) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
The fate of the world is on the line.
Plot:
The US President and UK Prime Minister fancy a war. But not everyone agrees that war is a good thing... more | full synopsis
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NewsDesk:
(50 articles)
In The Loop Review
 (From Atomic Popcorn. 14 July 2009, 6:12 AM, PDT)
Hilarious Deleted Scene From In The Loop
 (From Cinema Blend. 13 July 2009, 9:49 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
Complex, biting, rich with British and American humor more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Peter Capaldi ... Malcolm Tucker

Tom Hollander ... Simon Foster
Gina McKee ... Judy

James Gandolfini ... Lt. Gen. George Miller

Chris Addison ... Toby Wright

Anna Chlumsky ... Liza Weld

Enzo Cilenti ... Bob Adriano

Paul Higgins ... Jamie MacDonald

Mimi Kennedy ... Karen Clarke
Alex MacQueen ... Sir Jonathan Tutt
Johnny Pemberton ... A.J. Brown

Olivia Poulet ... Suzy

David Rasche ... Linton Barwick
Joanna Scanlan ... Roz
James Smith ... Michael Rodgers
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Additional Details

Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
106 min
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Certification:
UK:15 | Ireland:15A | New Zealand:R13
Filming Locations:
London, England, UK more
Company:
BBC Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Director Armando Iannucci provides the voice over for when the UN resolution passes. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: Despite appearing less sober and inhibited, Liza and Toby are drinking bottles of Beck's non-alcoholic (blue label) at the bar in the Washington D.C. club. more
Quotes:
Lt. Gen. George Miller: So you're not resigning?
Karen Clarke: Are you still playing the hawk?
Simon Foster: Well, in... in a way I'm playing a much cleverer game than that... I'm a fake hawk.
Lt. Gen. George Miller: [pause] A what?
Simon Foster: ...Fake hawk?
Lt. Gen. George Miller: [pause] You're an idiot. Or are you a... fake idiot?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Have I Got News for You: (#37.2)" (2009) more

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10 out of 14 people found the following comment useful:-
Complex, biting, rich with British and American humor, 21 June 2009
9/10
Author: jesub from United States

Fast paced blend of close-to-truth political intrigue, satire, clever banter and intensity, with enough simplified and goofy humor to keep American audiences shrieking with laughter. The LA festival audience was blessedly quiet through the more subtle and deeply clever humor, so if you have a pan-Atlantic sensibility you can laugh at the cleverly done but obvious stuff, as well as the richer humor that requires attention.

The cast - American, English and Scottish all did an amazing job with high synergy.

There is quite a lot of both obvious and subtle political and cultural allegory, homages, and oblique references.

It was great to see it in a packed theater, and get that immersive social experience one does not get with a DVD.

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