In the Loop
Scabrous British wit is applied to biting political commentary in Armando Iannucci’s adaptation of his hit BBC series “The Thick of It.” This profanity-strewn political farce about the road to war through the corridors of power would be terrifying if it were not so downright funny. When British cabinet minister Simon Foster misjudges events in the run-up to a Middle-East-like conflict, he is exiled to Washington, D.C., by his hair-trigger-tempered prime minister. Trying desperately to look important, he forges a series of questionable acquaintances with American politicos, all with their own axes to grind. This sets off a train of misadventures filled with secrets, lies, leaks, and faulty intelligence until, as all good farces should, it concludes with a cinematic shuffle, this time around the hallowed corridors of the United Nations. Blessed with a top-notch cast of British comic talent (and James Gandolfini from ‘The Sopranos’ hamming it up as a Pentagon bigwig, visibly enjoying the role), the manic fun leads us behind closed doors to reveal bungling bureaucrats, obsequious aides and an unscrupulous staffer who doctors intelligence because he believes that “in the land of truth, the man with one fact is king.” Packed with killer quotes and filmed appropriately in quasi-verité style, In the Loop introduces Iannucci as a bright star to shine alongside Sasha Baron Cohen, Steve Coogan, Ricky Gervaise et al in the firmament of cutting-edge British comics.
Actors David Rasche, Mimi Kennedy, Anna Chulsky, and Zachary Woods expected to attend
Cast & Crew
Director: Armando Iannucci
Producer: Kevin Loader, Adam Tandy
Editor: Billy Sneddon, Ant Boys
Screenwriter: Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci, Tony Roche
Cinematographer: Jamie Cairney
Music: Adem Ilhan with the Elysian Quartet
Principal Cast: Peter Capaldi, James Gandolfini, Tom Hollander, David Rashe, Gina McKee, Chris Addison, Anna Chlumsky, Mimi Kennedy
Filmography: Debut Feature Film
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I was in hysterics!, Jun 11, 2009
By christan van slyke
“This film was brilliantly cast and written. I was laughing from start to finish! Loved it! Loved it! I was impressed that I actually understood the thought process from each character. Usually I am so lost when it comes to "political comedies," but this was done so well that I can't wait to watch”
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120 min.
All tickets include the Opening Night Gala film, In the Loop, with cast members scheduled to attend. Your ticket also includes the fabulous Gala party following the film. Join us as we take over 9th Avenue and celebrate the kick-off of the 25-day Festival with hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and two complimentary cocktails.
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