"One of the funniest films i have ever seen. An important film for the modern ages" ~ Empire



After 6 years of silence, the man who brought middle England to a halt back in 2001 with the most complained and protested against TV show in British history is BACK!

Whats the genre this time? Jihadist comedy. Oh yes...controversy ahead! You know, the media missed-the-point controversy and the complaints from people with no clue.

Four Lions was premiered at Sundance film festival on January 25th and to rave acclaim (and a prediction of mass controversy and muslim protest!) and a clip was released that is now infamous...

http://www.youtube.com/wa...ZVfyQyu9RY

"Chris Morris's Four Lions was by far and away the riskiest film at the festival. The comedy focuses on the attempt to create a terrorist cell in Sheffield. After the group's leader Omar (Riz Ahmed) is expelled from a training camp in Pakistan, he and his bumbling cohorts hatch a plan to explode bombs at the London Marathon.
Like Stanley Kubrick's Dr Strangelove, Four Lions isn't just about shocking the audience – it also had a poignant social message about the dangers of paranoia."

Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/wa...Gk2TojOd-4

And thus, press awaits comedy genius and controversy when it releases!

It already has people religious debating on forums and youtube etc....pathetic!

RELEASE - May 7



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My report on the premiere i attended in Nottingham

So, i had the pleasure of meeting another idol on wednesday. Chris Morris is the celebrities celebrity. The comedians comedian. One of Britains biggest geniuses who has delivered a body of work almost unrivalled by any other radio/TV personality.
Author of works like Brass Eye, The Day Today, Jam and Nathan Barley. In 2001 he brought middle england to a halt with his "controversial" Brass Eye special, Paedogeddon which became the most complained against TV show in British history....but for all the wrong reasons...an ill-informed public and media, unable to understand Morris's satirical and artistic take on media presentation.

Fast forward to 2010 and Morris is back with a new film, Four Lions, his Jihadist, suicide bomber comedy ~ http://www.youtube.com/wa...Gk2TojOd-4

I went to the premiere and sat front row center! Chris Morris, Jesse Armstrong (Peep Show, In The Loop, Bruno), Sam Bein (Peep Show, In The Loop, Bruno) and Cast were in attendance and gave an introduction to the film and a panel discussion after led by film critic, Xan Brooks (whom Morris destroyed to audience amusement due to some ridiculous questions posed by Xan).

The film was genius. Ranking up there not only as some of Morris's best work but, probably one of the finest comedies Britain has ever done. It was painfully funny, haunting, lovable, tense and actually very touching and moving. The whole package, a benchmark for British cinema! Gets a strong 9/10 from me.

I managed to meet Chris Morris after. After his hilarious and interesting post-film panel discussion, i shot up out my seat to shake the mans hand but, a crew member beat me to it to my embarrassment, quickly turned to Sam Bein and shook his hand instead lol. Finally, Morris was free and i began drilling him with the questions and groups of people began to form behind me. Asked him his views on South Park and the shows latest similar muslim controversy, how Matt and Trey (South Park authors) are receiving death threats from extremists and whether he fears similar events. I asked him whether he'd be up for on screen acting again and also informed him of another genius's presence in Nottingham that night, Stewart Lee and whether he knew about it.
Other people began asking questions and asking for signings and Chris was completely brilliant about it! Before too long, Chris's wife intervened and made excuses for both to go.

Brilliant night. Another idol met. Pic quality is not great but, fack it, you can see him and my great seat view!


Sam Bein, Chris Morris, Xan Brooks


Chris Morris


Chris Morris, Xan Brooks, Jesse Armstrong
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Awesome! Chris Morris is indeed a genius. I still watch The Day Today and Brass Eye all the time, though I'm a bit out of the loop out here on his later stuff (since Jam)

I'm looking forward to this.

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Fauxie said:

Chris is my ultimate comedy fave. A bloody genius!

Jam was the last solo work he did in 2001 after Brass Eye, Jam is my all time favourite comedy TV show.

This Film will mark his return. Everyones predicting that whole Brass Eye controversy madness all over again and i cant wait to see how badly they miss the point!

P.S. That girl in your avatar is beyond beautiful.

WetDream said:

It was hilarious what happened after the 2001 Brass Eye special. I hope something similar does happen.

The girl's Utada Hikaru.

Fauxie said:

Tell me about it!

http://www.youtube.com/wa...gb-2Wr8d_0

I find that "report" very ironic.

Ahh! Utada, of course, i have her Ultra Blue album and i liked her contributions to the Kingdom Hearts games.

WetDream said:

Didn't the Daily Mail have a piece venting their outrage at the 2001 special and on the opposite page they had a pic of Charlotte Church in a bikini with a headline like 'She's a big girl now'? Something like that, just hilarious!

Ultra Blue is one of my favourite albums of all time. I don't know what it is about it but it just connects with me.

Fauxie said:

Yup! they sure did, and that, im sure is why Morris went silent, the ridiculousness of it all just wasn't worth a word. I have a few clippings from the media frenzy and all are ridiculous.

She has a soothing voice. The only thing i didn't like was the pairing up with USA producers of the moment like Timbaland or the Rush Hour contributions. She's best at her own game.

Fauxie said:

ayo word?

WetDream said:

Yes, her English stuff I probably only like some tracks from purely because she's an artist I already like. The Japanese stuff just has way more to it. Having said that, some of her more lightweight Japanese stuff is also a guilty pleasure for me too.

Cinnie said:

Word.

It's a shame more people, especially those outside of the UK, don't really know about Chris Morris.

Fauxie said:

Is he hot?

Fauxie said:

Yeah it is a shame but, he is a recluse and hates being photographed....plus, he attacks the media for a reason.

Having said that, Four Lions is catching a lot of heat over in the US atm and i all the responses to the clip have been overwhelming...which, to me, is odd as i don't see America as a country that gets satire lol

Although, there is South Park (Morris is a big fan)

JustErin said:

Of course he is!

A fox is made of...string.

Fauxie said:

I think that really highlights Chris Morris's genius.

The trailer!

http://www.youtube.com/wa...Gk2TojOd-4

The premiere has been had, controversy is picking up!

http://www.youtube.com/wa...r_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/wa...r_embedded <--- must watch, facking hilarious!

FYI i'll be attending a screening on April 21st in which Chris Morris and cast will be in attendance to give Q+A.

Excited!

Film is released May 7th

I have a feeling that this is gonna be great.