Four Lions. Image shows from L to R: Waj (Kayvan Novak), Hassan (Arsher Ali), Omar (Riz Ahmed), Barry (Nigel Lindsay)
Four Lions

Four Lions

  • 2010 film

A film by Chris Morris mocking Islamic extremism and suicide bombers. It follows the exploits of four wannabe suicide bombers. Also features Riz Ahmed, Nigel Lindsay, Kayvan Novak, Adeel Akhtar, Arsher Ali and more.

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Review: Four Lions (15)

Verdict: suicide is painful...ly funny *****

Robbie Collin, The News Of The World, 2nd May 2010

Chris Morris: 'Bin Laden doesn't really do jokes'

Can suicide bombers be funny? Chris Morris thinks so. As he releases his first feature film, he gives a rare interview.

Xan Brooks, The Guardian, 1st May 2010

'Four Lions' writers set box office dares

Chris Morris and Sam Bain have said that they have box office targets for their new film Four Lions.

Paul Millar, Digital Spy, 1st May 2010

Morris Film Pokes Fun At Terror Bombers

Chris Morris has called his new film "the Dad's Army of terrorism", but despite its provocative plot, the stars of Four Lions say it probably won't offend anyone at all.

Steve Hargrave, Sky News, 28th April 2010

Four Lions review

Chris Morris makes his feature film directing debut with - and you're reading this right - a comedy about terrorists. We take a look at Four Lions...

Simon Brew, Den Of Geek, 23rd April 2010

Chris Morris: the Orson Welles of British comedy?

With the impending release of a new film and biography, the enigmatic creator of Brass Eye faces a choice: venture into the limelight, or risk compromising the exposure of his work.

Ben Walters, The Guardian, 14th April 2010

Chris Morris - the most hated man in Britain

The satirist has been hailed a genius and vilified by Britain's moral guardians. Now he's made a comedy about suicide bombers.

The Times, 3rd April 2010

Satirist who went in search of laughs in dark places

Chris Morris has carved out a reputation for pushing the boundaries of what's deemed acceptable on TV and radio.

Chris Bond, The Yorkshire Post, 30th March 2010

BIFF Review - Four Lions

Following its UK premiere at the BIFF, we sing the praises of Chris Morris' sharp and audacious satire.

Laurence Boyle, Little White Lies, 26th March 2010

Four Lions Review

Chris Morris hits a raw nerve in his take on homegrown terror in which the police are as bumbling as the jihadi bombers.

Andrew Pulver, The Guardian, 25th March 2010

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