It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

The film was only funny for a few moments during the last half hour or so. The humor was pretty dry even for a British comedy. The movie did have potential and could've been great if they had cut down on the overacting and made the humor more subtle, but ultimately it was a pretty big disappointment for me as I had heard nothing but great things about the movie. I'm American with lots of British relatives on my moms side, so I would say I'm very used to hearing and understanding British accents but I had a very hard time understanding the main characters in this movie for a good portion of the film. Overall not enjoyable. I really did want to like this movie just for the fact that it takes the very relevant and controversial issue of terrorism and makes light of it. Don't get me wrong, it does effectively make light of terrorism, but it doesn't make you laugh.

A film not given its full credit due to its "controversial" content. From rubber dingy rapids to blowing up the internet to Barry (the most extreme member of the gang) it is hilarious. Will probably come with an advisory warning in the near future and what a shame that will be.A MUST SEE

First, to all the people who gave this anything less than 5 stars: You haven't the slightest idea about satire, comedy or anything for that matter. This movie is funny, because it's only bordering on the authentic. Stupidity has no limits, no boundaries. This is a fact no matter how much anyone might try to dispute or disapprove. Barry & Waj (two of the boys) is proof of that. I'm certain that there's a ton of Barrys and Wajs out there somewhere. I actually believe that there's a Barry everywhere in one way or another.The fact that this film turns dark towards the end is only logical. It's to be expected. How else can one let this movie end? Stupidity combined with violent intent always ends badly or tragically. I'm especially fond of the Heimlich near the end there. The Cumberbatch cameo as the perplexed negotiator also was a nice surprise. This movie's full of interestingly bad/dumb decisions and statements. I watched it just once and I'm already repeating or quoting some of them. As far as Chris Morris goes, I'm not familiar with his work, apart from his role in The IT crowd, but just for having the balls to make this 6 years ago, he should be commended. 7.4/10

By the look of the trailer, it seems like a great comedy ! I can't wait to see it, let's go! 2 minutes - and I am already laughing, heavy accents really add to the humour.15 minutes - the acting is amazing! Those jihad soldier wannabes idiots, they really look serious and genuine! It makes me grin even when I think about them haha.1h 17 minutes - it feels like the movie really slowed down with its humour... It's not boring, but not as good as it was at the beginning, that's for sure.OK... So when I have started watching it, my hopes went really high... it looked like it's going to be an amazing comedy. Unfortunately the humour was slowly fading with every minute after the first half of the movie. It was completely gone by the end of it... I had a feeling that they just run out of all possible, funny ideas... They had to finish it somehow though... so they've changed it into a drama!I still recommend it, as the first half of it was really good... I just wish it would stay like that up to the end...tgchan's rating: 6/10