Metacritic Movie Ratings
Four Lions Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 83

  out of 100

  Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum

  These guys are not charming; they're horrifying in their ignorance, and they cause real damage. But there's a weird relief to be found in the opportunity to laugh ourselves sick at their expense, if only for an instant.

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• 80

  out of 100

  The Hollywood Reporter

  A hilarious farce and a brilliant takedown of the imbecility of fanaticism.

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• 75

  out of 100

  Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert

  Four Lions is impossible to categorize. It's an exceedingly dark comedy, a wicked satire, a thriller where the thrills center on the incompetence of the villains.

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• 30

  out of 100

  Wall Street JournalJoe Morgenstern

  The only reason to see it is Riz Ahmed's performance as Omar, the supposed brains of the operation. Mr. Ahmed reminded me a bit of Robert Carlyle. He's dynamic, quick-tongued and intense. And much too classy for this tatty room.

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