Four Lions (2010)

A group of British Muslim men call themselves jihadists but never seem to be able to bring a plan together. Their leader, Omar, rails against the "church of McDonald's" while living a comfortable and modern life with his wife and son -- they even mock his devout brother's hesitance to be in the same room with his sister-in-law. This crew is inept, to say the least. When they do get their big chance to train in Pakistan, Omar accidentally points a rocket launcher the wrong way and gets sent home early. It's absurd and silly -- these men playing at being soldiers when, really, they just want to be on a team. 

The ending is kind of a harsh juxtaposition. I almost didn't know what to feel. But, after having slept on it, I realize it's rather brilliant. It's important to remember that the result of violent imaginings is usually violent happenings. No matter how ridiculous those involved are, when repetition and indoctrination mix with weapons, the result is pretty much assured.

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