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In the Loop is a 2009 British satirical black comedy film directed by Armando Iannucci. It is a spin-off from Iannucci's BBC Television series The Thick of It (2005–12), and satirises British-American politics, in particular the invasion of Iraq. At the 82nd Academy Awards the film was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Learn the meaning and usage of the idiom be in the loop/be out of the loop, which means to have or not have the special knowledge or power that belongs to a particular group of people. See examples, synonyms, translations and related words.
Sep 4, 2009 · A British official accidentally backs a war with the Middle East on TV and tries to stop it with the help of American allies. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read reviews and trivia, and find out more about this Oscar-nominated film.
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- 2009-09-04
Learn the meaning and usage of the phrase "in the loop", which means being informed and involved in a group or project. See examples, synonyms, antonyms, and related expressions from various sources.
In the Loop is an uncommonly funny political satire that blends Dr. Strangelove with Spinal Tap for the Iraq war era. Read Critics Reviews
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Jul 6, 2009 · IN THE LOOP is a smart new comedy and Sundance Film Festival hit from the acclaimed team behind the award-winning BBC TV comedy series THICK OF IT. The film is drawing instant comparisons to...
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A political satire about a group of skeptical American and British operatives attempting to prevent a war between two countries. The web page provides three summaries of the plot, with different details and perspectives, and some cast and crew information.
