A group of four radical British Muslims dream of making it to the top of Jihadi list. They decide to become suicide bombers on a maraothon event. They have an idea but are obliviously clueless about the plan or the execution part of it. Their ill-concieved preparations lead to a sequence of ridiculous accidents that they inflict on themselves. When the final moment arrives, they of-course execute their idea, but the only change are the venues of bombings.
"Four Lions" shows how clueless these terrorists are. They even debate in length about the benefits of bombing a local mosque, so that the normal muslims will become radicals. One of the member wants to bomb a Pharmacy chain, so that condoms won't be sold. Their visit to a Pakistan terrorist training camp that ends disastrously because they are dangerous to their fellow Jihadi's. However, the film is not one-sided. There is also a character who holds Muslim values close to his heart, even if they are outdated. Of-course he engages in a water-gun fight with his sister-in-law but that is "only self-defence".
I had to admit that although I laughed throughout, there is something uncomfortable lurking behind all these comedy. I often felt sorry for those poor fellows, who throw their lives as a result of religious brainwash. "Four Lions" is a dark comedy. There is one standout scene, when one of the member accidentally blows up the explosives by tripping on a field. I laughed my heart out despite someone is shown getting killed. Its quite surprising that during the climax, I experienced both fun and sadness alternatively at the same time. I feel sorry for the plight of the four lions for their wasted lives for some relgious fanatism.
Will there be any films like "Four Lions" made in India? I seriously doubt it. If at all somebody tries, the poor fellow will end up chopping every scene other than final credits to the official censor board. Even if it escapes the censor board, the political outfits are there to ensure that nothing passes them.
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