Four Lions is a dark comedy film directed by Chris Morris that revolves around four bumbling British terrorists who plan to commit a heinous attack on UK soil. The film follows the journey of these four terrorists as they stumble from one misadventure to another, struggling to come together and execute their mission.
The main characters include Omar, a self-proclaimed leader of the group who is constantly at odds with Waj, his dim-witted disciple. Barry is a white convert to Islam who dreams of being a martyr and is often seen making outrageous speeches. Lastly, Faisal is a simple-minded and hapless individual who becomes their bomb maker.
Despite their grandiose plans, the group is completely incompetent and faces numerous obstacles such as inexperienced recruits, faulty explosives, and even their own families who try to convince them to give up their dangerous plans. However, they are determined to achieve their goals, no matter what.
As they progress in their training, the group’s plans become more and more absurd. They decide on a target for their attack: the London marathon. However, their plan backfires when they accidentally detonate their explosives during a practice run, leaving them all dead.
Four Lions is a darkly humorous and satirical take on the issue of terrorism and the radicalization of young men. It highlights the absurdity of extremist ideology and the dangers of groupthink. The film has been acclaimed for its biting humor and bold approach to a sensitive topic.