In the Loop is a satirical political comedy film directed by Armando Iannucci. The movie is a spin-off of the British television series The Thick of It and follows the story of British and American government officials as they navigate the lead-up to a war in the Middle East. It satirizes the political machinations and incompetence of government bureaucracies. In the Loop offers a hilarious and scathing commentary on the absurdity of war and the chaotic nature of international politics.
