Chris Morris (I)
- 62 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, producer and composer
Press clippings Page 15
Four Lions, review
Chris Morris's meticulously researched film becomes a comedy of errors as much as a tragedy.
Sukhdev Sandhu, The Telegraph, 7th May 2010Video: Cast of Four Lions discuss controversial film
Four Lions, the debut feature film from director Chris Morris tackles the difficult subject of suicide bombers. It tells the story of four young Muslim men from the north of England who become radicalised and decide to become suicide bombers.
The cast Riz Ahmed, Kayvan Novak, Adeel Akhtar and Nigel Lindsay spoke to BBC Breakfast about the film.
BBC News, 5th May 2010Terrorism? You're having a laugh
Brass Eye creator Chris Morris has made a satire on suicide bombers. Nothing should be immune from humour, the film's writers tell Stephen Applebaum.
Stephen Applebaum, The Independent, 4th May 2010How Chris Morris came to direct Four Lions
If anyone was going to satirise a cell of Islamic suicide bombers, it had to be the ultimate television prankster Morris.
Stephen Armstrong, The Sunday Times, 2nd May 2010Chris Morris: 'Bin Laden doesn't really do jokes'
Can suicide bombers be funny? Chris Morris thinks so. As he releases his first feature film, he gives a rare interview.
Xan Brooks, The Guardian, 1st May 2010'Four Lions' writers set box office dares
Chris Morris and Sam Bain have said that they have box office targets for their new film Four Lions.
Paul Millar, Digital Spy, 1st May 2010Morris Film Pokes Fun At Terror Bombers
Chris Morris has called his new film "the Dad's Army of terrorism", but despite its provocative plot, the stars of Four Lions say it probably won't offend anyone at all.
Steve Hargrave, Sky News, 28th April 2010Four Lions review
Chris Morris makes his feature film directing debut with - and you're reading this right - a comedy about terrorists. We take a look at Four Lions...
Simon Brew, Den Of Geek, 23rd April 2010A lethally unfunny one-off that - get this - overdubs interviews of Hollywood stars to make it sound like they're answering different questions! It's a good thing Chris Morris has hung up his satire hat, 'cause these people mean business.
TV Bite, 23rd April 2010Chris Morris: the Orson Welles of British comedy?
With the impending release of a new film and biography, the enigmatic creator of Brass Eye faces a choice: venture into the limelight, or risk compromising the exposure of his work.
Ben Walters, The Guardian, 14th April 2010