I-4: Loufa kai apallagi

Synopsis

"I-4: Loufa kai Apallagi" is a 2008 Greek comedy film directed by Giorgos Lanthimos, featuring Thanasis Tsaltabasis among its cast. The film centers on a group of men navigating the absurdities of avoiding military service while entangled in comedic and chaotic situations. Blending satire and humor, it portrays the characters’ attempts to escape conscription in unconventional ways, revealing societal observations about duty, personal freedom, and deception within a distinctly Greek cultural context. The narrative explores themes of identity and responsibility, delivering laughs through eccentric characters and situational comedy, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking for audiences interested in relatable, socially reflective humor.

Cast

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  Thanasis Tsaltabasis

  Pvt. Thanasis Kioubasidis

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  Haris Mavroudis

  Alkis Koumentakis

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  Petros Lagoutis

  Pvt. Miltos Mavreas

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  Kostas Fragolias

  Pvt. Alexandros Galatis

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  Giorgos Chrysostomou

  Sotiris Katsounis

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  Stathis Panagiotidis

  Theo Foutidis

Reviews

Critical reception for "I-4: Loufa kai Apallagi" has been mixed, with audiences and reviewers divided over its approach to comedy and thematic elements. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 5.5/10, indicating mixed or average reviews from viewers. Critics have praised the film for its unique blend of dark humor and social commentary, with some appreciating its satirical take on military service and the absurd lengths to which the characters go to avoid it. However, some reviews note that the film's humor may feel uneven and that its pacing can be inconsistent, potentially limiting its appeal beyond a Greek audience familiar with the cultural context. Critics from local Greek media acknowledged Thanasis Tsaltabasis's performance, highlighting his comedic timing as a strong point, but also mentioned that the storyline at times relies on clichés typical of military comedies. While not widely reviewed on international platforms like Rotten Tomatoes or Metacritic, those comments underline a respectable attempt to engage with societal issues through humor, despite some shortcomings in narrative depth and character development.

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