Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: November 3, 2006
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briand.Nov 27, 2006
Very Funny. I especially loved the national anthem scene in the rodeo and the 'war of terror' quip. Mr Bush, the great imperial warlord. The naked wrestling felt too staged. I agree with the observation of some people that some of Very Funny. I especially loved the national anthem scene in the rodeo and the 'war of terror' quip. Mr Bush, the great imperial warlord. The naked wrestling felt too staged. I agree with the observation of some people that some of the humour is mean and cruel. The dinner party scene is Borat simply being nasty and to people who were trying to be kind to him; there was no satire, irony or purpose. Nevertheless, this film will really make you laugh.… Expand
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LucyNov 27, 2006
WOW! This was the funniest movie I have ever scene! The people who are offened wither have NO scene of humor or are Justy like the poeple in the film. It showed how closeminded and racist people are. But people if it made you mad calm down WOW! This was the funniest movie I have ever scene! The people who are offened wither have NO scene of humor or are Justy like the poeple in the film. It showed how closeminded and racist people are. But people if it made you mad calm down in the end it's only a movie!… Expand
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BenH.Nov 26, 2006
If you dont like this movie maybe you have seen a little of yourself in the people Borat meets on his travels. The evangelist scene had me rolling on the floor in hysterics. The fact that Sacha is a devout Jew makes it all the more funny.
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GregB.Nov 26, 2006
Mean-spirited. Watch it if you have a pathological sense of your superiority over others and enjoy past times such as lighting three-legged cats on fire. The joke in this movie is on the critical community who find it funny that Borat can Mean-spirited. Watch it if you have a pathological sense of your superiority over others and enjoy past times such as lighting three-legged cats on fire. The joke in this movie is on the critical community who find it funny that Borat can make a racist hick say idiotic things on film. Wow. That's original. I'm not sure how that homophobe represents America--I do know that a film like that represents a low water mark in film comedy, political parody, and human decency. I walked out. It left me feeling embarrassed for everyone else who didn't.… Expand
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RayWNov 26, 2006
A road movie redux, Borat is best served as a 5 minute bit on the Ali G show. It is not a full length feature movie. I wanted to really like it as much as I like the HBO show; however, Mr. Cohen cannot sustain the laughs. The laughs are A road movie redux, Borat is best served as a 5 minute bit on the Ali G show. It is not a full length feature movie. I wanted to really like it as much as I like the HBO show; however, Mr. Cohen cannot sustain the laughs. The laughs are diffused by the decidedly unfunny plot lines with Borat's producer, the road trip and Pamela Anderson. A disappointment.… Expand
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PeterH.Nov 26, 2006
DONT BE PUT OFF. It's the Americans who won't find this funny... the whole movie is pointed towards a British audience; it's great. There are some cringe moments and some moments you think has he gone too far? However, this DONT BE PUT OFF. It's the Americans who won't find this funny... the whole movie is pointed towards a British audience; it's great. There are some cringe moments and some moments you think has he gone too far? However, this genre has needed a well earned boost and Sacha Baron Cohen has done it.… Expand
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AgnesNov 26, 2006
Revolting garbage that simply is not funny!
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AmericanP.Nov 25, 2006
I feel about this despicable piece of liberal "satire" like what President Nixon said about "All In The Family", that it mocks good people and makes them look stupid. Sacha Barren Cohan must really hate America and our Freedom.
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ShmittySNov 25, 2006
I was really disapointed by this movie. I was hoping it to be much much more funny. I don't think I laughed once, but people around me were going nuts for it. People who find this movie offensive... you realize its a MOVIE! "It's I was really disapointed by this movie. I was hoping it to be much much more funny. I don't think I laughed once, but people around me were going nuts for it. People who find this movie offensive... you realize its a MOVIE! "It's racial, blah, blah." welcome to humor. It's a great comedy, but I guess it wasnt my night. 5/10 for potential (a rushin' rushin' around...)… Expand
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AronR.Nov 25, 2006
simply put: it felt forced. i'm a huge fan of borat on the hbo because i laugh until it hurts everytime i see one(no matter how many times on a few of em) yeah it was funny but giving this character a plot to try to make him real leads simply put: it felt forced. i'm a huge fan of borat on the hbo because i laugh until it hurts everytime i see one(no matter how many times on a few of em) yeah it was funny but giving this character a plot to try to make him real leads to forcing a premise on original fans that just gets in the way of the true genius of borat. a lot of the jokes have been done before, but that doesn't matter to those introduced, i understand why most either laughed out of control or were disgusted (one guy next to me called us a bunch of racist and walked out with his wife, he obviously wasn't in on the joke). the laughs i had from "look, they've changed their shapes" and the dinner party paid for the price of admission. i guess i'm just bitter because now everyone knows about borat and that means no more new hbo specials. i look forward to new characters from cohen. fare the well borat, you will be missed.… Expand
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MD.Nov 25, 2006
Never in my life have I seen a funnier film. To combine a humour and a message like this is an amazing feat to say the least. By creating a naive bigot is genius because it instantly points out the cracks and racism in western society in Never in my life have I seen a funnier film. To combine a humour and a message like this is an amazing feat to say the least. By creating a naive bigot is genius because it instantly points out the cracks and racism in western society in general. People have to believe a country like the one described in Borat to believe he is real, so proof of racism is there already. Anyone who sees it as racist is missing the point Above all though this is a hilarious movie full of brilliant scenes, clever scripting and fantastic impromptu moments… Expand
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KNov 25, 2006
a cross culture JackAss clone. a little of the Emperor's New Clothes going on here because i think everybody has heard the hype and are afraid to be labeled not hip and admit they think it was stupid.
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AdrienneNov 25, 2006
This movie is not all it's cracked up to be. It's mildly insulting to the average viewers intelligence. I feel like Cohen could have gone way further and deeper with this, but got lazy. The sequencing is off, things are cut out This movie is not all it's cracked up to be. It's mildly insulting to the average viewers intelligence. I feel like Cohen could have gone way further and deeper with this, but got lazy. The sequencing is off, things are cut out that would help the story and overall, I'd say it could have been done better. That being said, I did find it funny at parts and it was one of the better movies to see in the theater right now.… Expand
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BillB.Nov 25, 2006
I can laugh at gross humor along with the rest, but I did not laugh much at this. I even reflexively put my hands up over my eyes at one point, something I cannot ever recall doing in a movie. I just didn't appreciate it. Maybe I'm I can laugh at gross humor along with the rest, but I did not laugh much at this. I even reflexively put my hands up over my eyes at one point, something I cannot ever recall doing in a movie. I just didn't appreciate it. Maybe I'm not as smart as the rest, or maybe it isn't as valuable as people are saying.… Expand
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CatherineNov 23, 2006
I also walked out on this movie. It might be possible to interpret it as sharp, Swiftian satire on American bigotry, but it is much easier for audiences to laugh, not because they get the more subtle points it perhaps tries to make, but I also walked out on this movie. It might be possible to interpret it as sharp, Swiftian satire on American bigotry, but it is much easier for audiences to laugh, not because they get the more subtle points it perhaps tries to make, but because they find its crudities, its racism, its homophobia, its sexism, and its anti-Semitism funny on their own. I think this movie gives Americans an excuse to claim they are watching something very high-minded while actually revelling in their own prejudice.… Expand
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AndyE.Nov 23, 2006
At first I thought this would be pure documentary, nothing special, but the two guys duking it out in a hotel, in their birthday suits, even through a banquet well underway, took the cake and I almost fainted of laughter! This movie is an At first I thought this would be pure documentary, nothing special, but the two guys duking it out in a hotel, in their birthday suits, even through a banquet well underway, took the cake and I almost fainted of laughter! This movie is an absolute must-see for anybody 15 or older!… Expand
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RobertivyNov 23, 2006
Outrageous, totally original humor that rolls over you in slap-happy waves. Nothing stands in the way of Cohen's democratizing, pitiless satire, a uniquely Mad view of the universe that gives scatology an honest name.
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CharlieD.Nov 23, 2006
one of the most funny, disturbing and shocking movies ive seen for ages its awesome! Very nice! how much?
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kcNov 23, 2006
The movie was hilarious. But what makes this movie REALLY great is the reactions it provokes from the "upstanding" and "morally correct" people. You may blame it on Jackass, or MTV, or whatever the scapegoat of your choice is. The jokes he The movie was hilarious. But what makes this movie REALLY great is the reactions it provokes from the "upstanding" and "morally correct" people. You may blame it on Jackass, or MTV, or whatever the scapegoat of your choice is. The jokes he makes are what, unfortunate as it may be, millions of people say everyday. Sure, we'd like to believe that anti-semitism, racism, etc no long exists. Fact is it does, and it's not going away anytime soon. Critics say there are 2 groups, those who get it and love it and those who dont and hate it. I don't think it's quite as simple as that. There are people who don't get it and hate it. Then there are people who don't really get it, but laugh cause they're idiots. Next are those who get it but are too full of themselves to laugh. And the last category appreciates the film and the other idiotic members of the audience. Bravo, a multi-faceted film which lets some of us laugh at everyone else, including ourselves for being such bigots.… Expand
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TobyM.Nov 23, 2006
WOW, Its is so unbelivelble i could not belive a man could get away with this. When people say ignorance is not an excuse, Well believe me it is. I was shocked at some of the brave stunts he pulled of. I'd be scared of being shot. This WOW, Its is so unbelivelble i could not belive a man could get away with this. When people say ignorance is not an excuse, Well believe me it is. I was shocked at some of the brave stunts he pulled of. I'd be scared of being shot. This man is a LEDGEND!!!! He takes courage to the next step. And does it in a funny way. FEARLESS.… Expand
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JoeA.Nov 22, 2006
I don't mind thought-provoking, sick, twisted, off-color....whatever you want to call it, or whatever the critics and the media are spinning this as. But, this is NONE of those, and I did not find it even remotely funny. I like I don't mind thought-provoking, sick, twisted, off-color....whatever you want to call it, or whatever the critics and the media are spinning this as. But, this is NONE of those, and I did not find it even remotely funny. I like stupid-funny and the humor definitely doesn't have to be high brow for me to appreciate it, but this was just plain BLAH. There must be a conspiracy out there w/ the critics because I simply don't understand the praise. I would've walked out, but I am an optimist and kept hoping it would turn itself around (and this was from about minute 20). But, alas, I was duped and it never happened. I've only walked out on 2 other movies in my lifetime, and I wish I woulda walked out on this one. A lot of the other audience members liked it though---I hope this says more about me being different from the mainstream, for society's sake in terms of humor.… Expand
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LouisNov 22, 2006
People who find this offensive, do not understand the humour. To help them understand this. The movie laughs at prejudice itself. When a person makes a offensive cultural remark, you laugh at the crazed mind of the person making the remark. People who find this offensive, do not understand the humour. To help them understand this. The movie laughs at prejudice itself. When a person makes a offensive cultural remark, you laugh at the crazed mind of the person making the remark. The movie also laughs at certain groups of people who are so wrapped up in certain habbits that it reaches intensely obsessive levels. I think we should stop worrying about political correctness all the time and learn to laugh at ourselves. The human race has some funny habbits!… Expand
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RonSNov 21, 2006
This movie is not about comedy. It's called social commentarty. Sasha Cohen, but posing as an anti-semite, anti-gypsy, character is targeting those peoples. People may see it as comedy, but it is focused around Southerners and This movie is not about comedy. It's called social commentarty. Sasha Cohen, but posing as an anti-semite, anti-gypsy, character is targeting those peoples. People may see it as comedy, but it is focused around Southerners and Midwesterner opposed to cosmopolitan New York. Why? Simply, because the movie a big joke. All the people who understand that this is not an insult against jews or gypsies is in on the joke. The rest, well it means, they are not in, and it will appear offense. It boils down to simply, if you are offended, you shouldn't be.… Expand
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tonyNov 21, 2006
Brilliant satire. Unfortunately, one must have a certain degree of insight to "get it." This film is not mean-spirited. It is equal opportunity in its fun and in its more poignant moments. It shows us some who tolerant, to fault, and many Brilliant satire. Unfortunately, one must have a certain degree of insight to "get it." This film is not mean-spirited. It is equal opportunity in its fun and in its more poignant moments. It shows us some who tolerant, to fault, and many who are judgmental. All in all shows the many true colors of America.… Expand
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GaryNov 21, 2006
This is sick perverted humor at its worst common denominator.
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PerlaN.Nov 21, 2006
It really isn't as funny as critics say it is. The humor is really dumb and gets only dumber and ruder. Boring sexist humor. Do not take a female date to see this movie - she might very well be grinding her teeth and looking at you It really isn't as funny as critics say it is. The humor is really dumb and gets only dumber and ruder. Boring sexist humor. Do not take a female date to see this movie - she might very well be grinding her teeth and looking at you wondering what kind of acned teenager am I here with?… Expand
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KynnJ.Nov 20, 2006
I am saddened to see that American audiences and critics have enjoyed this movie. I don't see why it is OK for performers from a rich country to eviscerate a poor country and its people, whereas an equally vicious satire against Jews or I am saddened to see that American audiences and critics have enjoyed this movie. I don't see why it is OK for performers from a rich country to eviscerate a poor country and its people, whereas an equally vicious satire against Jews or Blacks (for example) would have rightfully drawn censure from US audiences. This is the worst kind of movie, because, to the degree that they like it, this movie ultimately debases its audiences.… Expand
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ChadM.Nov 20, 2006
Very nice!! This is the funniest most daring, brave, original movie to come out in years. This man has balls the size of planets to pull something like this off. I am not easy to make feel uncomfortable, but this film had me squirming in my Very nice!! This is the funniest most daring, brave, original movie to come out in years. This man has balls the size of planets to pull something like this off. I am not easy to make feel uncomfortable, but this film had me squirming in my seat and laughing throughout. If you are ultra-conservative this is NOT the movie for you....or maybe it is.… Expand
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LukeF.Nov 19, 2006
No surprises in this movie. Everything is fairly predictable and you get the gist from the previews. Great movie for mindless entertainment, but is it really anything more than a Tom Green movie?
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JoeC.Nov 18, 2006
In order to reach an America that is so jaded it can only appreciate crude Jackass-like humour, Sasha Cohen has left subtle cleverness and wit (which were his distinctive forte) across the pond in favour of vulgarities that attempt to appeal In order to reach an America that is so jaded it can only appreciate crude Jackass-like humour, Sasha Cohen has left subtle cleverness and wit (which were his distinctive forte) across the pond in favour of vulgarities that attempt to appeal to masses at the lowest common denominator. This film isn't poor just for it's defiling nature, but moreso for the fact that Cohen has resorted to potty humour in order to capture attention, appeal, and market share in an America that may not appreciate his clever humour.… Expand
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JayW.Nov 18, 2006
The slippery-slope of bringing potty humor to the screen has begun. The days of suggestive humor are gone and in an attempt to push the envelope, movies are getting less creative and more lewd. I guess shock value sells...but please The slippery-slope of bringing potty humor to the screen has begun. The days of suggestive humor are gone and in an attempt to push the envelope, movies are getting less creative and more lewd. I guess shock value sells...but please don't say its a great film for this. I never seem to agree with the critics... and once again...the critics seemed to love this mess of a film. The previews were the only funny parts of the movies...the rest was obnoxious, depressing and childish. Hard to imagine that such an intelligent guy could create something so worthless to society. Id take Yakov Smirnoff anyday. And the "Kazakhstan" scenes were filmed in Romania...with people speaking Romanian. Maybe he thinks everyone is stupid.… Expand
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DunceCapNov 18, 2006
This isn't art nor comedy. It is a crude and disgusting misuse of the arts. The fact that the star is himself a JEW doesn't give him the right to be antisemitc, against gays, femininists, politicians and portray American's as This isn't art nor comedy. It is a crude and disgusting misuse of the arts. The fact that the star is himself a JEW doesn't give him the right to be antisemitc, against gays, femininists, politicians and portray American's as idiotic juvenile racist hate mongers for the sake of comedy. And for the American critics to embrace this moron and compare this work to Gone With The Wind is a mockery of the Hollywood film industry. This is an awful film that grows old quickly and runs out of steam leaving its audience feeling quite uncomfortable; except for those teenagers that enjoy cruelty to others and bathroom humor. Avoid.… Expand
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DavidG.Nov 18, 2006
I also agree with Wade T. The movie had me laughing hystarically at times, but for the same reasons I laugh at Jackass. Shock value laughs. It's funny, but was not the clever satire that I hoped it would be.
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KentNov 17, 2006
This movie was hillarious, plain and simple. It shows how us as Americans have come a long way since slavery, but we are still a bunch of homophobic, racist and greedy people. This is true people, and just because this guy points that out This movie was hillarious, plain and simple. It shows how us as Americans have come a long way since slavery, but we are still a bunch of homophobic, racist and greedy people. This is true people, and just because this guy points that out doesnt make him a bad person or this movie mean and offensive. If this isn't true why arent gay marriages legal, why are we in Iraq? Greed. And why are most of those under the poverty line minorities? This guy points out America's shortcomings and hateful ways in a refreshingly utterly hillarious way.… Expand
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RodP.Nov 17, 2006
It is just not as funny as you/we are being led to believe. You'll scream in parts of it, but Cohen misses a lot too. A lot of Borat is the act that Yakov Smirrinoff has been doing for 30 years. It's not a "must see" that is for It is just not as funny as you/we are being led to believe. You'll scream in parts of it, but Cohen misses a lot too. A lot of Borat is the act that Yakov Smirrinoff has been doing for 30 years. It's not a "must see" that is for sure. The DVD will be fine for most people. Essentially, it's "JackAss" for a different crowd.… Expand
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SquigglesNov 16, 2006
I don't understand why people are rating this movie at zeros. This movie is superb. It is a non stop laugh fest. If people are offended by the anti-jew-ness in the movie, then THEY HAVE NO SENSE OF HUMOR. Baron Cohen is jewish himself I don't understand why people are rating this movie at zeros. This movie is superb. It is a non stop laugh fest. If people are offended by the anti-jew-ness in the movie, then THEY HAVE NO SENSE OF HUMOR. Baron Cohen is jewish himself for crying out loud! There is no other movie like it, and once you see it you feel the need to see it again and again. What really surprises me about this movie it that it shows the true America. My friend was laughing so hard after just 10 or 15 minutes, she spilled her drink all ofer herself. Borat is truly Baron Cohen at his best.… Expand
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NobueI.Nov 16, 2006
I agree completely with Wade T.'s assessment. I went into this movie with high expectations, because of the reviews that praised it as an incisive satire; and was disappointed to find that all Cohen did was point out the obvious, and in I agree completely with Wade T.'s assessment. I went into this movie with high expectations, because of the reviews that praised it as an incisive satire; and was disappointed to find that all Cohen did was point out the obvious, and in such a repetitive manner that "Borat" could easily have been distilled into about twenty minutes with no significant loss. There are two great scenes: the Southern dinner party and the naked wrestling scene. Otherwise, the film is tiresome and unimaginative; the scatalogical and sexual stuff ceases to be funny after the second mispronunciation of "vagina", and the film makes no larger point about the sexism and anti-Semitism it exposes in Borat's unwitting victims-- it just gawks at them, and finds the gawking sufficient.… Expand
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SueJ.Nov 16, 2006
Potty humor at its worst.
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WadeT.Nov 16, 2006
Borat, for all of its high-praise and commercial success, is a one-trick pony of a movie. Here is the basic set-up: Take an offensive character, who is forgiveable for his low brow behaviour because he doesn't know any better, and have Borat, for all of its high-praise and commercial success, is a one-trick pony of a movie. Here is the basic set-up: Take an offensive character, who is forgiveable for his low brow behaviour because he doesn't know any better, and have people react in shock or reveal themselves to be just as offensive. That is really the whole movie and is why many people who seeBorat will be disapointted. Because at the end of the day its humor is in its shock value. Nothing clever, or witty, just lowbrow beviour dressed up as satire.… Expand
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RedX.Nov 15, 2006
Compared to the trash that is being released nowadays, Borat is a welcome change to the torture/shock movies that seem to be the fad right now (saw, etc). Borat is a very funny look into American culture and society, it touches on a lot of Compared to the trash that is being released nowadays, Borat is a welcome change to the torture/shock movies that seem to be the fad right now (saw, etc). Borat is a very funny look into American culture and society, it touches on a lot of issues that seem to plague comtemporary America (racism, ignorance etc), but overall it makes for a hilarious movie, if you are overly patriotic or get upset at people making fun of American culture, this is definitley not for you, but if you can take it with a grain of salt then this movie is recommended.… Expand
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DanoS.Nov 15, 2006
Dumb down a Steve Martin/ Dan Ackroyd "Wild and Crazy Guys" Saturday Nigh Live sketch from the 70s, glue a bushy moustache onto a considerably less talented British comedian, and take the whole thing on the road. The result? Dumb down a Steve Martin/ Dan Ackroyd "Wild and Crazy Guys" Saturday Nigh Live sketch from the 70s, glue a bushy moustache onto a considerably less talented British comedian, and take the whole thing on the road. The result? 'Borat'. The ultimate in edgy, cutting edge social comedy-with-a-message? Sorry, critics. Methinks you all need to get out of the house a little more.… Expand
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AlexNov 15, 2006
The first truly great (and truly funny) movie in a very long time. I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard. Its not very long (only about an hour and a half or so), and there are some low moments, but overall the movie is so The first truly great (and truly funny) movie in a very long time. I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard. Its not very long (only about an hour and a half or so), and there are some low moments, but overall the movie is so funny, so offensive, and so courageous, you can't help but quickly forigve its shortcomings. Even the parts that make you want to regurgitate your popcorn on the poor sap in front of you will have you laughing until your sides hurt. 9.8 out of 10.… Expand
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HerschelL.Nov 15, 2006
Tastless, and you hate yourself for laughing, but you just can't help it. Utterly hilarious.
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SY.Nov 14, 2006
Hilarious movie that also works on a different level as a study in social behavior.
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JakeLNov 14, 2006
Genius! Funniest movie iv ever seen in my life. The whole concept is fantatic. Loved it!
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SusanS.Nov 14, 2006
High-Five!!!! I laughed so hard I nearly choked.
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jetm.Nov 14, 2006
Boring... I expected to clutch my stomach and wipe tears of laughter, instead I kept yawning and I got a headache from the jerky footage.
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ChadS.Nov 14, 2006
"Borat" quite puzzingly ruins its conceit that the documentary is a product of Kazakhstan when the music and situation references films by John Schessinger and Albert Brooks. Suspension of disbelief is crucial to a successful mock-doc (such "Borat" quite puzzingly ruins its conceit that the documentary is a product of Kazakhstan when the music and situation references films by John Schessinger and Albert Brooks. Suspension of disbelief is crucial to a successful mock-doc (such as "This is Spinal Tap and "Bob Roberts"), so when Harry Nillson and Steppenwolf are cued up on the soundtrack, it makes us aware that the man in the suit is Sacha Baron Cohen and not a "real" person because this documentary no longer looks like it was made by naifs to American culture. But who cares, right? "Borat" is a funny and sometimes devastating satire on the mores of American people, especially so when "Borat" makes a point about anti-Semitism and anti-Semitism that's sanctioned by Christian doctrine. The film is brave, the zaftig nude guy, braver.… Expand
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PonNov 14, 2006
Awesome movie. I loved seeing people's reactions. The mixed ratings people are giving it is just proof of how controversial it's willing to be. Leave your prudeness and self-doubt at the door and you'll have a blast.
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robretc.Nov 14, 2006
I think the readers scores (in high 70s) is more accurate than critics (high 80s) because the movie, while wonderfully funny, isn't really all that much of an advance over the ali g tv show...if they would have simply had him going I think the readers scores (in high 70s) is more accurate than critics (high 80s) because the movie, while wonderfully funny, isn't really all that much of an advance over the ali g tv show...if they would have simply had him going around washington and showing the same things we saw on the tv show, it would proably have been just as engaging.....funny, good, but not indispensible.… Expand
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SHNov 14, 2006
Too many people suffer from the haughty attitudes of American's that Borat aims to draw out and ridicule. It's just funny that that is what is stopping you from enjoying a genuinly hilarious movie.
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AHNov 14, 2006
If you saw this movie and found it offensive and cruel, that is fine. This kind of humour is not for everyone and when you start making cracks close to home it can ruffle some feathers. However, to those of you who found it unintelligent, If you saw this movie and found it offensive and cruel, that is fine. This kind of humour is not for everyone and when you start making cracks close to home it can ruffle some feathers. However, to those of you who found it unintelligent, you are just pissed off becasue you are the idiot Americans he is making fun of. Guess what? Lots of Americans are stupid, racist, sexist pigs. Lots of Americans DO participate in psychotic religious activities. Get over it. It's self depricating humour, so stop taking yourselves so seriously.… Expand
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AndyJ.Nov 14, 2006
An almost flawless comedy foray into both the labyrinth of modern America and all its peculiarities, as well as the fevered mind of a crazed Kazakh broadcaster. Funnier than you'd think possible, undoutedly one of the funniest films yet made.
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LuiggiR.Nov 13, 2006
This honestly has to be the funniest films I have seen in a while. It does contain crude humor but at the same time it offers a sense of relief from modern day America. Truly a film to be remembered.
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JackT.Nov 13, 2006
After seeing this movie I need to marvel at what stands as the most shockingly tasteless, politically influential, most culturally important, and most gaspingly funny movie of the year. "Borat", a specimen of satirical brilliance so fearless After seeing this movie I need to marvel at what stands as the most shockingly tasteless, politically influential, most culturally important, and most gaspingly funny movie of the year. "Borat", a specimen of satirical brilliance so fearless and liberatingly offensive that it ought to be included in every high school syllabus pertaining to (a) multicultural sensitivity (b) the craft of socially relevant comedy. Sacha Cohens critique of American ethnocentrism, bigotry, and absurdity cannot be swallowed easily by a shameless America lovers who thinks that America can do no wrong and that collateral damage doesn't count. Long after many of this years more serious movies have come and gone and been nominated for this and that, "Borat" will stand, along with "South Park: Bigger , Longer & Uncut, as one of the most incisive cultural commentaries of our era.… Expand
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KingC.Nov 13, 2006
Revolting and disgusting. Now we find out that many of the people he meets were misled as to why they were being interviewed and are suing the producers. There's enough hatred in the world without aggravating the situation with Revolting and disgusting. Now we find out that many of the people he meets were misled as to why they were being interviewed and are suing the producers. There's enough hatred in the world without aggravating the situation with offensive material. Bathroom humor and antisemitism jokes just aren't funny.… Expand
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JgloverNov 13, 2006
A disappointing attempt at converting Borat to the big screen. Felt like it was aimed at the american audience more, simplifying things. Love Borat on the TV, but just so many boring and repeated gags from the TV show. The gross-out has A disappointing attempt at converting Borat to the big screen. Felt like it was aimed at the american audience more, simplifying things. Love Borat on the TV, but just so many boring and repeated gags from the TV show. The gross-out has never been something i enjoy, so overall, just bitterly bitterly bitterly disappointing.… Expand
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B.ShannonNov 12, 2006
Without discussing the merits or causality or philisophical sophistication of the meanings of "what is funny?" I will just have to say that I didnt' stop laughing. Even when it wasn't funny on screen, I couldn't help but laugh Without discussing the merits or causality or philisophical sophistication of the meanings of "what is funny?" I will just have to say that I didnt' stop laughing. Even when it wasn't funny on screen, I couldn't help but laugh at myself for laughing about what I was laughing about.... And by the time I was catching my breath from the last laugh, it just started again!… Expand
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DanB.Nov 12, 2006
That wrestling scene was priceless. And the "nooooot!" at the end was brilliant. Otherwise, this was almost a stessful experience, as I groaned every minute, in between laughing. In the end, I'm not altogether sure he's making so That wrestling scene was priceless. And the "nooooot!" at the end was brilliant. Otherwise, this was almost a stessful experience, as I groaned every minute, in between laughing. In the end, I'm not altogether sure he's making so much fun of "America!" Cos, a few of the people he interacts with come out as pretty polite, well-meaning, and incredibly patient in the face of an idiot.… Expand
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JohnH.Nov 12, 2006
I am 15, so was not offended by these gags. But they were not as inspired as I had expected. I saw the feminist part in a clip online before the movie came out. Just based on that I considered it a flop. But the reviews were so great, I had I am 15, so was not offended by these gags. But they were not as inspired as I had expected. I saw the feminist part in a clip online before the movie came out. Just based on that I considered it a flop. But the reviews were so great, I had to go see what I was missing. It does come across a little better as a whole, but it was generally crude humor. Others seem to be finding a significant cultural agenda in this movie, but I can't see it. He is at a house for dinner, goes to the bathroom, then carries back a bag of poo. The other people at the table become uncomfortable and decide to go home. Later, in a scripted scene, he rumbles naked through the hotel with his 400 pound producer in an extended fat-gag. Is this making a social comment about American prejudice? I don't think so. Is it comic genius? Hardly. Sort of like the South Park Movie, critics seemed to decide the crudeness was satire, and overrated a movie that should have been relegated to television.… Expand
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WAKOJAKONov 12, 2006
I did laugh until my stomach chest and face hurt, but the film isn't as good as the critics are making it to be. Pretty revealing about Americans, though.
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JeffMatherNov 12, 2006
Very Funny. It never tops anything that Borat did on Da Ali G Show (in fact the show is much funnier than the movie), but it still has more laughs than anything on the big screen this year...or the last 5 for that matter.
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JonnyPNov 11, 2006
Sorry, Sacha. I am a big fan of his TV work, he simply doesn't go over well at feature -lengh. Funniest thing was the End Credits, which the MTV Generation that was laughing indiscriminantly at all the PUNK'D-ness of it, Sorry, Sacha. I am a big fan of his TV work, he simply doesn't go over well at feature -lengh. Funniest thing was the End Credits, which the MTV Generation that was laughing indiscriminantly at all the PUNK'D-ness of it, didn't stick around to watch. Suckers. They can all waste there money on the Snakes On a Plane DVD. Hype is evil.… Expand
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JonC.Nov 11, 2006
I love how this movie either gets 10s or 0s or any movie for that fact. I thought this movie was pretty funny, its as funny as the skits from da ali g show, and if people dont grab the humor, they dont belong here.
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JohnyS.Nov 11, 2006
This mockumentary hints at the darker colours behind the "we're number one" red, white, and blue that is so strongly projected onto the rest of the world. It's a political satire, pure and simple; and it may be a difficult pill for This mockumentary hints at the darker colours behind the "we're number one" red, white, and blue that is so strongly projected onto the rest of the world. It's a political satire, pure and simple; and it may be a difficult pill for most right wing Americans to swallow.… Expand
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K.DepNov 11, 2006
Is this the new trend to make movie studios money? Overrate movies to make people go? While I'll admit this movie was pretty funny, it was largely crude scripted humour as opposed to the off the cuff, humour from the people/observers in Is this the new trend to make movie studios money? Overrate movies to make people go? While I'll admit this movie was pretty funny, it was largely crude scripted humour as opposed to the off the cuff, humour from the people/observers in the film. I was expecting more from this movie. I laughed quite a bit, but more out of stupidity than anything else. I also groaned a lot too. I'm not sure if this movie was worth seeing or not. It depends on what kind of humour you like. If you don't like vulgar, bathroom oriented humour, do NOT see this movie - that's all there is.… Expand
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JoeW.Nov 11, 2006
I thought I got the joke, but then it hit me, Cohen is actually laughing at those who thought his jokes were actually funny. It satirizes American pop cultures sense of humor and prejudices. Most people think it is making fun of Khazakstan I thought I got the joke, but then it hit me, Cohen is actually laughing at those who thought his jokes were actually funny. It satirizes American pop cultures sense of humor and prejudices. Most people think it is making fun of Khazakstan and how backwards it is, but it is mocking the majority of the non-thinking population in America. There were scenes where the whole audience laughed and I was left alone thinking how stupid most of us americans really are. Most people didn't get the inside joke that Cohen is mocking them for laughing at such disgusting and repulsive humor. It wasn't funny because of the jokes it was funny because it made fun of the audience itself. Right out of the Andy Kaufman handbook of "I got ya' and you don't even know it". Brilliant, pure genius. :)… Expand
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BuzzardistNov 11, 2006
Many of the complaints about Borat are that the humor is crude and mean, even to the point of being cruel to the other people in the film who are not in on his joke. While there is a sense in which this is true, the real humor does not lie Many of the complaints about Borat are that the humor is crude and mean, even to the point of being cruel to the other people in the film who are not in on his joke. While there is a sense in which this is true, the real humor does not lie in Borat calling a woman unattractive, but in the reactions of people around him as they occasionally challenge him but more often fail to stand up to the bully. Borat is a bully, without doubt, and the edgiest part of Sasha Baron Cohen's humor is that he uses this character to draw other people into complicity with the bigotry and cruelty that he puts on. Baron Cohen's humor is risky, and the laughs come at a cost. He must exploit the people in his film in order to create the situations that generate the humor, and he also exploits us as an audience by demanding that we laugh at Borat, also forcing us into a kind of complicity. Humor tends to function on the premise of laughing at someone, and by cajoling unwitting subjects to become objects of humor, Baron Cohen pushes the limits for what is acceptable in comedy. Borat is a satire of America, but also a test case of the ethical boundaries of comedy.… Expand
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M.S.Nov 11, 2006
Personally I really don't understand why people are making sweeping judgements about what this film is trying to portray. To me it was the other way around. While some people seem to think that humor is being used to make fun of America Personally I really don't understand why people are making sweeping judgements about what this film is trying to portray. To me it was the other way around. While some people seem to think that humor is being used to make fun of America and culture, I believe that America and culture have been used to make a brand of humor that I miss. Silliness. Borat didn't exactly offend me (And this is coming from a guy whose got a Jewish family and some deeply patriotic friends) but it energized me and I was thoroughly entertained by the experience. Borat is sophisticated yet it's very very stupid. it's smart ass and non-sequitor at the same time. It isn't making fun of anything really. It's just using the offensive, tabboo, and inappropriate aspects of pop culture and america and saying "Look how funny this can be!" LIGHTEN UP PEOPLE. For all those people who just didn't find it funny that's ok but for those who think that this is some conspiracy film to spoil america's name, it's just taking some of the nastier aspects of it and turning the joke on the public. Sure it might reveal some things about our culture but let's not make it out to a film that should unhinge our very way of thinking. If you find something to think about from the film, great. If you don't, that's great too. Just please...this is a comedy, not a documentary. Lighten up people.… Expand
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RevSykesNov 10, 2006
Crude and crass. Bathroom humor spiced up with the hero's charming glamorization of hatred of Jews and women. This is not my type of humor.
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JimE.Nov 10, 2006
The movie was utterly repulsive and so idiotic that I only laughed at how stupid the creators must be to think this would be worth watching. I should have known that with all the hype, it was destined to be bad as that typically is the case. The movie was utterly repulsive and so idiotic that I only laughed at how stupid the creators must be to think this would be worth watching. I should have known that with all the hype, it was destined to be bad as that typically is the case. The scene with the two naked men in sexual positions was the most disturbing. I love a good comedy, but where have we arrived as a society when the only things we like are the rediculous reality shows and this....movie for lack of a better word. I strongly recommend you not see it and spend your money on anything else.… Expand
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TBoneNov 10, 2006
I thought that the movie could have been way better. It was not offensive to me at all so I don't know what those people are talking about. It would be offensive if someone was actually seriously saying and doing some of the stuff but I thought that the movie could have been way better. It was not offensive to me at all so I don't know what those people are talking about. It would be offensive if someone was actually seriously saying and doing some of the stuff but it was fake! I laughed but I found myself wondering why I payed to see this movie when you can see funnier Borat sketches on Da Ali G Show. Funny but not great.… Expand
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JohnL.Nov 10, 2006
Horrible. About 20 minutes into the movie I leaned over to suggest to my wife that we leave, only to discover that she was asleep. this movie is not funny. I'm not uptight about morals. I laugh my butt off at all sorts of Horrible. About 20 minutes into the movie I leaned over to suggest to my wife that we leave, only to discover that she was asleep. this movie is not funny. I'm not uptight about morals. I laugh my butt off at all sorts of "inappropriate" stuff. But this film just is not funny. There is a scene where he points out that a middle-aged woman is less attractive than the two other women at a dinner table -- this is not funny in the least, it is unbelievably cruel. Anyone reading this who laughed at that scene -- you have problems. Maybe the worst movie I have ever seen.… Expand
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ElenaNov 10, 2006
A vile and disgusting movie without any redeeming values whatsoever. Now go make fun of me as the audience for this trash all had lobotmies before entering the theater.
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JohnW.Nov 10, 2006
This movie is one of sheer comedic assult on america. It is meant to be funny yet it is also supposed to make people think twice when they see a forigner. As the movie goes on you see how Sacha Baron Cohen is treated. Not only how he is This movie is one of sheer comedic assult on america. It is meant to be funny yet it is also supposed to make people think twice when they see a forigner. As the movie goes on you see how Sacha Baron Cohen is treated. Not only how he is treated but in some situations how several americans find his antics to be funny and in certain situations demed okay to play along. Also anyone who finds it inappropriate just wasted their money and didn't understand the idea behind the moive.… Expand
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ChuckNov 10, 2006
I was embarrassed that I sat through the entire film. Those of you who are trying to celebrate this piece of trash as some brilliant satire of what American society really is are disgusting. Just like the Michael Moore films, Cohen uses I was embarrassed that I sat through the entire film. Those of you who are trying to celebrate this piece of trash as some brilliant satire of what American society really is are disgusting. Just like the Michael Moore films, Cohen uses situations of his own manipulation to paint the picture HE wants to show. The fact that all of you fell for all of it is even worse. You probably hold yourselves up to be pretty smart, but think of it this way. . . . Some two bit English comedian just convinced you that Americans are pretty much just closet anti-Semite homophobic racists AND you think what he did is … Expand
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MIkeM.Nov 10, 2006
The funniest movie ever...pause... NOT! The moments when cohen interacts with unwitting civilians were always spot on, but it felt like the coreographed bits were a bit more stale, with the notable exception at the hotel. Unfortunately the The funniest movie ever...pause... NOT! The moments when cohen interacts with unwitting civilians were always spot on, but it felt like the coreographed bits were a bit more stale, with the notable exception at the hotel. Unfortunately the hype had raised my expectations so high that it was impossible to live up to.… Expand
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JaneS.Nov 10, 2006
I sat in the cinema wondering whether the film - a sort of Jackass-cum-Candid Camera, written and played by an undergrad of limited intellect and even less comedic talent - was the same film as acclaimed by critics. There were some funny I sat in the cinema wondering whether the film - a sort of Jackass-cum-Candid Camera, written and played by an undergrad of limited intellect and even less comedic talent - was the same film as acclaimed by critics. There were some funny moments in the first half but the second half dragged with few laughs and some misplaced attempts at pathos. This comedy was also mean-spirited - exploiting the Romanian (where it was filmed) villagers like performing monkeys for a few dollars a day in bit parts aimed at confirming Borat's stereotypical Third World attitudes and behaviour - a dubious activity from which Baron Cohen has made a considerable number of fast bucks. Thank God the man has left Britain and gone to settle in that mixture of concrete and desert known as Los Angeles where he should feel right at home with other amoral mega-egos. Hopefully, when he next minces onto the big screen as Bruno the fashionista, all will see him coming and be able to avoid his entrapment into another low-brow comedy epic that appeals to the 'Frat brothers' in his (mainly male) side-split audience. PS - although the films fans are wetting themselves trying to prove what a nasry reflection it is of the US+A, there were only a few bigots present in the film I viewed and most people who were foxed into appearing came across as endlessly patient and kind towards this drip of a man (in any culture) known as Borat.… Expand
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JoshC.Nov 9, 2006
Amazing and Masterful. The best political satire since South Park.
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DustinG.Nov 9, 2006
This movie is the most repulsively disgusting halarious and awesome movie I have ever seen in my entire life. But a warning - Dont watch this movie if you're easily offended!! (PS - This is british humor, not american)
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BobNov 9, 2006
Didn't quite live up to the hype, but still very funny and enjoyable. I prefer just watching the Ali G. show to the movie though
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DrewB.Nov 9, 2006
Robert C. Said: "There are two types of viewers of this movie: those who get the brilliant satire of this film and those who do not. This single factor decides whether one think this film is completely awful or one of the most brilliant Robert C. Said: "There are two types of viewers of this movie: those who get the brilliant satire of this film and those who do not. This single factor decides whether one think this film is completely awful or one of the most brilliant films ever made." I could not agree more. Those that are giving this film a 0 obviously are not intelligent enough to grasp the ideas presented beneath the surface. I don't hate them for it, I just pity them because they are missing out on what the film really is. Borat is a brilliant satire of American culture, exposing the ignorance of our society. To watch it and believe that it is nothing more than an offensive/repulsive collection of images is simply ignorant.… Expand
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ChrisT.Nov 9, 2006
The only thing sick and twisted is (people) leaving the cinema, due to the "sheer disgusting content" AND RETURNING 8 TIMES (evil nitwit Uzbek agents I think!). Rude, crude, and funnier than heck. Absolutely brilliant. Great success! High Five!
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BrentD.Nov 9, 2006
One thing is for sure, this movie hurt my cheeks and stomach and I had tears in my eyes I was laughing so hard. One of the funniest movies you'll see in years. The theater of 300 was rolling with non-stop laughter. If you don't One thing is for sure, this movie hurt my cheeks and stomach and I had tears in my eyes I was laughing so hard. One of the funniest movies you'll see in years. The theater of 300 was rolling with non-stop laughter. If you don't enjoy this movie you have no sense of humor whatsoever. Seriously, if you had left the movie your beliefs blind you from the simple things in life...laughter.… Expand
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RobertC.Nov 8, 2006
There are two types of viewers of this movie: those who get the brilliant satire of this film and those who do not. This single factor decides whether one think this film is completely awful or one of the most brilliant films ever made.
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AndreH.Nov 8, 2006
One of the funniest movies of all time. Cohen is a pretty brilliant improviser, but what allows him to trancend is his ability to make his humor relevant. for me it was the small jokes that made this movie great. any one who didn't likeOne of the funniest movies of all time. Cohen is a pretty brilliant improviser, but what allows him to trancend is his ability to make his humor relevant. for me it was the small jokes that made this movie great. any one who didn't like it was either too busy looking for explosions or too frightened when they happened.… Expand
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I.L.Nov 8, 2006
Easily the funniest movie I've seen since the South Park. It's rude comedy, but it's, again like south park, done in an intelligent way.
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RobbieD.Nov 8, 2006
An absolutely sick and twisted movie, this film casts a deadly shadow over every civil upstanding civilian there is, I had to leave the cinema 8 times whilst watching this film as the sheer disgusting content outraged me, in the end about An absolutely sick and twisted movie, this film casts a deadly shadow over every civil upstanding civilian there is, I had to leave the cinema 8 times whilst watching this film as the sheer disgusting content outraged me, in the end about after an hour I left the cinema absolutely horrified and disgusted that such a sickening film could have been released. What shocks me even more apart from the huge amount of sexist and racist jokes in this film, is the amount of positive publicity this film is getting, it really shows how much society has degraded in the past 50 years since I was at university.… Expand
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DrewDiggityNov 8, 2006
This is the first 10 rating I've ever given anything, I do not give a 10 to everything I like as some people on Metacritic do. Laughs from beginning to end. My face hurt. The audience was right there with me. Stunningly hilarious and This is the first 10 rating I've ever given anything, I do not give a 10 to everything I like as some people on Metacritic do. Laughs from beginning to end. My face hurt. The audience was right there with me. Stunningly hilarious and thought provoking. I generally don't like toilet humor (jackass, van wilder, etc), but this movie was made so well. If I see Borat I will give him one helluva HIGH FIVE!! Is Nice.… Expand
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JackR.Nov 8, 2006
To the people who claim that Borat 'exposes racism and bigotry': Borat insults and ridicules everyone equally; yes, he plays off the racism of certain people, but he's just as rude and mean to people who are very kind to him. To the people who claim that Borat 'exposes racism and bigotry': Borat insults and ridicules everyone equally; yes, he plays off the racism of certain people, but he's just as rude and mean to people who are very kind to him. The fact is, Borat is an equal opportunity a**hole, and you cannot use his isolated attempts to goad racists as a backdrop for the whole movie, because it's not a focal point. This movie is repulsive and lowbrow-- in other words, typical American humor.… Expand
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AlexI.Nov 8, 2006
Brilliant satire of racism, misogyny, anti-semitism and xenophobia to unmask racism, misogyny, anti-semitism and xenophobia. Easily the funniest movie I have ever seen.
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PaversNov 8, 2006
This movie plays more like Bowling For Columbine than a typical comedy. Half of the comedy is made by Cohen just letting the people talk a la Michael Moore.... the country that has values and cultural attitudes questioned is the US. My only This movie plays more like Bowling For Columbine than a typical comedy. Half of the comedy is made by Cohen just letting the people talk a la Michael Moore.... the country that has values and cultural attitudes questioned is the US. My only real complaint would be the use of anti-semitism instead of oft misunderstood anti-israelism.… Expand
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ColinF.Nov 7, 2006
Wow. Have you ever been in a movie where people in the whole theater laugh from beginning to end with no pauses. This movie is unquestionablly great and missing it is missing one of the most important movies of the year.
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JamesG.Nov 7, 2006
If you love Borat from "Da Ali G Show", than do yourself a huge favor and don't let this film ruin your fond memories. Absolutely dismal.
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AMovieCriticNov 7, 2006
The hotel room scene is probably one of the funniest in movie history. I laughed and cried so hard during that scene...just amazingly funny and completely twisted. Unfortunately, though, that's really the only standout scene in the The hotel room scene is probably one of the funniest in movie history. I laughed and cried so hard during that scene...just amazingly funny and completely twisted. Unfortunately, though, that's really the only standout scene in the movie. The rest of the movie's loaded with somewhat forgettable jokes and some funny situations (some involving real people,) but nothing that truly stands out. Still, it's enjoyable to watch, because in general, it's a funny movie. It just fails to live up to its seriously inflated reputation.… Expand
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DanNov 7, 2006
I didn't know whether to laugh or vomit. so i did both. one of the best comedies i have ever seen.
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GordJNov 7, 2006
Interesting how upset so many people get at others who pan the movie - almost as if it's a personal attack against them. Well maybe that does say alot about the people who like the movie. Personally I got the joke and I don't think Interesting how upset so many people get at others who pan the movie - almost as if it's a personal attack against them. Well maybe that does say alot about the people who like the movie. Personally I got the joke and I don't think it was funny. As others have said it was mean and tasteless.… Expand
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BryanNov 7, 2006
Mind-blowingly funny. Could not believe the distance Cohen took his jokes. And the hotel scene is one for the history books...
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RockyL.Nov 7, 2006
This movie is vile and dispicable. To make fun of a tiny country and to promote anit-semitism even though I understand that Borat is an English Jewish actor is abhorable and tasteless. Then if that is not bad enough to make fun of This movie is vile and dispicable. To make fun of a tiny country and to promote anit-semitism even though I understand that Borat is an English Jewish actor is abhorable and tasteless. Then if that is not bad enough to make fun of handicapped people in that "retard" scene was all I could take. I love a good joke as much as the next person but toilet humor, anti-semitism, and making fun of handicapped people is not worthy of the praise most of you are giving this trash. Avoid.… Expand
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RockyL.Nov 7, 2006
This movie is vile and dispicable. To make fun of a tiny country and to promote anit-semitism even though I understand that Borat is an English Jewish actor is abhorable and tasteless. Then if that is not bad enough to make fun of This movie is vile and dispicable. To make fun of a tiny country and to promote anit-semitism even though I understand that Borat is an English Jewish actor is abhorable and tasteless. Then if that is not bad enough to make fun of handicapped people in that "retard" scene was all I could take. I love a good joke as much as the next person but toilet humor, anti-semitism, and making fun of handicapped people is not worthy of the praise most of you are giving this trash. Avoid.… Expand
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