Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: November 3, 2006
7.4
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5
KorkyB.Nov 7, 2006
I am tried and true fan of the HBO show, that said: Yes the movie was funny, yes Sacha was great, Azamat was tremendous (not to mention he spoke Armenian on screen-I'm Armenian so that bias points there). But my bone to pick would be I am tried and true fan of the HBO show, that said: Yes the movie was funny, yes Sacha was great, Azamat was tremendous (not to mention he spoke Armenian on screen-I'm Armenian so that bias points there). But my bone to pick would be the lack of focus on the strangers being interviewed and the large amount of attention given to Borat. Borat is the secondary joke, the raicst and sexiest idiots are the real joke and the movie seemed to never fully capture the stupidity of each interviewee like the TV show does. It seemed as each "setting/interview' was rushed and never fully exploited.Iit's more about Borat and his trip and the story. I understand it's a movie and there has to be character/story/plot so in that sense it was a 'good Borat movie', but compared to the TV show, the TV show is funnier, hands down. Hence all these 10's and 9s are not justified because as a movie it's good but it's not a classic comedy. The TV show is a 10 and compared to the show, the movie can only disapoint in my eyes, hence the 5.… Expand
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10
JayK.Nov 6, 2006
I laughed so hard my face hurt...seriously. Brilliant comedy from a brilliant mind.
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10
UshkeyevK.Nov 6, 2006
Yeah, so pretty much either John has horrible taste in movies or hundreds of people do and he's the only one with good taste. You decide. As for me, funniest movie I've seen in a long time.
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JimmyHarmonicaNov 6, 2006
Genius. To all the people who gave negative reviews, you're right. Borat is Anti-semitic, racist, sexist and lewd. It is low brow humour. But it highlights the intrinsic bigotries and prejudices which proliferate our society, and it Genius. To all the people who gave negative reviews, you're right. Borat is Anti-semitic, racist, sexist and lewd. It is low brow humour. But it highlights the intrinsic bigotries and prejudices which proliferate our society, and it laughs hard at it. Have a look at yourselves in the mirror America, because this is what the rest of the world thinks of you.… Expand
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10
QumarNov 6, 2006
This is the best COMEDY film EVER!!! This is not to humiliate the WHOLE American people. It's joking about the American racists and sexists. There's nothing to do with Kazahistan Hey John! You want disgusting. Try watching "Jackass This is the best COMEDY film EVER!!! This is not to humiliate the WHOLE American people. It's joking about the American racists and sexists. There's nothing to do with Kazahistan Hey John! You want disgusting. Try watching "Jackass Number 2." Borat is much milder even with the naked wrestling. DUMBO; so your telling us that the critics are teenagers. You are a joke!… Expand
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JimNov 6, 2006
For those who voted 0s through 5s, You disgust me!!! Don't tell me this film belongs to the BAD kinds for example "Master of Disguise". That's bull! Do some research and you'll understand why the jokes work.
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10
GeorgeD.Nov 6, 2006
To Dave K.: "**To all of those giving this movie a 0....this movie was not meant to be art, its meant to be entertainment." WRONG! Sacha is a performance artist of the highest order. Astounding how he inhabits the reality of the situation To Dave K.: "**To all of those giving this movie a 0....this movie was not meant to be art, its meant to be entertainment." WRONG! Sacha is a performance artist of the highest order. Astounding how he inhabits the reality of the situation and never makes a false step out of character. The dupes are funny because they believe that such a goon from Central Asia actually exists.… Expand
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ChestN.Nov 6, 2006
Although i understand the revulsion currently being expressed at the nude scene, i feel that it is one of the strongest parts of the film. what seperates it from being juvenille in my opinion is the fact that it is so blatantly over the top,Although i understand the revulsion currently being expressed at the nude scene, i feel that it is one of the strongest parts of the film. what seperates it from being juvenille in my opinion is the fact that it is so blatantly over the top, so incredibly unexpected, that it simply takes the audience by surprise. i would almost say that it is a parody of similar gags that are found in lesser comedies, taken to a revolting and hilarious extreme. the fact that it is also real, and that the reactions of the people who are pranked are also real makes the scene that much more ridiculous. my friends were laughing, but said that in the end the scene was a bit too much, and i can understand that; however, it is hardly out of borat's character to do such a thing, and remains one of my favorite scenes in the film. The sacking at the end is also incredible, despite the fact that it was probably staged. Regardless of what others might say, I maintain that Borat is a hilarious, refreshing and unique film.… Expand
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RobertNov 6, 2006
Borat is a perfect example of the subjectiveness of comedy; some people(hopefully most) will see it as the biting satire that it is while others will not "get" it at all. I happen to think that it is brilliant and think that Borat has held a Borat is a perfect example of the subjectiveness of comedy; some people(hopefully most) will see it as the biting satire that it is while others will not "get" it at all. I happen to think that it is brilliant and think that Borat has held a mirror up to America and alot of people are not going to be happy with what they see.… Expand
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10
JamieC.Nov 6, 2006
Hey john. i guess you can add homophobic to your illiterate and racist. Borat, while primarily just an awesome comedy, also is very revelaing of Americas, and in turn the western worlds, arrogance and ignorance of other cultures.
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10
TroyS.Nov 6, 2006
Nice John. "Not only does the movie make Americans look like racist illiterate pigs, but the pervasive homosexual content made me feel like I came to a gay porno" So... instead of racist, your homophobic? Dont get offended by it, Nice John. "Not only does the movie make Americans look like racist illiterate pigs, but the pervasive homosexual content made me feel like I came to a gay porno" So... instead of racist, your homophobic? Dont get offended by it, y'hear? Anyways, this movie is genius. Of course America has racism. This movie manages to be amazingly crude and funny without insulting your intelligence like movies such as Scary Movie. By exposing racism and bias in America, Sacha Baron Cohen has allowed us to laugh at ourselves, but be a little disgusted at the same time. The film will make you feel a little uncomfortable. You may squirm in the theatre. But you'll love it all, and I guarantee you that you will not regret spending the money.… Expand
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JohnNov 6, 2006
How did such a disgusting, repulsive and sickening piece of trash receive so many positive reviews from the nation
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AnonymousMCNov 6, 2006
I've. never. laughed. so. HARD!!!
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VladA.Nov 6, 2006
Thewiseking, you get into the mindset of Baron Cohen real well. He puts everything on the line for his comedy and then you call out his physical gags as imbecile bait? If there was one movie that doesnt make concessions for anyone, it's Thewiseking, you get into the mindset of Baron Cohen real well. He puts everything on the line for his comedy and then you call out his physical gags as imbecile bait? If there was one movie that doesnt make concessions for anyone, it's Borat. I'm not sure who the imbeciles are here, the ones who laugh at the stuff, or the ones who think they are too smart for it.… Expand
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JamesF.Nov 6, 2006
The most important aspect in the film is the way in which Cohen completely points out the stupidity and ignorance of some of, if not most of the genuine people throughout the film. He helps reveal that in the present in which we live there The most important aspect in the film is the way in which Cohen completely points out the stupidity and ignorance of some of, if not most of the genuine people throughout the film. He helps reveal that in the present in which we live there is still an alarming ammount of racists who still flaunt their completely brainless views.… Expand
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VinceC.Nov 6, 2006
It had 3 or 4 parts were I laughed for a couple of minutes straight but other than that I would only give a chuckle here and there.
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MycleSimeonsNov 6, 2006
Great cultural satire -- makes Americans question our own biggotries and shortcomings. Uses comedic extremes of high and low brow. Funny beyond belief. Only criticism is that the viewer doesn't know what is scripted and not.
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ThewisekingNov 6, 2006
cohen brilliantly inhabits a character of his own invention. when he performs in the staged scenes, the mood is a bit different, more conventional. the gross out toilet stuff definitely detracts. i suppose that stuff is there to guarantee cohen brilliantly inhabits a character of his own invention. when he performs in the staged scenes, the mood is a bit different, more conventional. the gross out toilet stuff definitely detracts. i suppose that stuff is there to guarantee the imbecile young male demographic, which was never cohens audience to begin with.… Expand
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ChrisL.Nov 6, 2006
I loved the Borat's skits and was a bit afraid they would not work in a feature length movie... Well they do. This is humour at its best, when performed on unsuspecting persons, with a good dose of improv. Sasha Baron Cohen is a highly I loved the Borat's skits and was a bit afraid they would not work in a feature length movie... Well they do. This is humour at its best, when performed on unsuspecting persons, with a good dose of improv. Sasha Baron Cohen is a highly intelligent actor, never shying away from crazy situations. And in the end the movie itself is so clever, you understand Kazakhstan is not such a backward country, and the US and A is not filled with bigots and braindeads. You understand those were hyperboles and you were looking at yourself all along... and you feel good about the catharsis the movie provided to you. Thanks you Borat for making benefit to us. High five!… Expand
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HrenH.Nov 6, 2006
Pretentious kretinism.
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10
RayB.Nov 6, 2006
One of the funniest movies I've ever seen. Combines the intelligence of Steve Martin, the confrontational manner of Andy Kaufman and the oddness of a Peter Sellers character. Long live Borat.
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10
AdamM.Nov 6, 2006
This movie is fantastic. Sacha Baron Cohen takes the proverbial mirror and forces us to look at our own views. This induces a mix of feelings, some funny, most painful to bear and acknowledge. If you look down a couple of posts, you can tell This movie is fantastic. Sacha Baron Cohen takes the proverbial mirror and forces us to look at our own views. This induces a mix of feelings, some funny, most painful to bear and acknowledge. If you look down a couple of posts, you can tell how effective this movie is at doing so. Amber L calls the USA a "small country." This is almost laughable. Our countries power knows no bounds. Amber, you forgot about the movie after you left the theater? Then why come and post about it after you left the theater? Interesting.… Expand
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10
DaveK.Nov 6, 2006
**To all of those giving this movie a 0....this movie was not meant to be art, its meant to be entertainment. If you cant find humor in this, you shouldnt have wasted your money on a ticket then.*** Its a 10, id give it a higher score if I **To all of those giving this movie a 0....this movie was not meant to be art, its meant to be entertainment. If you cant find humor in this, you shouldnt have wasted your money on a ticket then.*** Its a 10, id give it a higher score if I could. I laughed the whole time, if you can find humor in anything, you would've found it funny too. It really is one of the funniest movies.… Expand
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10
DamianM.Nov 6, 2006
Flavour of the month? Alan G that is a lie. Cohen has been around since the late 90's with Borat and has been a revelation in British comedy. I've never watched a film with a smile on my face from start to finish. And the climax, Flavour of the month? Alan G that is a lie. Cohen has been around since the late 90's with Borat and has been a revelation in British comedy. I've never watched a film with a smile on my face from start to finish. And the climax, though clearly staged was a huge shock. Film of the year by far. Go on America, smile!… Expand
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HaroldNov 6, 2006
A brilliant satrie. To all the people saying it's toilet humour, well done, you're right. If you're too narrow-minded to see past the anti-Semitism (Cohen is Jewish) to how he uses this to show us how ridiculously prejudiced A brilliant satrie. To all the people saying it's toilet humour, well done, you're right. If you're too narrow-minded to see past the anti-Semitism (Cohen is Jewish) to how he uses this to show us how ridiculously prejudiced our society really is then I recommend you go watch The Guardian, at least your patriotism will be affirmed. To everyone else, go watch this film with an open mind, you'll be surprised how close to home it strikes.… Expand
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AmberL.Nov 6, 2006
Am I missing something? I understand that this was a sarcastic spoof of a very small country by an English Jewish actor who is using bathroom humor to make his point. Why pick on this tiny country and make all its citizens look like fools? Am I missing something? I understand that this was a sarcastic spoof of a very small country by an English Jewish actor who is using bathroom humor to make his point. Why pick on this tiny country and make all its citizens look like fools? He could have used a ficticious country but to denigrade this small country is wrong. The jokes were cute at first but then became painful to bear. For young males to hail Borat as a King is bad enough but to see the critics review this trash as if it were better than Gone With The Wind is a bit too much. This documentary-comedy is simply awful in my opinion and way too long. Very much forgotten after I left the theater.… Expand
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DumboNov 6, 2006
What is this world coming to? Did I really read that the professional critics gave this trailer trash of a movie a perfect score of 100? If so, this makes a mockery of the entire film industry. Don't get me wrong teenage males will find What is this world coming to? Did I really read that the professional critics gave this trailer trash of a movie a perfect score of 100? If so, this makes a mockery of the entire film industry. Don't get me wrong teenage males will find this bathroom humor very funny, but seriously, this film drags on for what seems like an eternity. How many times can you repeat the same tired act? It's like a child having unlimited access to all the ice cream he wants. After a few hours of eating the treat the child becomes sick to his stomach. Borat has that same effect as the comedy wanes very quickly replaced by the same old same old tired scenes. This is a movie only idiots will love.… Expand
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ChrisC.Nov 6, 2006
It is social satire. It is smart comedy. It is one of the most brilliant films to come out in a very long time.
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10
MichaelB.Nov 6, 2006
Yes its humor can be lowbrow, but you don't need to be Noel Coward to be funny and Sacha Baron Cohen is incredibly funny and his acting is fiercely adept. This film made me laugh harder than any since Monty Python's Meaning of Yes its humor can be lowbrow, but you don't need to be Noel Coward to be funny and Sacha Baron Cohen is incredibly funny and his acting is fiercely adept. This film made me laugh harder than any since Monty Python's Meaning of Life. It's crude, uncomfortable, shocking and utterly hilarious. To dismiss it juvenile is to completely miss the point. If you don't get the joke, sadly you may be butt of it.… Expand
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KennethK.Nov 6, 2006
Lots of exteremely funny moments. I didn't think it was as amazing as most critics seem to think, but it was ok. I was absolutely disgusted at times, but I think Cohen did a great job exposing some of the horrors in our society in a Lots of exteremely funny moments. I didn't think it was as amazing as most critics seem to think, but it was ok. I was absolutely disgusted at times, but I think Cohen did a great job exposing some of the horrors in our society in a humorous way. Definitely makes you think. Cohen's performance was also fantastic. A great actor.… Expand
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PhyllisM.Nov 6, 2006
I saw the movie Borat and was very shocked and disappointed about the degrading humor, but even more importantly, sad that anti-Semitism is being made into humor. There is NOTHING funny about what happened in World War II to the Jews, the I saw the movie Borat and was very shocked and disappointed about the degrading humor, but even more importantly, sad that anti-Semitism is being made into humor. There is NOTHING funny about what happened in World War II to the Jews, the gypsies, and all mankind. Today, man suffers for it still. That today… Expand
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JimK.Nov 5, 2006
This has to be one of the most insulting, base and least funny "comedies" of all time. The laughs were mostly that of embarassment or disgust. I love to laugh and have a reasonable tolerance for crude humor but this was just not funny and This has to be one of the most insulting, base and least funny "comedies" of all time. The laughs were mostly that of embarassment or disgust. I love to laugh and have a reasonable tolerance for crude humor but this was just not funny and the biggest waste of money I've suffered in years. Don't go! If you must see it wait for the DVD. It will probably be out in 3 weeks.… Expand
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RayK.Nov 5, 2006
Borat it bases its laughs on low-grade toilet humor. I don't think for one second believe that its a "social satire" or a "smart comedy" as some are claiming. This is frat-boy humor, period. Not only that, but most of the laughs come Borat it bases its laughs on low-grade toilet humor. I don't think for one second believe that its a "social satire" or a "smart comedy" as some are claiming. This is frat-boy humor, period. Not only that, but most of the laughs come from the xenophobia implied by the 'weird Eastern bloc foreigner' who has incestuous relationships, is rude beyond belief, and has no social grace. It's a bit funny, but mostly it's just cheap high school grade yucks. Haha, look at that guy, he has sex with his sister. Isn't that HILARIOUS?? Actually, no-- it's not that funny. The funniest elements are mostly products of the embarrasing situations that come up, but many of these situations are excruciatingly painful to watch, especially when Borat is a jerk to people who are genuinely being kind to him. That's not very funny, in my opinion. It's rather mean-spirited. Yes, you'll laugh, but it's all cheap, fleeting humor. Despite all the hype, this movie isn't anything special, it's not a timeless classic, and most of all, it's not a "smart comedy" as some are claiming. This is cheap, fleeting humor.… Expand
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RobertH.Nov 5, 2006
This guy is very funny but for a real fan, the movie misses. It moves a bit into being a little mean spirited (evnen though sure it's fummy), the full theater really did not uproarisly laugh that much, it's a little sophomoric, and This guy is very funny but for a real fan, the movie misses. It moves a bit into being a little mean spirited (evnen though sure it's fummy), the full theater really did not uproarisly laugh that much, it's a little sophomoric, and if you know his humour there's not much new here. My suspicion is from looking at reactions of those leaving, they leave dissapointed.… Expand
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AlanG.Nov 5, 2006
Some critic compared Cohen to Chaplin. Chaplin used pathos. Cohen was just pathetic. Social commentary? Yes - on the state of art today. Angry, mean spirited and juvenile. I agree with Peter D who felt this was the Emperor's New Clothes Some critic compared Cohen to Chaplin. Chaplin used pathos. Cohen was just pathetic. Social commentary? Yes - on the state of art today. Angry, mean spirited and juvenile. I agree with Peter D who felt this was the Emperor's New Clothes phenomena. Right on Peter. Cohen is the flavor of the month soon to be forgotten.… Expand
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JoshB.Nov 5, 2006
I have 6 brothers and adore crude, random, and intelligent humor. I don't see ever giving this movie a 10. It's interesting to watch, but really just a compilation of skits. I never laughed from down deep. South Park had me in I have 6 brothers and adore crude, random, and intelligent humor. I don't see ever giving this movie a 10. It's interesting to watch, but really just a compilation of skits. I never laughed from down deep. South Park had me in fits, but this is not really ground-breaking stuff. I wouldn't watch this movie again, and I doubt it would achieve cult status as suggested. It falls short of the potential and and the expectation.… Expand
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JoshE.Nov 5, 2006
Very funny in many parts and interesting for the vision it presents of parts of America that many never get to see and the ignorance that pervades it. However, the narrative is a weak skeleton holding together what are very funny bits. In Very funny in many parts and interesting for the vision it presents of parts of America that many never get to see and the ignorance that pervades it. However, the narrative is a weak skeleton holding together what are very funny bits. In this sense the movie fails for trying to be more than it is. The crowd I was with loved it to death, but I left feeling I had already seen most of it on HBO, and in a better format. Good for a laugh but for $10 I wonder a bit.… Expand
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AndrewB.Nov 5, 2006
About 18 very funny moments, 3 gross ones (hairy fat men should not wrestle - naked - you have been warned!) and about 148 amusing inside jokes. The chicken steals the show in several segments, the racist overtones are everywhere, the jokes About 18 very funny moments, 3 gross ones (hairy fat men should not wrestle - naked - you have been warned!) and about 148 amusing inside jokes. The chicken steals the show in several segments, the racist overtones are everywhere, the jokes on jews are especially funny since Borat (Cohen) is jewish in real life. this show could have been better, but still delivers about 80% of the hype. go see it but remember to leave your "politically correct" coat at the door.… Expand
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PioG.Nov 5, 2006
Possibly the crudest, rudest, and most offensive movie I have ever seen. I was squirming for half the movie, but laughing almost the whole time. It doesn't get old like some tv show to movie conversions. Some of the wildest and most Possibly the crudest, rudest, and most offensive movie I have ever seen. I was squirming for half the movie, but laughing almost the whole time. It doesn't get old like some tv show to movie conversions. Some of the wildest and most hilarious things I have ever seen in a movie.… Expand
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FreaksterNov 5, 2006
Some funny moments but completely runs out of steam with about a third of the fim still to go. Very overrated unless you checked your brains at the door or had a lobotomy. This works as a short skit but not as a feature film. Avoid.
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TylerA.Nov 5, 2006
I agree with the people below me who say its much different from the TV show, you wonder whats scripted and all that. Even with that in mind, i still thought it was a hilarious movie, the funniest i've ever seen (Not the BEST, the I agree with the people below me who say its much different from the TV show, you wonder whats scripted and all that. Even with that in mind, i still thought it was a hilarious movie, the funniest i've ever seen (Not the BEST, the FUNNIEST). If you've seen the TV show, I warn you its pretty different. If you've never seen the TV show, i recommend this movie.… Expand
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Sidewinder572Nov 5, 2006
When you're laughing at the movie long after it's over. That's genius.
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DeannaB.Nov 5, 2006
This movie was flippin' hillarious! I love Da Ali G show, and this movie was just perfect
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GlennW.Nov 5, 2006
I HATED the movie, and I laughed all through it. Interestingly, despite it is humorous, it is degrading. I hated it because it's low-grade humor: bodily function, bathroom humor; bigotry; shock-jock-type of appeal. It is reminiscent of I HATED the movie, and I laughed all through it. Interestingly, despite it is humorous, it is degrading. I hated it because it's low-grade humor: bodily function, bathroom humor; bigotry; shock-jock-type of appeal. It is reminiscent of Andrew Dice Clay and Howard Stern. It's cheap. We, as a society, can do much better, and we have in the past. I can appreciate the skill used in compiling the film for what it is, but the degrading status yet remains. There are higher forms of humor, more appropriate for humankind. Someone said it better than I can: "A culture is only as great as its dreams, and its dreams are dreamed by artists. When the level of existence of the artist becomes impure, so becomes impure the art itself to the deterioration of the society."… Expand
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SamB.Nov 5, 2006
This film is the first big budget manifestation of the new form of humor that has been gathering steam since the turn of the millenium, fronted by the Stewart / Colbert ticket and Mr. Cohen himself. And, thankfully, Borat, as he would call This film is the first big budget manifestation of the new form of humor that has been gathering steam since the turn of the millenium, fronted by the Stewart / Colbert ticket and Mr. Cohen himself. And, thankfully, Borat, as he would call it, is a "great success." I, and the entire audience around me, was head-over-heels for almost the entire film. This movie succeeds in both amusing the viewer and making him or her more aware, and that is what this new generation of comedy is all about.… Expand
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ThomasM.Nov 5, 2006
Funniest movie of the year, or even last 2-3 years, hands down. I could see why some people wouldn't like it, it really takes some big risks, and shoves some issues in your face you might not be used to dealing with. (maybe some of that Funniest movie of the year, or even last 2-3 years, hands down. I could see why some people wouldn't like it, it really takes some big risks, and shoves some issues in your face you might not be used to dealing with. (maybe some of that man nudity was a little too much, but still hilarious in context). all things said, i'd pay to go see it again, and probably again after that, it was that funny.… Expand
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KeilS.Nov 5, 2006
Brilliant and hilarious. Borat somehow manages to surpass its massive hype. Darkly comic and endlessly watchable. I'm already itching to see it again. Now if only Criterion would conisder adding it to their collection once it hits DVD...
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SpongeeeNov 5, 2006
The movie does not live up to the TV show it is based upon. As noted, being on the big screen, there are new demensions unlike the TV show: an 80 min story line, questions on what is real and what is not, and actual happy/sad feelings toward The movie does not live up to the TV show it is based upon. As noted, being on the big screen, there are new demensions unlike the TV show: an 80 min story line, questions on what is real and what is not, and actual happy/sad feelings toward Borat. While there are good moments throughout, overall it is disapointing. The bottom line is that the movie is not as genuine as the TV show, making the laughs not as good.… Expand
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NancyH.Nov 4, 2006
This movie has it's appeal to a certain demographic. It's crude, and yes, sometimes screamingly funny. It will no doubt make Cohen big, very big in the U.S. Sometimes it reminded me of looking at Seinfeld with a big mustache trying This movie has it's appeal to a certain demographic. It's crude, and yes, sometimes screamingly funny. It will no doubt make Cohen big, very big in the U.S. Sometimes it reminded me of looking at Seinfeld with a big mustache trying to do Steve Martin's 'two wild and crazy guys' routine.… Expand
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RodneyW.Nov 4, 2006
Dreck-schmeck, Peter D. I saw this movie today and my face almost hurt from laughing so much.
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PatrickM.Nov 4, 2006
There is a lot to be found here... most intelligent, and not so intelligent, humor of the first degree. This movie surprised the heck out of me, and the only way I can see it being given a low score is if you were too dumb to understand the There is a lot to be found here... most intelligent, and not so intelligent, humor of the first degree. This movie surprised the heck out of me, and the only way I can see it being given a low score is if you were too dumb to understand the underlying meanings of all the jokes or are too stuck-up to let loose and enjoy the crass humor. 9.5… Expand
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WilsonNov 4, 2006
THE best comedy film of the 21st century has been born. Sacha Baron Cohen is a comedy genius. Every part of the movie gets more and more hilarious. To Some: If you don't like the comedy; your brain is one-dimensional. Tweek it around. THE best comedy film of the 21st century has been born. Sacha Baron Cohen is a comedy genius. Every part of the movie gets more and more hilarious. To Some: If you don't like the comedy; your brain is one-dimensional. Tweek it around. There's my tip.… Expand
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PeterD.Nov 4, 2006
I am a major league fan of Ali G and Borat too, the HBO TV version and I went to the movie with an open heart and the highest hope. Is this the Emperor's New Clothes phenomena. I can't understand the critical acclaim. The movie is I am a major league fan of Ali G and Borat too, the HBO TV version and I went to the movie with an open heart and the highest hope. Is this the Emperor's New Clothes phenomena. I can't understand the critical acclaim. The movie is pure dreck, garbage of the first rank. There are only a few bits that work. In addition the confusion about what is scripted and what is not scripted and who is an actor and who is an innocent victim is distracting. None of the brilliance of the TV show is to be found here. Take my word for it, the reviewers are misleading you.… Expand
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KevinD.Nov 4, 2006
Borat's simple politcal underlyings and true, gold comedy allow for a great time. It leaves no American to spare and has no shame. Some scenes caused me to laugh harder than I have for a long time. Absolutely loveable.
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SteveH.Nov 4, 2006
This movie was crude, vulgar, politically insenstive and yes I liked it. You don't want to laugh but you will.
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LuisG.Nov 4, 2006
I cant believe how close this film is to a perfect 100 ...looking forward to it was part of my problem... yes it was funny but not hilarious... crude and offensive on behalf of some still ignorant individuals... the mockery was lost about 20I cant believe how close this film is to a perfect 100 ...looking forward to it was part of my problem... yes it was funny but not hilarious... crude and offensive on behalf of some still ignorant individuals... the mockery was lost about 20 mins into the film then i wasnt buying any of either as a film nor a joke... i dont recommend this film because again it was funny but not hilarious like all those promising reviews ..… Expand
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EdCNov 4, 2006
I pissed in my pants laughing. Only a genius could ever come up with comedy of this calibre. Truly explores American culture and how people are gullible to the point of hilarity. If you are offended easily, stay away from this film, but if I pissed in my pants laughing. Only a genius could ever come up with comedy of this calibre. Truly explores American culture and how people are gullible to the point of hilarity. If you are offended easily, stay away from this film, but if you can appreciate a good poop joke, prostitute joke, anti-semitic joke, penis joke, feminist joke, NOT joke, then you will appreciate this film in all its naked glory.… Expand
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AaronSNov 4, 2006
I honestly haven't laughed this hard at a movie since the South Park film. You definitely have to check the P.C. attitude in at the door before you see this one. I would think you would really have to have absolutely no sense of humor I honestly haven't laughed this hard at a movie since the South Park film. You definitely have to check the P.C. attitude in at the door before you see this one. I would think you would really have to have absolutely no sense of humor to not understand what exactly Cohen is up to with this film. 'Borat' is really quite an ingenious comedy. It's very stupid as all get out. And yet it's also very, very smart. There are moments in here that are both laugh out loud funny and then frightening as hell. As funny as this movie is, Cohen and co. really paint a painfully ugly portrait of American culture. The hypocrisy, racism, sexism, jingoism and homophobia on display are unsettling. And at the same time, just as you're cringing with embarrassment or disgust, you start to laugh. 'Funniest movie ever'? I doubt it, but it's on a short list of candidates. I know I pretty much laughed the entire 80 mins. of its running time. Oh, that hotel wrestling scene!!!!! It's one of the best movies of the year.… Expand
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SharifN.Nov 4, 2006
Watching Borat is a lot like getting tickled: you laugh, but that doesnt necessarily mean you enjoy it.
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AndrewK.Nov 4, 2006
I was laughing so hard during this that I literally had a few spasms. Definitely a new comedy classic, in the league of "Airplane", "Animal House", and "The Producers." The unscipted scenes at the rodeo and the formal dinner were pure genius.
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ZeddNov 4, 2006
Amazing.... I was afraid my expectations were set too high, but it totally lived up to them. I feel especially bad for people who don't this film.... it's nice!!!
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BillyS.Nov 4, 2006
A hysterically funny movie if you are not familiar with the comedic genius of Sacha Baron Cohen and if I were one of them I'd rate this a 10, but as someone who is a Cohen junkie it was very funny but it had that "been there-Seen that" A hysterically funny movie if you are not familiar with the comedic genius of Sacha Baron Cohen and if I were one of them I'd rate this a 10, but as someone who is a Cohen junkie it was very funny but it had that "been there-Seen that" feel to it, more like one of those SNL spinoffs that are already too familiar by the time they come to the big screen. I really loved this movie but there won't be a need to see it again.… Expand
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SeanNov 4, 2006
It's scathing satire, but there have been other scathing satires. It's low brow humor, but there are tons of gross-out comedies. It's a mockumentary that mixes reality and fiction, but other shows and movies have done that. It's scathing satire, but there have been other scathing satires. It's low brow humor, but there are tons of gross-out comedies. It's a mockumentary that mixes reality and fiction, but other shows and movies have done that. It's slapstick, but so are the Three Stooges and Charlie Chaplin. It's surreal humor, but so is Strangelove. It's a road movie, a buddy film. But most of fucking all, it's a mixture of everything i just listed in the mst fabulous way, and this mixture of so many different strands of comedy, done well, will obviously create its own totally unique blend. Because what is any original concept, but merely a great mixture of previous concepts. In short, this is a very unique, original, even groundbreaking movie, and in our generation where most concepts are rehashed, that is praise enough, But somehow, it also manages to be a consistently enjoyable, funny-from-beginning-to-end film. And that alone is also rare enough. It didn't make me laugh quite as hard as some critics said it would, but it had me giggling the whole time, and with the other qualities i just mentioned . . . how can i really give this lower than a 10? It's a landmark.… Expand
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LindaM.Nov 4, 2006
This movie works on two levels. It is a Jackass-meets Easy Rider for adolescent minds who love crudeness. It may appeal to more open-minded people who appreciate social satire. Cohen and his writers don't explore the satire any further This movie works on two levels. It is a Jackass-meets Easy Rider for adolescent minds who love crudeness. It may appeal to more open-minded people who appreciate social satire. Cohen and his writers don't explore the satire any further than having Borat cluelessly utter and do the most offensive things and showing how Americans react. Some people on his southern route from New York to L.A. exceed his unassuming crassness, racism and sexism. Because they have clues, they are mean. Others show their better natures and either try to assist this bumpkin or draw the line on decency. As bad as the movie makes Kazakhstan look, it makes the United States look worse. Yes, you will probably laugh, but there are different reasons for laughter. Sometimes it covers a sense of discomfort. There is a lot of that kind of laughter in this movie. That said, the hand-held camera work is very effective. Many of the small parts seem to be played by non-actors, making the story more real. The 90 minutes did not drag for me, and I followed with interest to see how many taboos Borat would break. I lost count.… Expand
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MattTNov 4, 2006
I don't think there was ever more than 30 seconds that I wasn't being entertained.
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ScottMeekerNov 4, 2006
Stunning.
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Rev.RikardNov 4, 2006
We speak politically correct, while hiding our real prejudices, biases, and yes, hatreds. If someone from an alien culture visited us they would probably judge us as bizarre. Sacha Baron Cohen took this bizarre culure and slapped us across We speak politically correct, while hiding our real prejudices, biases, and yes, hatreds. If someone from an alien culture visited us they would probably judge us as bizarre. Sacha Baron Cohen took this bizarre culure and slapped us across the face in open challenge. Deal with hypocricy or else!" I was forced into laughter, but it hurt, deeply. Others have held a mirror to this culture's face, but never at this angle. It captured our most unattractive side.… Expand
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StarfoxNov 4, 2006
Very funny, but also very far from the funniest movie ever. Also, very forgettable.
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VikramM.Nov 4, 2006
Honestly one of the funniest films I have seen all year and maybe one of the funniest I have seen ever. Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan is so much more than what people think it is. The Honestly one of the funniest films I have seen all year and maybe one of the funniest I have seen ever. Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan is so much more than what people think it is. The satire in the film goes very deep and interesting. We needed a movie seen through the eyes of a foreigner. It reveals the honest racist bigotry, the way we feel about certain topics, and just the honest cruel truth about people in this country. Yes the movie is not PC, it can be racist, anti-semetic, and full of sex and toilet humor, but if you get past that this movie will have you laughing for the entire 82 minutes. I quote Borat about this movie, "Very nice!"… Expand
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FelixV.Nov 4, 2006
Borat is the bomb. It is the type of comedy that (yes) reaches the depths of shamelessness and outrageousness that blow your mind in a way you're probably not ready for, but will probably cause you to laugh, hard. However, aside from Borat is the bomb. It is the type of comedy that (yes) reaches the depths of shamelessness and outrageousness that blow your mind in a way you're probably not ready for, but will probably cause you to laugh, hard. However, aside from the shock humor, and more impotant, is the satire and nude exposing of rascism, bigotry, and general human roboticness that this movie exposes. Only a movie with 90 percent toilet humor can get away with the level of political and social satire that this movie does. It is an incredibly funny, but also brave and honest film that hopefully will inspire more independent thought in Hollywood and (to some degree) Americans and the world as a whole.… Expand
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MattA.Nov 4, 2006
What a very good movie. I had a smile on my face the entire time. Although, i was expecting straight forward humor... it was actually a lot deeper than i expected. If you look at it as a satire of how we as american's are depicted What a very good movie. I had a smile on my face the entire time. Although, i was expecting straight forward humor... it was actually a lot deeper than i expected. If you look at it as a satire of how we as american's are depicted through the eyes of a foreigner, the movie delivers an even stronger message. I have to see it again... ...this one is one of the movies that will make you want to quote it for years to come.… Expand
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JohnP.Nov 4, 2006
While it is basically a one-time show for people who aren't offended easily who can hold an open mind, it is one of the smartest and most socially-driven movies to come out in a long time, cleverly disguised as just another Hollywood While it is basically a one-time show for people who aren't offended easily who can hold an open mind, it is one of the smartest and most socially-driven movies to come out in a long time, cleverly disguised as just another Hollywood comedy flick. I dislike gross-out comedy, and I tend to dislike comedy that makes you feel very uncomfortable, but I absolutely love smart comedy, which here, trumps all poop humor. In addition, the situations Baron Cohen places himself into are so dangerous and outrageous that you can't help to laugh and wonder if it is scripted comedy. What it says about our social issues is something that can be studied again and again. This is genius at work. However, if you are easily offended, avoid. Actually, go ahead and see it. You just might look at yourself a little differently afterward. I know I have.… Expand
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BlertNov 3, 2006
D.L. calls this film "racist to the core," which is a fair charge. Borat in his diatribes against Jews is racist through and through...until you take off the fake mustache and the bad suit to discover the British and Jewish Baron Cohen, who D.L. calls this film "racist to the core," which is a fair charge. Borat in his diatribes against Jews is racist through and through...until you take off the fake mustache and the bad suit to discover the British and Jewish Baron Cohen, who has been brave enough and witty enough to confront the racism lurking behind the veneer of American culture, pulls it into the limelight of a major film, and leave us ashamed for who and what we are. Borat tries hard to be the biggest idiot in the world, but he can never quite compete with his unwitting co-stars, few of whom are brave enough to stand up to him and many of whom exceed Borat in bigotry. Whether you find Borat's character hilarious or disgusting (and my vote is for the hilarious), you'll also leave the theater with a gnawing in your stomach that one of those idiots standing beside Borat could easily have been you.… Expand
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FantasyNov 3, 2006
The professional critics are absolutely totally nuts. A couple of funny lines but then the movie starts to drag and drag. If bathroom humor is your bag and you are a teenager then you will love it. Otherwise not worth your hard earned money. Awful!
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GaborA.Nov 3, 2006
Before seeing the movie i thought it was going to be at times hilarious and then just skimming by in between. Instead it was never rib cracking hilarious, but it was generally amusing all the way through. I'm not going to say this is Before seeing the movie i thought it was going to be at times hilarious and then just skimming by in between. Instead it was never rib cracking hilarious, but it was generally amusing all the way through. I'm not going to say this is high satire or high brow humor, but the jokes do take a second to sink in and though I wasn't on the floor laughing i was smiling hard on the inside.… Expand
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[Anonymous]Nov 3, 2006
By far the funniest movie since 40 Year Old Virgin. Maybe even since Anchorman. If you like any of Cohen's other work you will LOVE this movie. The only people that won't like it are those who are offended and not openminded enough By far the funniest movie since 40 Year Old Virgin. Maybe even since Anchorman. If you like any of Cohen's other work you will LOVE this movie. The only people that won't like it are those who are offended and not openminded enough to realize this is a satire. Maybe the best comedy I've EVER seen. And that's including Caddyshack.… Expand
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MartBNov 3, 2006
This film is dangerous. Because you'll be laughing so much that you won't get a chance to breathe...
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RobertM.Nov 3, 2006
The critics have this one bang on. I actually saw a preview of the movie almost six weeks ago in Toronto, but lemme tell you something: the jokes that you get from "Borat" are unbelievable. Half of the movie you'll be saying "I The critics have this one bang on. I actually saw a preview of the movie almost six weeks ago in Toronto, but lemme tell you something: the jokes that you get from "Borat" are unbelievable. Half of the movie you'll be saying "I can't believe he just said that/did that." It really is offensive, shocking humour...but when you compare it to the comedies recently - this movie cannot be touched. You'll have to watch it twice cuz I guarentee you'll laugh and miss some parts. I also guarentee some people will leave the theater offended. Movie: Very Nice!… Expand
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JoshuaJ.Oct 31, 2006
Saw this at the Toronto Film Festival. I do say it with hesitance, but I consider this the funniest movie of all time.
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D.L.Oct 30, 2006
Parody aside, this movie is racist to the core. The humor is crass and humiliating--and purely there for shock value. There is nothing intelligent about this movie--and satire is supposed to be somewhat smart, at the very least.
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TylerT.Oct 30, 2006
I have had a month to think about this film, and there is nothing worse than stating the newest is always the best, or what ever popular is great... but this is perhaps the funniest movie of all time.
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MikeD.Oct 29, 2006
This movie is HILARIOUS! I saw it at an advance screening and am planning to go see it again when it opens. The best comedy film I have seen in years. Edgy, fresh and comedy in its purest form. The whole theater was dying of laughter This movie is HILARIOUS! I saw it at an advance screening and am planning to go see it again when it opens. The best comedy film I have seen in years. Edgy, fresh and comedy in its purest form. The whole theater was dying of laughter throughout the whole movie. Well worth the admission price.… Expand
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PierreC.Oct 26, 2006
Absolutely brilliant comedy! NIIIIIICE as Borat would say. Never have I laughed as much as when watching this film. You just cannot stop laughing! :D
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