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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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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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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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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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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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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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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10
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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AndrewMDec 3, 2006
I loved this movie from start to finish and consider it one of the funniest I've seen in at least four or five years. The character Borat is so ignorant and impossible relate to that you can't help but love and laugh at him and his I loved this movie from start to finish and consider it one of the funniest I've seen in at least four or five years. The character Borat is so ignorant and impossible relate to that you can't help but love and laugh at him and his antics. Tammie: I'm going to agree with Ben on this one. Not only does Cohen's being a devout Jew make this considerably funnier, it also legitimizes his take on society. I'm not really sure how to break this to you, but Borat was not about promoting antisemitism, bigotry, or racism. On the contrary, the film brings all of these things into a stinging spotlight of critique on culture (especially American culture). Cohen may not have been trying to make a heavy-hitting commentary on society, but don't misinterpret his comedy as simple "sick" humor.… Expand
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IssacH.Dec 3, 2006
Lewd and disgusting not funny!
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newyorkrDec 4, 2006
Anyone that doesn't believe that this movie was absolutly hilarious is a fool, just because of the sheer genious behind the concept of this moie.... if you don't like, I give you the Sheeny Curse... HIGH FIVE.
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SamuelD.Dec 5, 2006
The first comedy since Zoolander to force me to go back to the cinema and watch it again.
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RasputinDec 5, 2006
With so many people either loving or despising this film I had to go see it for myself. I like to laugh as much as the next person and can make fun of myself also. But this is bathroom humor at its lowest and when you take advantage of both With so many people either loving or despising this film I had to go see it for myself. I like to laugh as much as the next person and can make fun of myself also. But this is bathroom humor at its lowest and when you take advantage of both simpletons and racists to promote the almighty buck then I have a problem. There is nothing funny about this film. To the contrary it is crude and insults humankind. Put me in the camp that hated it.… 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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PhilDec 6, 2006
This is probably the worst movie I have ever seen! I would rather have my eyes taped open and forced to watch "Dodgeball" for 24 hrs than see this movie again!!
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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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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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AlexP.Jan 1, 2007
This was one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. All of you who are pretending to be disgusted by the film need to unwad your panties. Also, if you are going to leave a comment, please don't use words like "absouloutely". This was one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. All of you who are pretending to be disgusted by the film need to unwad your panties. Also, if you are going to leave a comment, please don't use words like "absouloutely". Credibility is hard to give to someone who is an apparent spelling bee champ.… Expand
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KEND.Jan 22, 2007
I thought it was rude and obnoxious! How did this movie get such good reviews?????
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RamonaT.Oct 24, 2007
If you appreciate satire , and have an open mind this is one of the most hilarious movies I've seen in the past five years .It does help to be fluent in Romanian because soon you realize that some of the scenes were produced in Romania If you appreciate satire , and have an open mind this is one of the most hilarious movies I've seen in the past five years .It does help to be fluent in Romanian because soon you realize that some of the scenes were produced in Romania and not in Kazahkstan .… Expand
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RebootsDaMachinaJan 26, 2007
Occasionally hilarious. The rest of the time is pure 4th grade playground. Relies heavily on homophobic humor to create movie theater discomfort!
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RD.Jan 20, 2007
Be prepared to laugh till you almost vomit. Do not read other people's reviews. Watch it on its own. Only then will you truly understand its value.
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NickJan 28, 2007
Funny, funny stuff. one of the best movies of the year. i feel bad for people who actually think this movie is anti-semitic. it is very pointed in its satire, but that's all it is. satire.
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ZephyrJ.Jan 5, 2007
Just wanted to show my solidarity with my fellow viewers who absolutely loathed this garbage. I am sure many people genuinely enjoyed "Borat", without reservation, good for them. I am equally sure that many others hate themselves for liking Just wanted to show my solidarity with my fellow viewers who absolutely loathed this garbage. I am sure many people genuinely enjoyed "Borat", without reservation, good for them. I am equally sure that many others hate themselves for liking it, but are thinking, hey, everyone else loves it, I better say I do too. Cohen's act wears thin very quickly, I regret not having the sense to walk out and leave my hysterically laughing companion to his own devices. In my view, public defecation does not exactly define biting social satire. Truly, the Emperor has no clothes.… Expand
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10
DonaldR.sJan 5, 2007
This is ironic satire at its best. I have read all the 0 rating user reviews and I do understand their distaste for this film. I mean, I'd rather not have to see a big ass burying the face of Cohen ever again. But that's a small This is ironic satire at its best. I have read all the 0 rating user reviews and I do understand their distaste for this film. I mean, I'd rather not have to see a big ass burying the face of Cohen ever again. But that's a small aside from the bigger issues. These reviewers distaste belies a simple fact: this film is about them and their pretense of taste, humanity, better-than-thou mentality. Here we have a fake journalist from Kazakhstan showing us his backward, racist, ignorant country and gloating about it only to come to the USofA to learn about how a glorious country can illuminate the less "illuminated" and he forces us to smell our own asses. If it makes anyone question the least of their own prejudice, then it has served a purpose. If it made them laugh in the process, all the better. It is a brilliant film. I pity those that think otherwise. Maybe they should just go to church and pretend to speak in tongues.… Expand
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10
AndyN.Jan 5, 2007
This film is great and so funny. People may see it as rascist but it isn't. It's just exploiting the stupidity in people. People who enjoy a good laugh and an easy movie to watch will love this film.
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10
GuzmanEiJan 6, 2007
This movie deserves a 10 on every front; the fact that I had never seen the audience in a cinemea laugh their ***es of says enough. Borat is great and so are his jokes, 10 out of 10!
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StueyL.Feb 10, 2007
Haha Sam F. is just as funny as Borat itself and proof that most of the film is comedic genius.
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JeffC.Mar 1, 2007
Funny in parts, but really bloody gross, and I'm not squeemish. Highly overrated.
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KenMar 20, 2007
Truly tasteless and offensive. That said, it's also pretty darn funny.
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MartinS.Mar 25, 2007
The problem with "shock humor" is that often you find your self so dumbfounded, you wind up missing the joke. Many people in the audience were in stunned silence during some of the most hilarious scenes.
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10
BJ.Mar 29, 2007
Absolutely the funniest movie I have ever seen. Amazingly creative and funny like nothing I have ever seen before. He makes people look like absolute idiots, and makes so many jokes about his own Jewish religion that no one should take Absolutely the funniest movie I have ever seen. Amazingly creative and funny like nothing I have ever seen before. He makes people look like absolute idiots, and makes so many jokes about his own Jewish religion that no one should take seriously, as they're just just jokes. A great hilarious movie.… Expand
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KevinH.Mar 30, 2007
Crude low brow bathroom humour. Only good for drunken frat types or hopeless stoners.
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10
BrianE.Mar 6, 2007
It will make you laugh laugh laugh till it hurts and then some more, not like you've done in 10 yrs or more, wow funny right to the end. the only time you wont laugh is when it starts to hurt. 10+ see it and laugh your ass off
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KirkM.Mar 9, 2007
People who rated this low need to get a sense of humor and lighten up! Had me laughing throughout most of the movie. A one of a kind film with a good blend of low and high brow humor. See it today if you haven't already.
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SebB.Mar 9, 2007
It had some damn funny parts, but it's too plot based, there's quite a bit that lags around in the second half i found. I like the show better because it's strictly about comedy and pointing out western civilization's flaws.
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10
RobbieCApr 10, 2007
Absolutely genius! Have never, ever laughed so hard in a movie theater in my life. It is low-brow reality-tv-as-a-movie for sure, but it is so brilliant in exposing our ridiculous nature as a people that anyone without a sense of humor will Absolutely genius! Have never, ever laughed so hard in a movie theater in my life. It is low-brow reality-tv-as-a-movie for sure, but it is so brilliant in exposing our ridiculous nature as a people that anyone without a sense of humor will simply be embarassed.… Expand
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JakeApr 12, 2007
Borat is, essentially, funny. In fact, it is hilarious. But as you may have guessed from past reviews, previews, etc., it is very offensive, racist, sexist, and homophobic(some would say homoerotic, but I wouldn't because I don't Borat is, essentially, funny. In fact, it is hilarious. But as you may have guessed from past reviews, previews, etc., it is very offensive, racist, sexist, and homophobic(some would say homoerotic, but I wouldn't because I don't consider a big naked fat man very erotic). But if you can handle such things(oh, there's Jew hating too), then you should find the entire film to be hilarious as I did. But there are some things that aren' that funny(which is what brought this down to a 9), but they are small in quantity. And it really makes you think how messed up Americans can be as every person that appears in this movie is not an actor and didn't know they were being filmed(except Sacha Baron Cohen as Borat and Pamela Anderson as herself). Now we must wait for Cohen's next project.… Expand
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TedY.Apr 13, 2007
"Borat" is silliness at its most trenchant, and if your sense of irony isn't factory installed, you'll probably find it horrifying. Take comfort in the thought that we get the cultural commentators and the comedians we deserve, and "Borat" is silliness at its most trenchant, and if your sense of irony isn't factory installed, you'll probably find it horrifying. Take comfort in the thought that we get the cultural commentators and the comedians we deserve, and that in Borat and Sacha Baron Cohen we have found our curse and our blessing. What makes the film lift off into the ether, though, is Baron Cohen's skills as a master ironist and physical comedian.… Expand
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KalanC.Apr 29, 2007
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. Borat is a hilarious, refreshing and unique film. The sacking at the end is also 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. Borat is a hilarious, refreshing and unique film. The sacking at the end is also incredible, and a hillarious moment of apparent spontaneity.… Expand
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RogerA.May 29, 2007
Worst movie I have ever seen - nothing socially redeeming about it!! Makes Howard The Duck look like Oscar material.
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TomG.May 6, 2007
Quite possibly one of the best comedy flicks ever made.
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AjH.Jun 2, 2007
You've gotta be kidding! This movie is SUCK, SUCK AND MORE SUCK!!! Just plain ridiculous!
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BrianG.Jun 3, 2007
I was expecting this movie to be very funny from the quotes and stories I heard about it. Wrong. Anything that was supposed to be funny just produced a weak smile. I felt embarrassed for the filmmakers while watching this because everything I was expecting this movie to be very funny from the quotes and stories I heard about it. Wrong. Anything that was supposed to be funny just produced a weak smile. I felt embarrassed for the filmmakers while watching this because everything fell flat. People like to say 'Borat sucks......not!', but it's more like 'Borat is funny or worth watching at all.....NOT!'… Expand
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RockyS.Sep 17, 2007
I have three words for this movie: obscene, vulgar, disgusting.
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MekhiP.Sep 7, 2007
Cohen, one of four screenwriters on "Borat," extract gems of both verbal and visual felicity throughout. None are more in-your-face--literally--than the nude wrestling match between Borat and Azamat in their Dallas hotel room. This is Cohen, one of four screenwriters on "Borat," extract gems of both verbal and visual felicity throughout. None are more in-your-face--literally--than the nude wrestling match between Borat and Azamat in their Dallas hotel room. This is followed by a chase all around the hotel, ending in a meeting room full of astonished real-life mortgage brokers. The way it's filmed it really does feel like a high-flying improvisation executed by two exceptionally brave actors. With comedy, often it's the loose, slapdash project with little evident polish or money--"Holy Grail" in the 1970s; "This Is Spinal Tap" in the 1980s--that ends up highly esteemed, endlessly quoted, labeled a classic or, like "Holy Grail," turned into a musical. "Borat" belongs in that list, even though its punches are wilder. Four years ago Cohen brought his best-known character, the faux-rapper Ali G, to the screen in "Ali G Indahouse." Unreleased theatrically in the U.S. the film was a huge hit in Britain, but it was a dumbed-down hit, raunchy and obvious. "Borat," by contrast, may be raunchy and abrasive, but dumb it's not. It sticks to its guns and stays true to Cohen's particular talents. As the man from Kazakhstan likes to say: Great success!… Expand
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TamarG.Sep 7, 2007
We laugh, not only because the sequence is so shamelessly raunchy, but because the actor's physique is so consummately unappealing. Maybe it's just because I'm an American woman with the requisite body issues, but that makes We laugh, not only because the sequence is so shamelessly raunchy, but because the actor's physique is so consummately unappealing. Maybe it's just because I'm an American woman with the requisite body issues, but that makes me feel kind of bad. Borat is directed by Larry Charles, a director and producer of many episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm, another classic in the I-can't-believe-he-just-said-that comedy canon. But Baron Cohen's jaw-dropping gall makes even Curb's Larry David look like a blushing wallflower. Whether you attribute that gall to fearless honesty or shameless crassitude is up to you. I'll just be over here, laughing so hard I aspirate my popcorn.… Expand
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DmitriL.Sep 7, 2007
Borat is oddly endearing. While his short features on Da Ali G Show left viewers wanting more, Borat the movie sates our appetite for his loopy character.
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BruceW.Sep 7, 2007
Cohen wrangles invitations for Borat to poshly racist Southern dinner parties, meets with nonplussed feminists (where he compares the size of the female brain to that of a squirrel), wanders dazed and confused into a holy-rolling pentecostal Cohen wrangles invitations for Borat to poshly racist Southern dinner parties, meets with nonplussed feminists (where he compares the size of the female brain to that of a squirrel), wanders dazed and confused into a holy-rolling pentecostal megachurch, and scares the bejesus out of Baywatcher Anderson. This is shockingly blunt comedy and shockingly funny, too. Cohen and Davitian are utterly fearless, poking fun not only at Americans but at the stereotype of the foreign Other as well. As of last weekend, a massive intra-studio bidding war for Cohen's next film has erupted. Oddly, the Kazakhstan Ministry of Information has gone quiet. If they're biting their tongues as hard as I did, they're going to need stitches.… Expand
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AndrewD.Sep 7, 2007
I loved this film. Sacha Baron Cohen is a genius.
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DaleS.Jan 30, 2008
This movie is a GREAT SUCCESS! top stuff!
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LCollinsApr 9, 2008
I'm really trying to think of the reason this film got so many good reviews, but I can't. The movie had very few funny moments, although I didn't sit through the whole thing, it was too crude and boring.
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GlenMMay 31, 2009
It's OK to hate this movie, to call it sexist, racist, anti-semitic, unfunny etc. What's not OK is to make inferences about the intelligence of those who find it funny. Sorry to burst your bubble but if you hate it you're not It's OK to hate this movie, to call it sexist, racist, anti-semitic, unfunny etc. What's not OK is to make inferences about the intelligence of those who find it funny. Sorry to burst your bubble but if you hate it you're not in an enlightened minority who weren't "sucked in." There are intelligent people with different tastes to you. Otherwise you're defining intelligent as "someone who agrees with me." I hope none of you would break up a friendship or marriage because the other person found Borat hilarious. Peace.… 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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AgnesNov 26, 2006
Revolting garbage that simply is not funny!
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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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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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HectorM.Nov 29, 2006
One of the funniest movies I have seen. I believe Mr. Baron Cohen has created outstanding movie for make benefit of glorious mankind. Through the incessant laughter this movie elicits we encounter our own sins in the form of shortcomings One of the funniest movies I have seen. I believe Mr. Baron Cohen has created outstanding movie for make benefit of glorious mankind. Through the incessant laughter this movie elicits we encounter our own sins in the form of shortcomings such as racism and prejudice, but through the power of comedy we also reach something akin to redemption and forgiveness.… Expand
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DanielA.Nov 29, 2006
Halarious!!!
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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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[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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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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MorganNov 30, 2006
Hell-arious!!! People who think this is racist/sexist need to understand something called SATIRE - look it up in the dictionary. A great movie. I lauged more watching this than I had since seeing Naked Gun in the theatre for the first time!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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StarfoxNov 4, 2006
Very funny, but also very far from the funniest movie ever. Also, very forgettable.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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JayK.Nov 6, 2006
I laughed so hard my face hurt...seriously. Brilliant comedy from a brilliant mind.
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