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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RonSNov 21, 2006
This movie is not about comedy. It's called social commentarty. Sasha Cohen, but posing as an anti-semite, anti-gypsy, character is targeting those peoples. People may see it as comedy, but it is focused around Southerners and This movie is not about comedy. It's called social commentarty. Sasha Cohen, but posing as an anti-semite, anti-gypsy, character is targeting those peoples. People may see it as comedy, but it is focused around Southerners and Midwesterner opposed to cosmopolitan New York. Why? Simply, because the movie a big joke. All the people who understand that this is not an insult against jews or gypsies is in on the joke. The rest, well it means, they are not in, and it will appear offense. It boils down to simply, if you are offended, you shouldn't be.… Expand
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LouisNov 22, 2006
People who find this offensive, do not understand the humour. To help them understand this. The movie laughs at prejudice itself. When a person makes a offensive cultural remark, you laugh at the crazed mind of the person making the remark. People who find this offensive, do not understand the humour. To help them understand this. The movie laughs at prejudice itself. When a person makes a offensive cultural remark, you laugh at the crazed mind of the person making the remark. The movie also laughs at certain groups of people who are so wrapped up in certain habbits that it reaches intensely obsessive levels. I think we should stop worrying about political correctness all the time and learn to laugh at ourselves. The human race has some funny habbits!… Expand
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CharlieD.Nov 23, 2006
one of the most funny, disturbing and shocking movies ive seen for ages its awesome! Very nice! how much?
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RobertivyNov 23, 2006
Outrageous, totally original humor that rolls over you in slap-happy waves. Nothing stands in the way of Cohen's democratizing, pitiless satire, a uniquely Mad view of the universe that gives scatology an honest name.
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AndyE.Nov 23, 2006
At first I thought this would be pure documentary, nothing special, but the two guys duking it out in a hotel, in their birthday suits, even through a banquet well underway, took the cake and I almost fainted of laughter! This movie is an At first I thought this would be pure documentary, nothing special, but the two guys duking it out in a hotel, in their birthday suits, even through a banquet well underway, took the cake and I almost fainted of laughter! This movie is an absolute must-see for anybody 15 or older!… Expand
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CatherineNov 23, 2006
I also walked out on this movie. It might be possible to interpret it as sharp, Swiftian satire on American bigotry, but it is much easier for audiences to laugh, not because they get the more subtle points it perhaps tries to make, but I also walked out on this movie. It might be possible to interpret it as sharp, Swiftian satire on American bigotry, but it is much easier for audiences to laugh, not because they get the more subtle points it perhaps tries to make, but because they find its crudities, its racism, its homophobia, its sexism, and its anti-Semitism funny on their own. I think this movie gives Americans an excuse to claim they are watching something very high-minded while actually revelling in their own prejudice.… Expand
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kcNov 23, 2006
The movie was hilarious. But what makes this movie REALLY great is the reactions it provokes from the "upstanding" and "morally correct" people. You may blame it on Jackass, or MTV, or whatever the scapegoat of your choice is. The jokes he The movie was hilarious. But what makes this movie REALLY great is the reactions it provokes from the "upstanding" and "morally correct" people. You may blame it on Jackass, or MTV, or whatever the scapegoat of your choice is. The jokes he makes are what, unfortunate as it may be, millions of people say everyday. Sure, we'd like to believe that anti-semitism, racism, etc no long exists. Fact is it does, and it's not going away anytime soon. Critics say there are 2 groups, those who get it and love it and those who dont and hate it. I don't think it's quite as simple as that. There are people who don't get it and hate it. Then there are people who don't really get it, but laugh cause they're idiots. Next are those who get it but are too full of themselves to laugh. And the last category appreciates the film and the other idiotic members of the audience. Bravo, a multi-faceted film which lets some of us laugh at everyone else, including ourselves for being such bigots.… Expand
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AdrienneNov 25, 2006
This movie is not all it's cracked up to be. It's mildly insulting to the average viewers intelligence. I feel like Cohen could have gone way further and deeper with this, but got lazy. The sequencing is off, things are cut out This movie is not all it's cracked up to be. It's mildly insulting to the average viewers intelligence. I feel like Cohen could have gone way further and deeper with this, but got lazy. The sequencing is off, things are cut out that would help the story and overall, I'd say it could have been done better. That being said, I did find it funny at parts and it was one of the better movies to see in the theater right now.… Expand
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RayWNov 26, 2006
A road movie redux, Borat is best served as a 5 minute bit on the Ali G show. It is not a full length feature movie. I wanted to really like it as much as I like the HBO show; however, Mr. Cohen cannot sustain the laughs. The laughs are A road movie redux, Borat is best served as a 5 minute bit on the Ali G show. It is not a full length feature movie. I wanted to really like it as much as I like the HBO show; however, Mr. Cohen cannot sustain the laughs. The laughs are diffused by the decidedly unfunny plot lines with Borat's producer, the road trip and Pamela Anderson. A disappointment.… Expand
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PeterH.Nov 26, 2006
DONT BE PUT OFF. It's the Americans who won't find this funny... the whole movie is pointed towards a British audience; it's great. There are some cringe moments and some moments you think has he gone too far? However, this DONT BE PUT OFF. It's the Americans who won't find this funny... the whole movie is pointed towards a British audience; it's great. There are some cringe moments and some moments you think has he gone too far? However, this genre has needed a well earned boost and Sacha Baron Cohen has done it.… Expand
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DanielNov 28, 2006
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benjyNov 28, 2006
The thing with Borat is that it's no different from his Ali G character, only the americans will find this entertaining for the simple reason that they have run out of movie ideas as they have gone through sequels, prequels game to The thing with Borat is that it's no different from his Ali G character, only the americans will find this entertaining for the simple reason that they have run out of movie ideas as they have gone through sequels, prequels game to movie, remakes, love, disaster and america is great movies, for them this is something original but for us brits its all old, been done before and to be honest should be kept in short bursts like it was when it was on TV, yeah it has its funny moments but it goes on for to long.… Expand
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TammmieNov 28, 2006
No Ben! The fact that Scaha is a devout Jew only makes it that more pathetic. His antisemitism, attack on women and gays only fuels the hatred that is way too much in this sick and perverted world. Only juveniles with lobotomized brains No Ben! The fact that Scaha is a devout Jew only makes it that more pathetic. His antisemitism, attack on women and gays only fuels the hatred that is way too much in this sick and perverted world. Only juveniles with lobotomized brains would find this type of humor funny. I call it sick.… Expand
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MikeNov 30, 2006
Funniest movie I have every seen! and the movie has a message to it as well! Its amazing how people are offended by it and don't realize that the message the movie is trying to delivery is not to be a "borat" don't be racist, or Funniest movie I have every seen! and the movie has a message to it as well! Its amazing how people are offended by it and don't realize that the message the movie is trying to delivery is not to be a "borat" don't be racist, or anti semetic, becasue youre only making a fool of yourself and this movie does such a great in showing people that. I guess the movie is too SMART for some people to understand! Go and see it!!!… Expand
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GregMNov 30, 2006
From one Greg to another: your admission that "It left me feeling embarrassed for everyone else who didn't" walk out of the theater pretty much asserts your own feelings of superiority. The self-righteousness in some of these responses From one Greg to another: your admission that "It left me feeling embarrassed for everyone else who didn't" walk out of the theater pretty much asserts your own feelings of superiority. The self-righteousness in some of these responses is utterly preposterous. To argue on either side of a movie that has so polarized audiences is useless. You either think this film is original or you find it trashy--I'm sorry, (and should I even apologize?), but I found myself laughing hysterically throughout.… Expand
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sidewinder572Nov 5, 2006
When you're laughing at the movie long after it's over. That's genius.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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AnonymousMCNov 6, 2006
I've. never. laughed. so. HARD!!!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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DanNov 7, 2006
I didn't know whether to laugh or vomit. so i did both. one of the best comedies i have ever seen.
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AMovieCriticNov 7, 2006
The hotel room scene is probably one of the funniest in movie history. I laughed and cried so hard during that scene...just amazingly funny and completely twisted. Unfortunately, though, that's really the only standout scene in the The hotel room scene is probably one of the funniest in movie history. I laughed and cried so hard during that scene...just amazingly funny and completely twisted. Unfortunately, though, that's really the only standout scene in the movie. The rest of the movie's loaded with somewhat forgettable jokes and some funny situations (some involving real people,) but nothing that truly stands out. Still, it's enjoyable to watch, because in general, it's a funny movie. It just fails to live up to its seriously inflated reputation.… Expand
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ColinF.Nov 7, 2006
Wow. Have you ever been in a movie where people in the whole theater laugh from beginning to end with no pauses. This movie is unquestionablly great and missing it is missing one of the most important movies of the year.
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RobbieD.Nov 8, 2006
An absolutely sick and twisted movie, this film casts a deadly shadow over every civil upstanding civilian there is, I had to leave the cinema 8 times whilst watching this film as the sheer disgusting content outraged me, in the end about An absolutely sick and twisted movie, this film casts a deadly shadow over every civil upstanding civilian there is, I had to leave the cinema 8 times whilst watching this film as the sheer disgusting content outraged me, in the end about after an hour I left the cinema absolutely horrified and disgusted that such a sickening film could have been released. What shocks me even more apart from the huge amount of sexist and racist jokes in this film, is the amount of positive publicity this film is getting, it really shows how much society has degraded in the past 50 years since I was at university.… Expand
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I.L.Nov 8, 2006
Easily the funniest movie I've seen since the South Park. It's rude comedy, but it's, again like south park, done in an intelligent way.
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RobertC.Nov 8, 2006
There are two types of viewers of this movie: those who get the brilliant satire of this film and those who do not. This single factor decides whether one think this film is completely awful or one of the most brilliant films ever made.
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DrewB.Nov 9, 2006
Robert C. Said: "There are two types of viewers of this movie: those who get the brilliant satire of this film and those who do not. This single factor decides whether one think this film is completely awful or one of the most brilliant Robert C. Said: "There are two types of viewers of this movie: those who get the brilliant satire of this film and those who do not. This single factor decides whether one think this film is completely awful or one of the most brilliant films ever made." I could not agree more. Those that are giving this film a 0 obviously are not intelligent enough to grasp the ideas presented beneath the surface. I don't hate them for it, I just pity them because they are missing out on what the film really is. Borat is a brilliant satire of American culture, exposing the ignorance of our society. To watch it and believe that it is nothing more than an offensive/repulsive collection of images is simply ignorant.… Expand
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BobNov 9, 2006
Didn't quite live up to the hype, but still very funny and enjoyable. I prefer just watching the Ali G. show to the movie though
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JoshC.Nov 9, 2006
Amazing and Masterful. The best political satire since South Park.
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MarkDec 1, 2006
Hilarious. The people giving it low votes just don't understand satire or can't laugh at themselves. No one is laughing at the Kazakhs you understand but at the people tricked into opening up and exposing themselves as the Hilarious. The people giving it low votes just don't understand satire or can't laugh at themselves. No one is laughing at the Kazakhs you understand but at the people tricked into opening up and exposing themselves as the homophobic-sexist-war mongering pigs they are.… Expand
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JordanRDec 11, 2006
Great stuff. To Jamie L., how can you like the TV show and not the movie? The material is the same essentially and is just built on a larger scale. Acting like there's some kind of intrinsic difference is just silly.
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EmonK.Dec 12, 2006
This film has garnered such polarised reviews it is astonishing. I thought it was one of the funniest films I have ever seen, and brilliant film-making. It showed that Sacha Baron Cohen is the bravest man in comedy at the moment. The rodeo This film has garnered such polarised reviews it is astonishing. I thought it was one of the funniest films I have ever seen, and brilliant film-making. It showed that Sacha Baron Cohen is the bravest man in comedy at the moment. The rodeo scene is most memorable. To see people cheering what he said was very funny and disturbing. Then when they booed him singing the differnet words to the national anthem, I found very bizarre. Unlike other people, I did not think the film insulted humankind, and the toilet humour was of the hgihest order! After all, it is very important to make satire funny first of all as well as delivering its message, which is not particularly original. There are bigots all around us who are willing to get rid of the freedoms that people have died protecting in the past 100 years. Whether that be Civil Rights reforms, end of Apartheid or Women's suffrage. He mocked the opinion makers (humour consultants, politicians and etiqutte consultant) and the ordinary man (students, the rodeo people and the accountants). Finally, he was mocking himself by creating a character so rabidly antisemetic and speaking hebrew. Brilliant.… Expand
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MarkB.Dec 14, 2006
Sacha Baron Cohen's and Larry Charles's docu-comedy/ pop culture touchstone-o'-the-day/ lawsuit magnet has become a frequent panel discussion/ op-ed page/ water cooler topic as a gauge for how deeply racism, bigotry and Sacha Baron Cohen's and Larry Charles's docu-comedy/ pop culture touchstone-o'-the-day/ lawsuit magnet has become a frequent panel discussion/ op-ed page/ water cooler topic as a gauge for how deeply racism, bigotry and ignorance still not only exist, but continue to fester in our seemingly enlightened, 21st century times. Not that the verbal antics of Mel Gibson, Michael Richards and election-losing George Allen (whose use of a racial epithet might well have completely altered the political course of our country) haven't recently already raised this issue to the forefront of our national consciousness, but what's fascinating is that in spite of all the ignoramuses, jerks and cretins that our Kazhakhstani would-be documentarian encounters in America, I found Borat (perhaps accidentally) to be at least as encouraging and reassuring a portrait of America as it was disturbing. Keep in mind that in his travels Borat comes in contact with an equal if not greater number of kind, decent souls whose generosity and patience with him represent America at its best: the comedy instructor, the etiquette teachers (although their recent hop on the litigation bandwagon diminishes this), the elderly hotel owners (even if they really should arrange a few more visits from the Orkin man) and the incredibly sweet, good-natured drivers' ed guy (if I had a teenager who needed lessons, this is who I want for the job!) And in the film's best and funniest sequence, notice from some of the reaction shots of the rodeo spectators that Borat's increasingly outrageous and enthusiastically bloodthirsty comments in support of the US' "war of terror" are losing some of them long before Borat nearly starts a riot by mangling the National Anthem. Unlike most "fish out of water" movies ranging from E.T. to Splash to Moscow on the Hudson, Borat makes no effort to sentimentalize its lead character or even make him particularly likable, but Cohen (whose gay French NASCAR racer in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby was far more admirable than the title character) is savvy and skillful enough to provide the comic propulsiveness that allows us to partially identify with his quest for Pamela Anderson, even if he IS essentially stalking her! (Of course, if Borat really possessed any taste or discernment at all, the Baywatch babe he'd be going after would be Alexandra Paul.) Cohen and Charles certainly deserve credit for trafficking in the same type of ruthless, relentless, take-no-prisoners, if-you're-offended-along-the-way-then-we've-done-our-job pursuit of comedy that made Airplane, Animal House, South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut and the entire film output of Monty Python famous, but when the dust has settled, will Borat duplicate their legendary status? I doubt it, for the same reason I think this movie is more perfectly matched with its running time than virtually any other I've seen: 80 minutes is the ideal length for what is essentially (however uproarious it may be, and often is) the world's longest Polish joke!… Expand
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SidiotDec 17, 2006
Bathroom humor at its worst without any social or redeeming values. Simply not funny!
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JimmusM.Dec 22, 2006
Mean-spirited, vulgar, pointless and juvenile. It is disappointing to notice how many "critics" rated this highly. I wonder if the Ku Klux Klan put out a "comedy" like this if those same critics would be laughing so loudly. Disgusting, Mean-spirited, vulgar, pointless and juvenile. It is disappointing to notice how many "critics" rated this highly. I wonder if the Ku Klux Klan put out a "comedy" like this if those same critics would be laughing so loudly. Disgusting, puerile stuff.… Expand
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RMDec 27, 2006
It wasn't that good, and a lot of it was obviously acted. The genuine, real reacions were the funniest, like on tv. Yeah I was a bit disappointed. Still, those that say its mean spirited, get outta here.
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MattV.Dec 28, 2006
This movie features such extremes that it is hard not to give it an average rating. The gangsta scene was wonderfully done and there were othere good scenes too but that wrestling scene went for way too long. That left a bad taste in your This movie features such extremes that it is hard not to give it an average rating. The gangsta scene was wonderfully done and there were othere good scenes too but that wrestling scene went for way too long. That left a bad taste in your mouth after seeing that. This movie should have been rated NC-17.… Expand
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EikI.Dec 29, 2006
This movie was absolutely hilarious; it's impressive what people believe.
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MitchK.Dec 29, 2006
Listen, I can understand why people are offended by this to some extent, but you shouldn't be. Sacha Baron Cohen is a visionary in political satire and his Borat character, an introverted, Kazakh biggot, shows us how prejudice has never Listen, I can understand why people are offended by this to some extent, but you shouldn't be. Sacha Baron Cohen is a visionary in political satire and his Borat character, an introverted, Kazakh biggot, shows us how prejudice has never actually left our society and how we need to change this. If you're offended by the antiscemitism, know that Cohen is in fact Jewish and very in touch with his faith. The man is trying to relay a message in the guise of a humerous, vulgar (as you nay-sayers put it) character to show Americans that many of us are, in fact, this too. This is a comedy for the ages, brilliantly funny and wonderfully inventive.… Expand
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XZDec 29, 2006
Perfect movie during a drought.
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IvisB.Dec 30, 2006
Maybe funny as a short, but drug out to a movie, just not funny. The premise (of Kahsakistan being so completely barbaric) is absurd, and so more than anything, it really makes fun of Americans who could see humor in it. Hope the terrorists Maybe funny as a short, but drug out to a movie, just not funny. The premise (of Kahsakistan being so completely barbaric) is absurd, and so more than anything, it really makes fun of Americans who could see humor in it. Hope the terrorists don't use it as a recruiting tool.… Expand
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DanielC.Dec 5, 2006
Borat's an interesting one. Borat tries to be many things, a parody, satire, pure comedy and mockumentary, however, it succeeds at neither, but does a good job all around. The movie relies on the premise of the stereotyped Baltic man, Borat's an interesting one. Borat tries to be many things, a parody, satire, pure comedy and mockumentary, however, it succeeds at neither, but does a good job all around. The movie relies on the premise of the stereotyped Baltic man, unfortunately, that doesn't resonate with the audience, as no-one really believes that a Kazakh would be like Borat, so that parody is lost. Secondly, as a satire, it hits and misses. It illustrates the differing cultures and oddities in America yet fails to really highlight the prejudice of America, partly because these prejudices are fueled by Borat himself, a crude person that no-one would like. Sure, some frat boys said something, but they were drunk and were some random bigots. Deep. Moreover, we see more of Borat's prejudices (like about women, Jews and homosexuals, which doesn't illustrate anything because no-one in their right mind would think that a Jew would need money thrown at it. In a way, this movie comments more on Sasha's prejudices than America's. As a mockumentary, it works as well as any other mockumentary out there, nothing groundbreaking. As a comedy it works. This is a movie that is supposed to make you laugh, yet make you feel bad for laughing. Yet half of the gags were slapslick, [***SPOILER***] like his driving, the bear and the naked scene--no social commentry there. So if you laughed at them, it doesn't really illustrate your prejudices, just that like everyone, you may find humour in a bear making little kids terrified. In all, this hits and misses as a commentary on American and worldwide prejudices. It would be better if Borat wasn't some crude stereotype and went around and asked people questions about their beliefs. Sure it wouldn't be as funny, but it would highlight the bigotry in this world a lot better. When I saw Borat, the people in the cinema didn't treat it as a satire, a comment about society, but simply a gross out film. If it tried to be a commentry on our world, it has failed. I gave it a four, 8 for a comedy, 2 for a satire.… Expand
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NicholasB.Dec 8, 2006
Very funny movie, probably the funniest of the year. It's very rare that comedies live up to their hype, but this did.
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JackDec 9, 2006
A movie that makes you never want to be duped by the media hype again. Portrayed by the crtics as a new "South Park" (which was truely original and hilarious), it is anything but. Cohen is a vulgar exploiter and the media critics who praised A movie that makes you never want to be duped by the media hype again. Portrayed by the crtics as a new "South Park" (which was truely original and hilarious), it is anything but. Cohen is a vulgar exploiter and the media critics who praised this crud are his accomplices. Well you've got my retirement money out of my pocket for your null-talent piece of drivel Cohen. Now take your filthy lucre, your new "freshly santitized" wife and please disappear.… 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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JackTJan 14, 2007
Look, comedy is supposed to hurt. It can be cruel, uncomfortable, juvenile, cretinous, all for the sake of advancing a sharp observation or two, or blasting through a taboo, or simply cramping you up with laughter. Comedy is not nice. The Look, comedy is supposed to hurt. It can be cruel, uncomfortable, juvenile, cretinous, all for the sake of advancing a sharp observation or two, or blasting through a taboo, or simply cramping you up with laughter. Comedy is not nice. The Greeks knew this. So did Lenny Bruce. Most people, however -- Americans included -- are obsessed with being perceived as nice while sometimes saying not-so-nice things. This is what "Borat" is really about. Well, that and a naked fat guy running through a sales convention. Sacha Baron Cohen's tatty, low-budget prank-a-thon was both the most overhyped movie of the year and the most underrated, the smartest and the stupidest, the most bigoted and the most open-minded. (It was also the funniest. Hands down.) In other words: a movie that encapsulated the extremes of our culture and our times better than almost any serious movie you can name. In all, this plucky little fellow from a mythical Kazakhstan -- acting extremely nice while spewing ignorance in every direction -- fit right into the American scene. Sinclair Lewis would have recognized the people Borat meets, and even Chaplin might have found in him a rude, crude modern descendant: a Little Tramp for an age of industrial-strength complacency.… Expand
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movier.Oct 17, 2007
LOOOOOL. Either you love it or you h8 it.I loved it. Ludicrously offensive and funny. I will not be forgetting this film.It is understandable if you h8 it because it is so vulgar and offensive and i have to admit i think borat is a LOOOOOL. Either you love it or you h8 it.I loved it. Ludicrously offensive and funny. I will not be forgetting this film.It is understandable if you h8 it because it is so vulgar and offensive and i have to admit i think borat is a racist.Otherwise, watch this movie now!… Expand
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ColinS.Dec 1, 2007
Finally was able to watch this film... Certainly not the best "mockumentary" of all-time ("Spinal Tap" will never be dethroned), but Borat is pretty damn close. Despite it's vulgarity, for the most part, this film is very clever. I love Finally was able to watch this film... Certainly not the best "mockumentary" of all-time ("Spinal Tap" will never be dethroned), but Borat is pretty damn close. Despite it's vulgarity, for the most part, this film is very clever. I love the satirical fun poked at white Christian America, if you managed to catch it... I must knock off a point for that completely unnecessary nude fight between Borat and his producer (pointless shock value), but otherwise, Borat is a delight!… Expand
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JonasW.Jan 26, 2007
Anyone who didnt think this movie was funny is a prude, escpescially Sam F. who obviously has no sense of humor. It's outrageously racist but that's the point, none of it is actually serious.
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ReidF.Jan 27, 2007
No, this is not the funniest movie ever made, as some have suggested, and it is certainly not a highbrow comedy, but star Sasha Baron Cohen and director Larry Charles took some chances that no one has taken before. In doing so, they No, this is not the funniest movie ever made, as some have suggested, and it is certainly not a highbrow comedy, but star Sasha Baron Cohen and director Larry Charles took some chances that no one has taken before. In doing so, they humorously exposed America… Expand
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RyanC.Feb 14, 2007
Could a film be anymore prejudice or anti-semetic? Not something I want my kids or anyone else for that matter supporting, even if it is a joke.
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JustinS.Feb 17, 2007
Actually I thought it was very very very funny. Sacha Baron Cohen really has outdone himself. I mean some parts were very very nasty and disgusting. Cohen is trying to make a point about the world today and the US today. It shows the Actually I thought it was very very very funny. Sacha Baron Cohen really has outdone himself. I mean some parts were very very nasty and disgusting. Cohen is trying to make a point about the world today and the US today. It shows the weaknesses of our country. The people who watch this and gave this a gravely low grade must be out of their minds. Hey people who gave it a low score go to Wikipedia and research it so know why people and critics think its funny. And maybe get a little info about the actor too.… Expand
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TylerG.Feb 28, 2007
This is one of the best comedys in years, as close to perfection as a movie can get, perfection
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AnonMar 11, 2007
OMG. This is like the funniest movie in years. Some of the things he does is just downright wrong and politically incorrect, yet we we still laugh, which should say something about the country as a whole. In any case, much credit must be OMG. This is like the funniest movie in years. Some of the things he does is just downright wrong and politically incorrect, yet we we still laugh, which should say something about the country as a whole. In any case, much credit must be given to Sasha Cohen and incredible skill at making a fool out of all of us. He goes down with the likes of Charlie Chaplin and Groucho Marx, a comedian trying to make a social statement.… Expand
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ChristopherJ.Mar 17, 2007
I liked Cohen's TV show interviews quite a bit, too. I liked some of the Ali G Show interviews, but this movie is worse. For those of you that have no idea, this movie is like Candid Camera, the old TV show, but more boring and with I liked Cohen's TV show interviews quite a bit, too. I liked some of the Ali G Show interviews, but this movie is worse. For those of you that have no idea, this movie is like Candid Camera, the old TV show, but more boring and with more penis shots. I wish I'd done almost anything else rather than waste time watching this movie.… Expand
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JeremyM.Mar 18, 2007
Personally, I think that it is about time we were shown how we are so ignorant. This humor was so much more than your straight jokes. It had a deeper meaning, and I think those who were offended/misunderstanding of this film should not vote Personally, I think that it is about time we were shown how we are so ignorant. This humor was so much more than your straight jokes. It had a deeper meaning, and I think those who were offended/misunderstanding of this film should not vote becuase they are ignorant of this film. The nude scenes were not overdone, they were hilarious, the parody of Kazahkstan and how it is poor and backwards was done to an extent that it was a joke, not how it is in real life. We are, as a people are dumb. Hell, 87% of the people in this country cannot find our own country on a map, so who are we to complain?… Expand
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NateM.Mar 23, 2007
That guy is my hero, he is so funny. I about crapped my pants watching it.
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TomMar 24, 2007
I was disappointed... highly overrated film. Parts of it are definitely funny, but for the most part, it is simply an uncomfortable movie to watch, not just because of the underlying racism that is so prevalent in America, but because of how I was disappointed... highly overrated film. Parts of it are definitely funny, but for the most part, it is simply an uncomfortable movie to watch, not just because of the underlying racism that is so prevalent in America, but because of how he interacts with people. It's humor at the other's expense, and while some people in the movie are despicable, many are actually very welcoming of the foreigner and yet are insulted relentlessly.… Expand
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AdamP.Mar 26, 2007
I personally thought this movie was ok. I found more enjoyment from listening to the self-righteous people around me tell me how ashamed I should be for laughing occasionally throughout. It was refreshing to see everyone get laughed at for once.
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SamS.Mar 28, 2007
This was the worst movie EVER!!! It was boring, pointless and offensive.... It was soo boring I walked out after the first 20 minutes.
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RicoK.Apr 13, 2007
Woe unto those nations that cannot take a joke, fo they become more buttlike in the unlaughingness of their overreacts (as Borat would surely mangle the phrase). First unleashed on the world in a series of BBC comedic sketches on the Woe unto those nations that cannot take a joke, fo they become more buttlike in the unlaughingness of their overreacts (as Borat would surely mangle the phrase). First unleashed on the world in a series of BBC comedic sketches on the Cambridge alumnus Cohen's Da Ali G Show and later picked up for domestic consumption by HBO, Borat is the ugly American (or Brit) from elsewhere: a clueless, gangly, mustachioed moron prone to anti-Semitic tirades so subversively over-the-top that the only serious reaction is giggles. This feature-length expansion of Cohen's deliciously ridiculous character accomplishes what decades of Soviet propaganda failed to do: It points out and underscores issues of race, religious intolerance, classism, and all manner of very American social ills by giving the culprits just enough rope to hang themselves by their own petards (and then some). On the face of it, Borat is a mockumentary. It follows the titular clod and his producer, Azamat (Davitian), from their backwater Kazakhstan hovels (where Borat lives with his sister, "the number four prostitute in all of Kazakhstan!") to America on an ostensible mission of discovery and cultural growth. Almost immediately, however, the lovesick Borat falls for the image of Pamela Anderson, and the film heads west with marriage on its mind. In between Borat's arrival in New York City and the end of his epic quest are some of the most fearless acts of transgressive comedy in years. Forever in character, 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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ProthroH.Apr 13, 2007
I loved it. The man who plays Borat is a masterful improviser, brilliant comedian, courageous political satirist, and genuinely experimental film artist. Borat makes you laugh but Baron Cohen forces you to think.
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ChrisW.Apr 13, 2007
Borat is actually one of the smartest comedic films of 2006 in the light that it points out how close-minded we Americans are as people. We are quick to judgments and want everything mainstream yet this has mainstream aspects but meshes it Borat is actually one of the smartest comedic films of 2006 in the light that it points out how close-minded we Americans are as people. We are quick to judgments and want everything mainstream yet this has mainstream aspects but meshes it with indy aspects and a message to unite us as a people to end hatred towards foreigners and to end all wars and to promote peace and end racism or hatred towards people. This is one of the more unique social commentaries that exposes the people's phobias (i.e. hotel scene) and gives us new insight on people's take on things. This is an intelligent comical film that doesn't seem like it at all and its unabashed brilliance makes this film one of the best of 2006 (albeit snubbed by the Oscars). The term comedic genius has often been overplayed and overused but when describing HBO's Sacha Baron Cohen it is not only appropriate but a definite.… Expand
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EricC.Apr 17, 2007
Awesome. All you people who are so wildly against this movie are the kind of people this movie targets. All of you shaking your head at this movie remind me of a certain veteran vetenarian Ali-G had met. How can you try to knock this movie Awesome. All you people who are so wildly against this movie are the kind of people this movie targets. All of you shaking your head at this movie remind me of a certain veteran vetenarian Ali-G had met. How can you try to knock this movie for having dirty humor? There's nothing here that comes close to when Borat had a crowded southern bar singing "Throw the Jew Down the Well", but he comes close (and Cohen is actually Jewish, so anyone trying to call him a racist is an idiot). The things he got the college kids to say, the ones who will some day be independent citizens of our country, was amazing. And how is it not funny to see the reactions of people he tries to politely kiss? Are we that uncomfortable with our sexuality that kissing, dirty words, and naked wrestling cross the line? Scratch the last one. That was filthy. If you don't like getting made fun of, then yeah, you'll hate this movie. But if you're willing to just laugh at the amount of racism, hostility, and ignorance left in this country, then this movie is mind blowing. There's also a level of kindness as well. The Jewish couple he "escapes" from were a ray of hope. I'm not going to argue if you just don't agree with the humor. Personally, I think movies like Norbit, Wildhogs, and National Lampoons are offensively unfunny, but hey, that's just me. I'm sure there aren't any critics who share my opinion.… Expand
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SaraM.Apr 21, 2007
Unforgiving and disturbing in its brilliance, Borat is undoubtedly one of the greatest movies ever made. You hate yourself for laughing. And unlike some of the Archy-Bunker-type comedies its been compared to, Borat leaves you with no hope Unforgiving and disturbing in its brilliance, Borat is undoubtedly one of the greatest movies ever made. You hate yourself for laughing. And unlike some of the Archy-Bunker-type comedies its been compared to, Borat leaves you with no hope for redemption. The chilling, dark truth of our society's ills are left sitting with you through the credits and long after you've gone home. You may be a worse person for having laughed till it hurt, but you will be a better person for having seen the movie.… Expand
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JackM.Apr 28, 2007
If you didn't like this movie, you are so racist, you are afraid of being a little racist.....so "Eat my asshole"
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JasonH.Jul 11, 2008
Amazing film. Those who dislike it simply don't enjoy the blend of humor provided, pure and simple.
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AaronB.Jan 18, 2009
Side-splitting irreverence from start to finish, but surprisingly a ringing indictment on the ugly underbelly of American society. Loved it!
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JackPApr 17, 2009
Sacha Baron Cohen is a fantastic satirist. I literally bust a gut laughing every time I see this movie. It's the funniest film of all time without a doubt.
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DallinPJul 13, 2009
Literally the only movie I ever felt was worth buying so I could watch it over and over again. This movie is raunch and hilarious and really does fit its premise of revealing what America is really like.
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BuzzardistNov 11, 2006
Many of the complaints about Borat are that the humor is crude and mean, even to the point of being cruel to the other people in the film who are not in on his joke. While there is a sense in which this is true, the real humor does not lie Many of the complaints about Borat are that the humor is crude and mean, even to the point of being cruel to the other people in the film who are not in on his joke. While there is a sense in which this is true, the real humor does not lie in Borat calling a woman unattractive, but in the reactions of people around him as they occasionally challenge him but more often fail to stand up to the bully. Borat is a bully, without doubt, and the edgiest part of Sasha Baron Cohen's humor is that he uses this character to draw other people into complicity with the bigotry and cruelty that he puts on. Baron Cohen's humor is risky, and the laughs come at a cost. He must exploit the people in his film in order to create the situations that generate the humor, and he also exploits us as an audience by demanding that we laugh at Borat, also forcing us into a kind of complicity. Humor tends to function on the premise of laughing at someone, and by cajoling unwitting subjects to become objects of humor, Baron Cohen pushes the limits for what is acceptable in comedy. Borat is a satire of America, but also a test case of the ethical boundaries of comedy.… Expand
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K.DepNov 11, 2006
Is this the new trend to make movie studios money? Overrate movies to make people go? While I'll admit this movie was pretty funny, it was largely crude scripted humour as opposed to the off the cuff, humour from the people/observers in Is this the new trend to make movie studios money? Overrate movies to make people go? While I'll admit this movie was pretty funny, it was largely crude scripted humour as opposed to the off the cuff, humour from the people/observers in the film. I was expecting more from this movie. I laughed quite a bit, but more out of stupidity than anything else. I also groaned a lot too. I'm not sure if this movie was worth seeing or not. It depends on what kind of humour you like. If you don't like vulgar, bathroom oriented humour, do NOT see this movie - that's all there is.… Expand
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JohnyS.Nov 11, 2006
This mockumentary hints at the darker colours behind the "we're number one" red, white, and blue that is so strongly projected onto the rest of the world. It's a political satire, pure and simple; and it may be a difficult pill for This mockumentary hints at the darker colours behind the "we're number one" red, white, and blue that is so strongly projected onto the rest of the world. It's a political satire, pure and simple; and it may be a difficult pill for most right wing Americans to swallow.… Expand
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JonC.Nov 11, 2006
I love how this movie either gets 10s or 0s or any movie for that fact. I thought this movie was pretty funny, its as funny as the skits from da ali g show, and if people dont grab the humor, they dont belong here.
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JonnyPNov 11, 2006
Sorry, Sacha. I am a big fan of his TV work, he simply doesn't go over well at feature -lengh. Funniest thing was the End Credits, which the MTV Generation that was laughing indiscriminantly at all the PUNK'D-ness of it, Sorry, Sacha. I am a big fan of his TV work, he simply doesn't go over well at feature -lengh. Funniest thing was the End Credits, which the MTV Generation that was laughing indiscriminantly at all the PUNK'D-ness of it, didn't stick around to watch. Suckers. They can all waste there money on the Snakes On a Plane DVD. Hype is evil.… Expand
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WAKOJAKONov 12, 2006
I did laugh until my stomach chest and face hurt, but the film isn't as good as the critics are making it to be. Pretty revealing about Americans, though.
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JohnH.Nov 12, 2006
I am 15, so was not offended by these gags. But they were not as inspired as I had expected. I saw the feminist part in a clip online before the movie came out. Just based on that I considered it a flop. But the reviews were so great, I had I am 15, so was not offended by these gags. But they were not as inspired as I had expected. I saw the feminist part in a clip online before the movie came out. Just based on that I considered it a flop. But the reviews were so great, I had to go see what I was missing. It does come across a little better as a whole, but it was generally crude humor. Others seem to be finding a significant cultural agenda in this movie, but I can't see it. He is at a house for dinner, goes to the bathroom, then carries back a bag of poo. The other people at the table become uncomfortable and decide to go home. Later, in a scripted scene, he rumbles naked through the hotel with his 400 pound producer in an extended fat-gag. Is this making a social comment about American prejudice? I don't think so. Is it comic genius? Hardly. Sort of like the South Park Movie, critics seemed to decide the crudeness was satire, and overrated a movie that should have been relegated to television.… Expand
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