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
LuiggiR.Nov 13, 2006
This honestly has to be the funniest films I have seen in a while. It does contain crude humor but at the same time it offers a sense of relief from modern day America. Truly a film to be remembered.
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robretc.Nov 14, 2006
I think the readers scores (in high 70s) is more accurate than critics (high 80s) because the movie, while wonderfully funny, isn't really all that much of an advance over the ali g tv show...if they would have simply had him going I think the readers scores (in high 70s) is more accurate than critics (high 80s) because the movie, while wonderfully funny, isn't really all that much of an advance over the ali g tv show...if they would have simply had him going around washington and showing the same things we saw on the tv show, it would proably have been just as engaging.....funny, good, but not indispensible.… Expand
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PonNov 14, 2006
Awesome movie. I loved seeing people's reactions. The mixed ratings people are giving it is just proof of how controversial it's willing to be. Leave your prudeness and self-doubt at the door and you'll have a blast.
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ChadS.Nov 14, 2006
"Borat" quite puzzingly ruins its conceit that the documentary is a product of Kazakhstan when the music and situation references films by John Schessinger and Albert Brooks. Suspension of disbelief is crucial to a successful mock-doc (such "Borat" quite puzzingly ruins its conceit that the documentary is a product of Kazakhstan when the music and situation references films by John Schessinger and Albert Brooks. Suspension of disbelief is crucial to a successful mock-doc (such as "This is Spinal Tap and "Bob Roberts"), so when Harry Nillson and Steppenwolf are cued up on the soundtrack, it makes us aware that the man in the suit is Sacha Baron Cohen and not a "real" person because this documentary no longer looks like it was made by naifs to American culture. But who cares, right? "Borat" is a funny and sometimes devastating satire on the mores of American people, especially so when "Borat" makes a point about anti-Semitism and anti-Semitism that's sanctioned by Christian doctrine. The film is brave, the zaftig nude guy, braver.… Expand
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jetm.Nov 14, 2006
Boring... I expected to clutch my stomach and wipe tears of laughter, instead I kept yawning and I got a headache from the jerky footage.
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SusanS.Nov 14, 2006
High-Five!!!! I laughed so hard I nearly choked.
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JakeLNov 14, 2006
Genius! Funniest movie iv ever seen in my life. The whole concept is fantatic. Loved it!
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SY.Nov 14, 2006
Hilarious movie that also works on a different level as a study in social behavior.
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DanoS.Nov 15, 2006
Dumb down a Steve Martin/ Dan Ackroyd "Wild and Crazy Guys" Saturday Nigh Live sketch from the 70s, glue a bushy moustache onto a considerably less talented British comedian, and take the whole thing on the road. The result? Dumb down a Steve Martin/ Dan Ackroyd "Wild and Crazy Guys" Saturday Nigh Live sketch from the 70s, glue a bushy moustache onto a considerably less talented British comedian, and take the whole thing on the road. The result? 'Borat'. The ultimate in edgy, cutting edge social comedy-with-a-message? Sorry, critics. Methinks you all need to get out of the house a little more.… Expand
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WadeT.Nov 16, 2006
Borat, for all of its high-praise and commercial success, is a one-trick pony of a movie. Here is the basic set-up: Take an offensive character, who is forgiveable for his low brow behaviour because he doesn't know any better, and have Borat, for all of its high-praise and commercial success, is a one-trick pony of a movie. Here is the basic set-up: Take an offensive character, who is forgiveable for his low brow behaviour because he doesn't know any better, and have people react in shock or reveal themselves to be just as offensive. That is really the whole movie and is why many people who seeBorat will be disapointted. Because at the end of the day its humor is in its shock value. Nothing clever, or witty, just lowbrow beviour dressed up as satire.… Expand
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NobueI.Nov 16, 2006
I agree completely with Wade T.'s assessment. I went into this movie with high expectations, because of the reviews that praised it as an incisive satire; and was disappointed to find that all Cohen did was point out the obvious, and in I agree completely with Wade T.'s assessment. I went into this movie with high expectations, because of the reviews that praised it as an incisive satire; and was disappointed to find that all Cohen did was point out the obvious, and in such a repetitive manner that "Borat" could easily have been distilled into about twenty minutes with no significant loss. There are two great scenes: the Southern dinner party and the naked wrestling scene. Otherwise, the film is tiresome and unimaginative; the scatalogical and sexual stuff ceases to be funny after the second mispronunciation of "vagina", and the film makes no larger point about the sexism and anti-Semitism it exposes in Borat's unwitting victims-- it just gawks at them, and finds the gawking sufficient.… Expand
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JoeC.Nov 18, 2006
In order to reach an America that is so jaded it can only appreciate crude Jackass-like humour, Sasha Cohen has left subtle cleverness and wit (which were his distinctive forte) across the pond in favour of vulgarities that attempt to appeal In order to reach an America that is so jaded it can only appreciate crude Jackass-like humour, Sasha Cohen has left subtle cleverness and wit (which were his distinctive forte) across the pond in favour of vulgarities that attempt to appeal to masses at the lowest common denominator. This film isn't poor just for it's defiling nature, but moreso for the fact that Cohen has resorted to potty humour in order to capture attention, appeal, and market share in an America that may not appreciate his clever humour.… Expand
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GaryNov 21, 2006
This is sick perverted humor at its worst common denominator.
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JoeA.Nov 22, 2006
I don't mind thought-provoking, sick, twisted, off-color....whatever you want to call it, or whatever the critics and the media are spinning this as. But, this is NONE of those, and I did not find it even remotely funny. I like I don't mind thought-provoking, sick, twisted, off-color....whatever you want to call it, or whatever the critics and the media are spinning this as. But, this is NONE of those, and I did not find it even remotely funny. I like stupid-funny and the humor definitely doesn't have to be high brow for me to appreciate it, but this was just plain BLAH. There must be a conspiracy out there w/ the critics because I simply don't understand the praise. I would've walked out, but I am an optimist and kept hoping it would turn itself around (and this was from about minute 20). But, alas, I was duped and it never happened. I've only walked out on 2 other movies in my lifetime, and I wish I woulda walked out on this one. A lot of the other audience members liked it though---I hope this says more about me being different from the mainstream, for society's sake in terms of humor.… Expand
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MD.Nov 25, 2006
Never in my life have I seen a funnier film. To combine a humour and a message like this is an amazing feat to say the least. By creating a naive bigot is genius because it instantly points out the cracks and racism in western society in Never in my life have I seen a funnier film. To combine a humour and a message like this is an amazing feat to say the least. By creating a naive bigot is genius because it instantly points out the cracks and racism in western society in general. People have to believe a country like the one described in Borat to believe he is real, so proof of racism is there already. Anyone who sees it as racist is missing the point Above all though this is a hilarious movie full of brilliant scenes, clever scripting and fantastic impromptu moments… Expand
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AronR.Nov 25, 2006
simply put: it felt forced. i'm a huge fan of borat on the hbo because i laugh until it hurts everytime i see one(no matter how many times on a few of em) yeah it was funny but giving this character a plot to try to make him real leads simply put: it felt forced. i'm a huge fan of borat on the hbo because i laugh until it hurts everytime i see one(no matter how many times on a few of em) yeah it was funny but giving this character a plot to try to make him real leads to forcing a premise on original fans that just gets in the way of the true genius of borat. a lot of the jokes have been done before, but that doesn't matter to those introduced, i understand why most either laughed out of control or were disgusted (one guy next to me called us a bunch of racist and walked out with his wife, he obviously wasn't in on the joke). the laughs i had from "look, they've changed their shapes" and the dinner party paid for the price of admission. i guess i'm just bitter because now everyone knows about borat and that means no more new hbo specials. i look forward to new characters from cohen. fare the well borat, you will be missed.… Expand
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AmericanP.Nov 25, 2006
I feel about this despicable piece of liberal "satire" like what President Nixon said about "All In The Family", that it mocks good people and makes them look stupid. Sacha Barren Cohan must really hate America and our Freedom.
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10
BenH.Nov 26, 2006
If you dont like this movie maybe you have seen a little of yourself in the people Borat meets on his travels. The evangelist scene had me rolling on the floor in hysterics. The fact that Sacha is a devout Jew makes it all the more funny.
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JasonJ.Nov 29, 2006
Anyone who gave this movie a score above 7 did not see Borat on HBO. The skits are much more funny on HBO and the movie is more or less an average "Cliff notes" compilation of the TV series.
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WellFunnyNov 29, 2006
To say Cohen is being racist/misogynistic is quite naive... he brings these traits out in the people he meets, very cleverly showing the viewer how sick OTHER people are, at the same time making a well funny movie...the man's a genius i To say Cohen is being racist/misogynistic is quite naive... he brings these traits out in the people he meets, very cleverly showing the viewer how sick OTHER people are, at the same time making a well funny movie...the man's a genius i tell ya!!!!!!… Expand
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KipM.Dec 19, 2006
I can't for the life of me see how people are putting this on the same level as "Jackass." What Sacha Baron Cohen has done is actually revelatory: by playing a ridiculously prejudiced character, he exposes the worst in real people, I can't for the life of me see how people are putting this on the same level as "Jackass." What Sacha Baron Cohen has done is actually revelatory: by playing a ridiculously prejudiced character, he exposes the worst in real people, proving that prejudice may not be as absent as we hope.… Expand
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SamBDec 21, 2006
Personally, I saw it with my friends and we cryed with laughter at most of the jokes and no movie since zoolander has provided us with more hilarious quotes. However, I think it interesting that the most people have been so extreme with Personally, I saw it with my friends and we cryed with laughter at most of the jokes and no movie since zoolander has provided us with more hilarious quotes. However, I think it interesting that the most people have been so extreme with their voting, either very high or very low. I do not think any less of any of the people who rated the movie highly, as I too found it hilarious, but to those who rated it 0 becuase it disgusted/insulted them or made them feel sorry for us who enjoyed the movie, I wonder why you would have seen an obviously (though mockingly) racitst and anti-semantic movie in the first place? This movie is a movie after all, a comedy that is not to be taken seriously, but to provide a comic escape to people. This is one of many styles of comedy, and if it is not your style, fine, but I don't know what you expected in the first place. Rather than give it a 0 and provide reasons like not funny, maybe remember the whole audience minus you was laughing throughout.… Expand
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ShaneTDec 22, 2006
Possibly The Best Movie Ever. . .How could people not like this movie, or think of it as not funny?Borat entertains us, and at the same time(in some strange ways) makes us think.
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StuartC.Dec 28, 2006
An outrageously funny mockumentary. People who did not like this film are taking themselves far too seriously
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HugoC.Nov 24, 2007
I simply cannot understand why this movie has been critically acclaimed. It does not make sense for me, at all. It is not an intelligent comedy. There are only a few sparse and quick, as a matter of fact, funny moments.
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MorkusY.Nov 27, 2007
If you're easily offended(see those that voted 0)don't watch the movie since you know what you're getting yourself into. This movie is hilarious while taking us on a whirlwind tour of American hypocrisy.
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ERG1008Aug 19, 2010
Sasha Baron Cohen with his feature length film about everyone's favourite Kazakstani.
SBC does have a knack (as he did wth Ali G) of making the general public look stupid through their own ignorance with the etiquette coaches being mySasha Baron Cohen with his feature length film about everyone's favourite Kazakstani.
SBC does have a knack (as he did wth Ali G) of making the general public look stupid through their own ignorance with the etiquette coaches being my personal favourite. Everytime I get in a lift now I think about "the room" bit too.
Although a lot of it is staged, it is still very, very funny with a few toe-curling cringe moments thrown in.… Expand
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SusanoJun 20, 2011
Not only a truly great modern comedy, but more importantly, still funny after the 100th time you've watched it (well, almost). It's not always funny, but when it is, it's bloody hilarious. I wouldn't call it all that clever though, the funNot only a truly great modern comedy, but more importantly, still funny after the 100th time you've watched it (well, almost). It's not always funny, but when it is, it's bloody hilarious. I wouldn't call it all that clever though, the fun stems from the publics' brilliant reactions.… Expand
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NKOASNov 17, 2012
Seeing Borat for the first time was a revelation. No one had ever before pushed the envelope so far, so much, and so...smart. Never before had someone created such a clever satire as to rouse the praises of even the stuffiest critic, whileSeeing Borat for the first time was a revelation. No one had ever before pushed the envelope so far, so much, and so...smart. Never before had someone created such a clever satire as to rouse the praises of even the stuffiest critic, while being so low-brow and dirty as to make even the dumbest guy you went to high school with say "Very nice!" over and over again. Though virtually forgotten now, it's worth the revisit.… Expand
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TokyochuchuAug 8, 2012
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan is an unbelievably funny comedy made by an absolute comic genius at the height of his powers. Whilst the documentary nature of the movie ultimately holds itBorat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan is an unbelievably funny comedy made by an absolute comic genius at the height of his powers. Whilst the documentary nature of the movie ultimately holds it back from attaining perfection, it is such a delight to see Sacha Baron Cohen carefully set up the noose and then watch his idiot victims eagerly walk into it and hang themselves. This is a movie that makes me laugh so much that it's sometimes hard to catch a breath!… Expand
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MichaelDNov 23, 2011
All I can say is what a movie! There were some parts that were hilarious and some parts that were just disturbing! But Borat has a different type of humour which you either love it or hate it. But I am one of those people who loves this typeAll I can say is what a movie! There were some parts that were hilarious and some parts that were just disturbing! But Borat has a different type of humour which you either love it or hate it. But I am one of those people who loves this type of humour.… Expand
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ImUnavailableOct 7, 2011
A one of a kind film that is as cuttingly insightful as is it incredibly funny. Borat cleverly manipulates people into saying what they really mean and showing their true selves through various interviews and surreal situations. He engagesA one of a kind film that is as cuttingly insightful as is it incredibly funny. Borat cleverly manipulates people into saying what they really mean and showing their true selves through various interviews and surreal situations. He engages with multiple elements of modern America and manages to extract humor by pushing them past their comfort zones. The fact that a story was intertwined with all this only adds to the films excellence.… Expand
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CaestusMar 23, 2013
Real amusing and funny film. Laughed hard watching this.
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Bender99Jul 5, 2011
Borat was very funny, but it could of done a little better. They could of made it the greatest movie in the world. But I still think that Borat is one of the most funny movies that I've ever seen.
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j30Feb 13, 2012
Borat is a flat out hilarious movie, where Sacha Baron Cohen shins on every level. The only reason I don't give the movie a 10 is some of the scenes go on for way too long and kind of lose their welcome. Regardless I highly recommend this film.
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snowcoldDec 5, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jagshemash! I laughed so hard! It's offensive but it's really great! Borat must be one of the funniest movies ever! If you're a jew, you might not like it that much, but Cohen is too...I watched the movie a couple of times, and it is really made perfectly. The mocking of jews, Kazakhstan and the scene in which they run around naked are all great... Watch the movie!… Expand
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Tss5078Feb 24, 2013
Out of all of Sacha Baron Cohen's characters, Borat is by far the funniest and that's why he decided to make his first big studio film about him. There is no doubt this movie is hysterical, anyone who doesn't find this funny really must haveOut of all of Sacha Baron Cohen's characters, Borat is by far the funniest and that's why he decided to make his first big studio film about him. There is no doubt this movie is hysterical, anyone who doesn't find this funny really must have something wrong with them, but how far is too far to push the envelope? I don't get offended easily, but lines like "Senator Chocolate Face" and "the Jews repeating their attack of 9/11" were more than slightly over the line. While the line is much further away in the uncensored market, it does still exist, and Cohen does cross it on several occasions. I laughed until I cried, Borat is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. I was however offended by several of the things he said and that's why It gets 4 instead of 5 stars.… Expand
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imthenoobNov 22, 2012
It's not for everyone, Let's just get that clear. It's the kind of humor that some people will find hilarious while others find it stupid. That being said, It's still a funny film imo and pretty memorable as well. I liked it.
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RSKMar 8, 2012
There are only a handful of comedies that I would give a 10, and this is one of them. I've never seen a funnier performance than Sacha's in this movie. All-time classic.
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csw12Feb 24, 2013
Borat has some very funny scenes, especially in the beginning, but I began to notice a little past the half way mark the movie was starting to drag. You can only go so far with shock humor before it becomes redundant.
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Tall_But_ShortMay 17, 2012
This is the first Sacha Baron Cohen movie I have ever seen (Hugo doesn't count) and I have to say....it lived up to my expectations. Everyone I know has been telling me to watch this film and it truly is one of the funniest films I have everThis is the first Sacha Baron Cohen movie I have ever seen (Hugo doesn't count) and I have to say....it lived up to my expectations. Everyone I know has been telling me to watch this film and it truly is one of the funniest films I have ever seen. From beginning to end, there is not one boring scene. Sacha Baron Cohen is a great comic and the biggest "troll" of all time. Every single thing he does in this film is hilarious throughout from running nude in a hotel all the way to attempting to kidnap Pamela Anderson. Borat is just plain fun...not for the whole family though. I'm sure Cohen has many haters for this film but I see it as just him doing his job, being an entertainer. And he really delivers.… Expand
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joker341May 17, 2012
This is very funny movie!! Sacha Baren Cohen makes me laugh everytime he does something stupid!
This movie is one of my favourites! This movie was nominated for Oscar foe a reason!
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GarianAug 19, 2012
This movie was absolutely hilarious, I'd love to watch it again sometime soon, it kept me laughing throughout the whole thing. The title of the film itself is hilarious. But the best part is that the story isn't even that bad for a comedyThis movie was absolutely hilarious, I'd love to watch it again sometime soon, it kept me laughing throughout the whole thing. The title of the film itself is hilarious. But the best part is that the story isn't even that bad for a comedy film, it is almost believable.… Expand
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JawsLaxerDramaDec 22, 2012
The whole purpose of this movie is be a mockumentary. Sacha Baron Cohen is actually a Jewish person; and while some gags are truly worth seeing, to me, Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan isThe whole purpose of this movie is be a mockumentary. Sacha Baron Cohen is actually a Jewish person; and while some gags are truly worth seeing, to me, Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan is worth while. Comically timed, and portrayed by actual people...this movie couldn't have been funnier. B+… Expand
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ReviewGuy818Jan 14, 2013
This movie is absolutely hilarious, and great for the over 13 crowd. With it's colorful cast, interesting premise, and original plot, Borat surely is a 9/10. It could have been a tiny bit longer, but aside from that, this film is perfect.
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BradySmithJan 3, 2015
This movie may not be as great as many people claim, but it sure is crazy. There are a decent amount of funny scenes. Were all the scenes actually scripted? I don't know, but the mockumentary setup was used pretty creatively anyways. SomeThis movie may not be as great as many people claim, but it sure is crazy. There are a decent amount of funny scenes. Were all the scenes actually scripted? I don't know, but the mockumentary setup was used pretty creatively anyways. Some scenes go way too far, such as a naked hotel fight, and some other scenes actually fell flat for me, but Borat is always an amusing character no matter what's going on around him. It's a funny movie overall, and worth a look if you're into outrageous jokes. It's also a decent satire on how ridiculously some people act, but it's not the masterpiece many have proclaimed.… Expand
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ThegodfathersonDec 8, 2013
The movie takes aim at both individuals and social institutions, and this time lampoons not just America but the world outside it by Borat's reactions. In a strange way though, it also says some rather nice things about our country, simply byThe movie takes aim at both individuals and social institutions, and this time lampoons not just America but the world outside it by Borat's reactions. In a strange way though, it also says some rather nice things about our country, simply by comparison to Borat's backwards, savage little home. Ultimately though, it's offensive, vicious, and unrelenting in its satire of everyone and everything. It's also ridiculously funny. There are things in this film that will literally blow your mind. A day after I saw it, I still have a hard time believing that the Borat's big finale actually happened. How does he get away with it? It's a rare movie that manages to be disgusting, filthy, and incredibly intelligent all at once. Sacha Baron Cohen is a genius, and his new film is a comedic masterpiece. Oh, and wow wow wee waa is it ever funny.… Expand
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KivaJun 9, 2013
Stop reading reviews watch that movie and laugh till you cry
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TriasadiJul 13, 2013
This movie is terrible.....NOT
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Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan is a classic. I'd say it's one of the funniest movie of all time.
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AndremaxSep 6, 2018
Extremely hillarious at the same time that is clever and acid, beyond oligarchic humor style.
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DaEagleNov 15, 2013
A generally offensive, gross and a laugh-out-loud funny movie. There's a lot of laughs to be had, and it's uniquely created by actually combining real-time events with characters made for the story. It's a movie not to be forgotten for it'sA generally offensive, gross and a laugh-out-loud funny movie. There's a lot of laughs to be had, and it's uniquely created by actually combining real-time events with characters made for the story. It's a movie not to be forgotten for it's uniqueness and by the laughs that you'll definitely get by watching this (Final Score: 8.02)… Expand
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KaptainHutchinoDec 12, 2013
So stupid it's funny. The titular character delivers many controversial laughs, so stay away if you're easily offended. I'm actually surprised it has such a high score.
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googolendtimesNov 19, 2014
Crass, provocative, ambitious, bitingly satiric and gut-bustlingly funny, Borat holds the distinction of being perhaps both the best comedy of the decades and one of the most skilful social experiments and commentaries ever attempted.
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death12123Jun 2, 2019
Funny and crude humor. Borat is a classic and a funny movie that's just worth checking out.
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ZuqolynOct 2, 2014
I love Sacha Baron Cohen's works, and even though I'm truly amazed by the things he dares to do, Borat was a little uncomfortable to watch. At times it was simply disgusting, and I don't see how those scenes add any humor or meaning to the movie.
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BlancheNov 19, 2017
Outrageously crude and immensely offensive, this movie shatters boundaries and beyond to even make people with the darkest humour feel uncomfortable at times. It just seems to break all the rules - and naturally some people are unable to copeOutrageously crude and immensely offensive, this movie shatters boundaries and beyond to even make people with the darkest humour feel uncomfortable at times. It just seems to break all the rules - and naturally some people are unable to cope with how potent the comedy is. I would have scored this film higher, but some of the jokes and scenes didn't land. Not because they were too offensive, I just found them unfunny. Otherwise, a great film.… Expand
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VerIncognitoDec 19, 2016
Very nice! High five! This "mockumentary" exposes the disgusting prejudices and ignorance of people. With Borat being politically incorrect, it shows that some people are not only willing to go along with it, they endorse it, like the guy inVery nice! High five! This "mockumentary" exposes the disgusting prejudices and ignorance of people. With Borat being politically incorrect, it shows that some people are not only willing to go along with it, they endorse it, like the guy in the rodeo who agreed with Borat on hanging homosexuals and the frat boys who are angry about minorities and women gaining more power that they cannot enslave them anymore. Borat, of course, as a character is funny in his own right. This film will be a 21st century classic for sure, if it hasn't already. It's because it's the worst film ever made...NOT!… Expand
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KakozoFeb 18, 2017
Borat is a comedy that makes us think about our lives...
After I watched it I asked myself "Am I actually living...?
Or I'm just spending my precious time in a disgusting way?"
I really think we should pay more attention to our way of life!
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annbdDec 26, 2017
Too much vulgarity. I give 6/10 like the times I laughed. Overall I don't recommend it.
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amheretojudgeAug 5, 2019
Sacha's skills on questioning as an interviewer are no match to his answers that he voluntarily whispers.

Borat: The Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan Sacha Baron Cohen remains the raunchiest wittySacha's skills on questioning as an interviewer are no match to his answers that he voluntarily whispers.

Borat: The Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan

Sacha Baron Cohen remains the raunchiest witty comic personality to this day and his work couldn't define him better than this political comedy. This political agenda that it pursues or lives and dies for, isn't actually political. Very early in the film, the premise gets lost and you are left with an outdated man in an out-of-comfort territory trying to fit in. This cultural difference that Sacha has created remains mythical. In the sense that whenever he compares, and he does compare a lot, to all the new things he, as entitled to and is keen towards, insists on learning is often mashed on your face with absurd level of wrong-ness that leaves long gasping of air in the room rather than a riot of laughter.

And this is what it looks forward to. Not that it doesn't consist of belly aching laughs, there are plenty of ongoing gags like Cohen's jealous neighbor, his way of greeting, him describing his family and his love for a TV star actress that he found out just last night. Addition to that, his political incorrectness, social incompetence, communication problems, gender inequality, hygiene issues and unflinching honest confessions are just a few other things that adds up to the laughter.

And crafting this very unearthly character Sacha never persists on us to get manipulated or fall for his views. It is not later on, until you feel this. For, for the time being you do feel sorry for him, that empathy is what Sacha inadvertently works on and can't help himself but make his audience fell normalized by his behavior, his language, something that would be off putting and maniacally dangerous, if peeled off and observed individually. Borat remains a genius authentic comic adventure for its effortless procedure, it is so simple that no one could come up with it.… Expand
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BilalPervaiz58Nov 7, 2018
The Best Comedy Film I have ever seen !!!
Tremendous Comedy, Many scenes recorded secretly & did comedy & people didn't even know, its like Real-Life Comedy experiential Type Movie...
Just Amazing also covered & supported many seriousThe Best Comedy Film I have ever seen !!!
Tremendous Comedy, Many scenes recorded secretly & did comedy & people didn't even know, its like Real-Life Comedy experiential Type Movie...
Just Amazing also covered & supported many serious Problems/ issues of the world during Comedy.... e.g women empowerment, religion fraud etc
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NronQsrJan 5, 2019
Very funny and with politically incorrect content. Very enjoyable. The film tries to make jokes and to criticize through humor.
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Ezekiel813Oct 23, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie seemed like they spent an afternoon writing a script. The plot about with the daughter dragged on. Once you thought a new scene was coming they could have some great opportunity for humor it was a let down. Sasha Baron Cohan’s Showtime show was much more thought out and hit the point of the times more effectively than this movie. A lot of hype for a less than mediocre film.… Expand
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Mauro_LanariOct 24, 2020
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Scatological humor with some allusions to QAnon. That's all folks.
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glommanJan 21, 2021
With all the hype surrounding the second movie, I found myself watching the first one and I don't really get the whole drama / hype / general hysteria around it. Sure, it makes fun of American culture, mocks conservative Americans, isWith all the hype surrounding the second movie, I found myself watching the first one and I don't really get the whole drama / hype / general hysteria around it. Sure, it makes fun of American culture, mocks conservative Americans, is anti-semitic sometimes even, but it's so overblown. It's less than 90 minutes long, with most of the scenes leaving a feel of disappointment in me. It's entertaining, but it's not a milestone of comedy in my opinion.… Expand
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DiptanshuJul 16, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wonderfully wierd and brilliant movie, The simply absurd story with documentry style and brilliant acting it was just amazing, The funny tropes of kazak and the situations in usa with Borat was just charm, the absurd living manners of borat and his journey to america the starting scene with the intro and kissing of her sister and the rapists and whole scene was just brilliantly wierd, The journey in usa, the borat's 1st day in newyork his kissing to people he meet in creepy way and him jerking off in public and the legendary toilet seat washing face scene it was completely out-of-control laughter, the meetings with people the news anchor and feminist meet the way every thing is used to make fun is awesome, The Baywatch and pamela thing was amazing and he's wife death letter as approval and the further journey to california the whole jew and jipsy stuff it was insanely amazing, The national anthem scene and the awesome anthem of kazak was just great and then the hotel fight was insane and then borat solo journey and the guys at van the pamela's s*x tape scene was awesome and then the church scene and at last the meeting with pamela that whole scene was insane and the ending with prostitue as his wife it was an brilliant end and love The ending postcredit mention of "kazak board of flims" not suited for kids under 3 it was just brilliant, Overall it was insanely wierd, whole runtime i was laughing AF, its a classic and a great movie.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 24, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, first off, I can see why this is is seen by some as a controversial movie and why the people of Kazakhstan complained about the stereotypes the character put across, I'd be embarrassed if I came from there.

It is quite funny and interesting to see the reaction of different Americans to him, including a group of feminists in NY and a humour coach. It is pretty uncomfortable viewing though, or it was for me anyway, knowing that the Americans in the movie had no idea about the character or anything, although of course it wouldn't really work had they known but it did seem somehow unfair on them and alot of people seemed very uncomfortable at such an over the top foreigner who says very outlandish and rude things. Some of the things that are said in response to him and what he says are quite surprising and interesting at times though, a scene involving Borat singing supposedly the Kazakh national anthem to the tune of the US anthem, at a rodeo show, springs to mind, where people were clapping though what he was saying wasn't very positive.

You can tell that some people are particularly homophobic/racist and wary of foreigners and its this insular part of US (or western in general I suppose) society that the movie is, I suppose, trying to highlight.

It is quite funny in a silly, over the top way in parts, the way Borat behaves, the things he does and says and in other parts of the movie, its really quite uncomfortable viewing, as I said. He uses very strong and sexual, sexist language quite frequently and so I'd say that this isn't recommended for those who are easily offended really (particularly jews).

I feel this probably does have something of a message or a moral behind it somewhere but its a bit too over the top for my personal liking in general, however I can see that some would find this very funny, like those who like to see reality TV contestants get humiliated and I did laugh at it in parts but I did also feel a bit guilty about laughing at it sometimes, considering its not particularly tasteful, really. Then again, if you know much about the character of Borat or the actor, then this shouldn't surprise you.

It also had me wondering near the end of the film, which set of stereotypes it was sending up or questioning but I guess its both, that of a foreigner in another country, otherwise known as being a 'fish out of water' and also of some particularly narrow minded natives, while showing that others are actually quite accepting and tolerant of what would normally be seen as very offensive talk or behaviour, thats almost so over the top in a sense that because he's clearly a foreigner, they let it pass.

I don't know if its particularly fair for him to make Kazakhstan seem such a 'backwards' country but I can see that its done as pure satire really, so it shouldn't, of course, be taken entirely seriously. Its certainly not a movie for everyone though, thats for sure.

Well this is clearly a movie that not everyone will laugh out loud at, or particularly enjoy. As I've said already, this isn't for those who are easily offended, if your not sure if you might be offended by this movie then I'd say its best you not try it really, it could be offensive to some, though I don't think it should be taken too seriously either.

I think if you like the character Borat or are a fan of Sacha Baron Cohen, then you should definitely watch this, if you haven't already. It is particularly over the top and zany in some parts and you can laugh at it from the sheer craziness of it, or at least I did at some parts but I equally felt kind of uncomfortable watching other scenes, given the situation and knowing (from what I remember reading in the press regarding the movie when it first came out) that the American citizens genuinely weren't aware about the movie being filmed etc. even if it was all acted, its still kind of uncomfortable viewing in a way but im sure some would find it quite funny, though given some of the sexist and anti semitic dialogue/'jokes', I wouldn't like to think people would laugh due to agreeing with it!

I think its alright, it is trying to make a point which is kind of fair enough and some parts of it is funny in a way. Obviously this isn't a movie for everyone, like I keep saying and its certainly not for kids (hence the 15 rating it has), there is a scene which features nudity and it almost shows too much, put it that way, so again it will be seen as offensive and over the top to some but to others it probably is really funny. I feel personally im somewhere on the fence about it (if you know what I mean lol), not being a particular fan of Sacha, though I'd heard people at work and most everywhere talk about this movie in the past, so I thought I couldn't not watch it eventually, it seems everyone has seen it, so, now I can be included in that statistic! that doesn't mean its an excellent film though.… Expand
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BlichfeldtMay 13, 2020
Such a great movie, really recomend it......................................
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itsmepabloNov 8, 2020
Una película que no necesitaba una secuela, mucho menos una tan politizada y con un mensaje que crítica solo a una postura política cuando en la película anterior criticaba a todos por igual. El humor se pierde y en algunas escenas es muyUna película que no necesitaba una secuela, mucho menos una tan politizada y con un mensaje que crítica solo a una postura política cuando en la película anterior criticaba a todos por igual. El humor se pierde y en algunas escenas es muy forzado.… Expand
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Onlyclassicvg1Sep 26, 2022
The movie film is a government assigned project to broaden and enlight people and glory of nation. Cultural learning is emportant to follow on global basis. We make our nation a better and more convenient place for house and living. KazakhsThe movie film is a government assigned project to broaden and enlight people and glory of nation. Cultural learning is emportant to follow on global basis. We make our nation a better and more convenient place for house and living. Kazakhs are progressive and asstonishing people that with conclusion of project will have new optimistic… Expand
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TudorPopescuOct 24, 2020
I rewatched the first Borat movie before watching the second one. Overall, it's still a good comedy. There are some hilarious scenes, some cringe-inducing (in a good way) scenes and there are also some parts that haven't aged very well andI rewatched the first Borat movie before watching the second one. Overall, it's still a good comedy. There are some hilarious scenes, some cringe-inducing (in a good way) scenes and there are also some parts that haven't aged very well and some parts that were bad even in 2006 when it came out. I still think it's worth a watch. It's an interesting movie.… Expand
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JoaoogbrielOct 25, 2020
Very nice. Borat provided a fun experience with dark humor, incestuous jokes and even shows racist people to the public.
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Toasty87Jul 12, 2020
Very very funny with lots of WTF moments and cringe it's a film we don't deserve but was awarded with.
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akshatmahajanOct 23, 2020
Borat: Cultural Learnings of American for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan was fairly amusing, but nothing more than that.

The satirical idea for the film is simply brilliant. The character of Borat is racist, misogynist, raunchy,Borat: Cultural Learnings of American for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan was fairly amusing, but nothing more than that.

The satirical idea for the film is simply brilliant. The character of Borat is racist, misogynist, raunchy, and just downright vile in the way he acts. And the Americans he talks to either do not realize what is going on, or actually agree with him. The tour he takes across the United States involves a plethora of random, everyday citizens being duped in this fashion.

But unfortunately, it is a one-note joke. The film loses steam after thirty minutes, and can barely pick up afterwards. The proceeding minutes had their share of laughs and shocks, but nowhere near as much as the first little bit. It just sets itself up far too well, and fails to live up to its original design. The execution really should have told people from the start that it would not work for a ninety minute long film.

There are no proper words to describe Cohen and his schtick. It really is a sight to marvel all on its own. His dedication and perfection in this role is nearly unheralded in my mind.

Overall, I would recommend everyone to watch and enjoy it.… Expand
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SunligthoXDOct 23, 2020
Ta buena la película con un humor crudo pero bastante sensato el mensaje que da.
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ThatwwefanOct 25, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is so funny I Peed my pants 69 Times while watching this Sacha Baron Cohen is an amazing actor all the cities were funny my favorite to skits for the rodeo in the hotel… Expand
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HyruleKratosOct 28, 2020
La mejor película de la historia, entretenimiento asegurado y risas constantes, todo amante del cine debe verla
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FilmGuyDudeOct 30, 2020
I love this man. Sacha Baron Cohen is a genius and a courageous one at that. This is the type of humor I strive for, unfiltered and completely offensive. It fills my heart that the critics feel just about the same.
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geewahJan 23, 2021
A comedy classic and one of the best comedies of the 2000's.
As much a social commentary as it is a riotously good time.
Unlike Baron Cohen's previous cross over from the small screen (Ali G Indahouse), this is far from a dud.
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cylunFeb 4, 2021
This has become a classic for Cohan's improvisational satirical work. Definitely worth watching if you understand his kind of humor and the mirror of society that he shows.
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Dismas228May 17, 2021
Величайший фильм, который продвигает развитие прогрессивного общества. Смотрел со всей семьёй, даже с не родившей ребёнком. 11/10
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Werten25Dec 19, 2021
What makes this film so great is it is able to do something so unique without feeling gimmicky. Sasha delivered an unorthodox comedy here. Unfortunately, I do have to remove a few points due to some of the racist and sexual stuff, but asideWhat makes this film so great is it is able to do something so unique without feeling gimmicky. Sasha delivered an unorthodox comedy here. Unfortunately, I do have to remove a few points due to some of the racist and sexual stuff, but aside from that, I had quite a blast watching this film.… Expand
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