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SlightyhastyentOct 22, 2020

Meh... if you’re expecting laughs like in the first one, you’ll be disappointed

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TixyLixOct 23, 2020

Bored me sleep :/ I loved the first film as it felt fresh and no one knew who he was. However this film it’s clear they had to stage most of it, and highly edit it to make innocent people look bad.

Then a third of the way in I fell asleep IBored me sleep :/ I loved the first film as it felt fresh and no one knew who he was. However this film it’s clear they had to stage most of it, and highly edit it to make innocent people look bad.

Then a third of the way in I fell asleep I was bored so much. I find it a shame Sasha has basically boiled down to lowest common denominator left vs right politic humour. I’m just done with politics, tired of the same jokes over and ove.… Expand

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esvatorJan 26, 2021

Borat 2 seems too forced and obvious staged to much in many places, to wonder about some Americans I find >this is america< more interesting. Jokes have been funier before, but you can still find some funny scenes in it.

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Brent_MarchantFeb 20, 2021

The outrageous, in-your-face, unexpected shock value humor that characterized this film's predecessor never really impressed me much, and that's largely true here, too. However, this long-awaited sequel has its moments of inspired comedicThe outrageous, in-your-face, unexpected shock value humor that characterized this film's predecessor never really impressed me much, and that's largely true here, too. However, this long-awaited sequel has its moments of inspired comedic tastelessness that make the picture something of a modest guilty pleasure, the kind of picture you watch in private, under the covers in your bedroom, lit up by the glow of your portable video device. Some of the novelty is gone now that audiences know the formula that makes the production work, and the audacity that fueled its predecessor somehow doesn't seem quite as comically appalling in an age where we have pervasive social media posts whose sentiments are even more vile than the content presented here. But, when Sacha Baron Cohen and company hit on an inventive gag that works, it really works, in some cases generating laughs even heartier than those that came out of the first film. The biggest gem here is the addition of Maria Bakalova as the protagonist's daughter, who provides some much-needed oomph to the overall tone of the film, delivering a hilarious performance deserving of all the accolades and award nominations she has received. Still, given the state of culture and society these days, it may be time to put the Borat franchise to rest; we don't need any more fuel splashed on the fire, no matter how well-intentioned it might be as biting political commentary -- we have enough of that already, and it's not very funny any more.… Expand

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yesiamhomeNov 3, 2020

Though far from bad, the very clear lack of forward planning and unbalanced critique of American culture really make Borat 2 feel like a much poorer film in execution.
What made the original film so great is that it made fun of everybody, yetThough far from bad, the very clear lack of forward planning and unbalanced critique of American culture really make Borat 2 feel like a much poorer film in execution.
What made the original film so great is that it made fun of everybody, yet Borat 2 simply points the finger at conservative America: a very common move that I'd have expected in a much lesser film, and which as a result makes a lot of the film's comedy feel quite predictable.
I enjoyed the original on the basis of it being a critique of US culture in general. Borat 2 isn't a critique of US culture, it is rather a critique of conservative American culture, and thus it comes across much more predictable since nearly every comedian currently alive has had a go at conservative America.… Expand

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LongJohnAxeOct 29, 2020

It's just boring! There's a few shock moments but it's just so tame... Most of it feel inauthentic and scripted compared to the original where everything felt genuine and shocking! Sasha Baron Cohen is not the man who made the originalIt's just boring! There's a few shock moments but it's just so tame... Most of it feel inauthentic and scripted compared to the original where everything felt genuine and shocking! Sasha Baron Cohen is not the man who made the original anymore, I can safely say that he should hang up his hat and stop if this is the path that he wants to go down! So many scene just feel fake and the political aspects of this are just blank when they spent all of the plot going after them! They just fell flat.… Expand

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GazMoviesOct 24, 2020

Was Okay some funny bits and obviously some offensive bits but I think everyone knows what there getting with these films. I think if you are easily offended then I would recommend you don't watch this. Obviously everything in this film isWas Okay some funny bits and obviously some offensive bits but I think everyone knows what there getting with these films. I think if you are easily offended then I would recommend you don't watch this. Obviously everything in this film is 100% accurate and factual correct, High Fives.… Expand

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SoftLandingOct 23, 2020

This is my honest review of the new Borat movie. now by no means what so ever does this film top the original, or any other of sacha's classics such as Bruno or ail g. This film relies on the fact of shock value. and i mean not in a good way!This is my honest review of the new Borat movie. now by no means what so ever does this film top the original, or any other of sacha's classics such as Bruno or ail g. This film relies on the fact of shock value. and i mean not in a good way! There are parts of the film i enjoyed, but the majority really felt similar to his previous show, Who is America. As it comes obvious that in this film Borat has a daughter, this is a solution to the problem that he is more likely to be recognised by the public. and although the actress(sorry don't know the her name) tries her best to carry the torch it really feels more uncomfortable rather than funny in most encounters. i don't really see this film as a follow up to the original at all. a lot of the moments in the film feel heavily scripted. and there's quite a lot of politics involved in the movie as well. and for many that's not your cuppa tea. around the half way mark is where the movie really dips due to covid 19 issues, so it becomes quite boring. it uses your typical cliche to wrap things up. and makes fun sensitive subjects that are in the current media to cause an outburst. i really have no problem with sacha's sense of humour it's the reason we love the classics. but it really feels poorly excuted this time round. i mean if you've got nothing to do. watch it! make your own mind up. best way i can describe it as, is a quick cash grab.… Expand

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whatagoodguyOct 24, 2020

Heavily scripted political propaganda. You barely see Borat at all on screen as they have the main actor dress as multiple characters while the main story focuses on his daughter. It relies on shock factor and scatological humor.

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Bender84Oct 27, 2020

Feels like the budget made for TV sequel it is. Prob would of gone a 6 or 7 but there was too much fake stuff. Borat's non-male son stands out though. She's a worthy heir to the mighty porcelain Sagdiyev throne.

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BozoniniOct 25, 2020

This Movie was boring.
60% of the movie is story with reeeealy bad acting. The actress who plays Borat's daughter is doing a very bad job. There are couple really funny pranks but in general it was way worse the first movie.

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TVJerryOct 25, 2020

Sacha Baron Cohen’s hilarious Kazakh TV host made his first visit to the US 14 years ago. This sequel brings him back with his daughter for more satirical wackiness, which sometimes involves him assuming even more absurd disguises. ThisSacha Baron Cohen’s hilarious Kazakh TV host made his first visit to the US 14 years ago. This sequel brings him back with his daughter for more satirical wackiness, which sometimes involves him assuming even more absurd disguises. This outing tries to be as outrageous or shocking as the original and even though it sometime succeeds, it’s seldom as funny. Also, many of the scenarios are so obviously staged that the deadpan reactions of his victims lose their astonishment. The attempts at family warmth just aren’t necessary. I don’t know if we’re more jaded now or if the impact is less effective, but even without as many laffs, there’s still plenty of offensive and extreme fun to be had.… Expand

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drlowdonOct 27, 2020

Having humiliated Kazahkstan during his original movie, journalist Borat Sagdiyev has been imprisoned in a gulag. Fourteen years later, the country's Premier releases him, with a mission to deliver Kazakh Minister of Culture Johnny the MonkeyHaving humiliated Kazahkstan during his original movie, journalist Borat Sagdiyev has been imprisoned in a gulag. Fourteen years later, the country's Premier releases him, with a mission to deliver Kazakh Minister of Culture Johnny the Monkey to President Donald Trump in an attempt to redeem the nation.

I personally enjoyed the first Borat movie, but this sequel never really seems to know what it wants to be. Occasionally it takes aim at the current state of the US Government and those that still support it, but it never really shows us anything we didn’t already know and it doesn’t have anything particularly insightful to say. In fact, for the most part it seems content just to make jokes about antisemitism and the treatment of women in Kazakhstan, neither of which seem to actually be based in reality. The controversy around the scene featuring Rudy Giuliani certainly seems to have garnered attention but overall it all just feels a bit lazy. In the end it is only really Maria Bakalova, as Borat’s daughter, that saves the movie with her energetic performance and willingness to put herself in situations many people simply wouldn’t have the nerve for.… Expand

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TejasNairNov 25, 2020

I struggled through Borat Subsequent Moviefilm not because it is as wild and ridiculous as the first part but because there's just too much that Sacha Baron Cohen stuffs into it, which made my viewing experience slightly unpleasant. Sure,I struggled through Borat Subsequent Moviefilm not because it is as wild and ridiculous as the first part but because there's just too much that Sacha Baron Cohen stuffs into it, which made my viewing experience slightly unpleasant. Sure, there are LOL moments and absurd dialogues that make the film what it is, but after a while, the jokes aren't funny (not in a bad way, though). The critique on the Trump administration is spot-on, so maybe this is more targeted towards Americans. However, I have to admit that this sequel is more adventurous, mischievous, and courageous than the first part, which is all that matters sometimes. Grade C-.… Expand

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skeletorcaresFeb 11, 2021

Some hilarious parts (the daughter scenes shine), but the clear political agenda and editing to make prominent political figures look worse than they are was bothersome to me. It came off as a political hit piece disguised as a comedy whenSome hilarious parts (the daughter scenes shine), but the clear political agenda and editing to make prominent political figures look worse than they are was bothersome to me. It came off as a political hit piece disguised as a comedy when the daughter's plot line wasn't highlighted.… Expand

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RobinwvOct 24, 2020

It was funny in places but it was just more partisan comedy that trys to make a group of people seem stupid by interacting with the extreme members of that community.

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ederexexdOct 25, 2020

Putting politics aside, this movie simply wasn't as funny as the first. While the first film was subtle and relied on legitimate reactions to Borat's ridiculous antics, the jokes in this one felt forced and set up. Having said that 'ThePutting politics aside, this movie simply wasn't as funny as the first. While the first film was subtle and relied on legitimate reactions to Borat's ridiculous antics, the jokes in this one felt forced and set up. Having said that 'The Dictator' also set up most of the jokes and was still hilarious. Maybe it had more to do with bad directing/writing.… Expand

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TeemuerOct 25, 2020

Meh.. laughed twice. Just a Trump bashing movie. Did not really care for that since I am not an american.

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Feels64Oct 24, 2020

There were some parts that made me laugh really hard. It's a fun movie. The reason my rating isn't very high is because as the film progresses.. it starts to feel very rushed. Towards the end I was really just waiting for it to be over.

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Rick444Oct 25, 2020

OK Sascha we get it! You will vote for Biden and we all should too Yes we all believe in a better world. Now coming back to what actually should be in a movie. There are alot of repeatable jokes from the original, some parts of the story areOK Sascha we get it! You will vote for Biden and we all should too Yes we all believe in a better world. Now coming back to what actually should be in a movie. There are alot of repeatable jokes from the original, some parts of the story are painful to watch its just doesn't feel genuine anymore and huge part of the movie is a wasted potential. However the original idea of the movie stays the same that even the most hated people in America are incredibly polite… Expand

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JumpbrickOct 26, 2020

A few chuckles but overall very flat. Similar to South Park in the way it felt it was made last week but I doubt it'll age well.

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flabbygumsOct 23, 2020

Sasha B should know Americans hate subtitles, which you have to read for a third of the film. There's really no reason they couldn't just speak English with their accents. It's pretty stupid humor, which I do like but this wasn't funny. ISasha B should know Americans hate subtitles, which you have to read for a third of the film. There's really no reason they couldn't just speak English with their accents. It's pretty stupid humor, which I do like but this wasn't funny. I cringed through some scenes that are more shocking than funny. I do love that they zinged Rudy.… Expand

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gracjanskiFeb 5, 2022

As usual the movies from Sacha Baron Cohen are not that good if there are too many scripted scenes and a story. So the best scenes are the one who are real and spontaneously. I didnt like the scene with Giulani, the woman behave like a whoreAs usual the movies from Sacha Baron Cohen are not that good if there are too many scripted scenes and a story. So the best scenes are the one who are real and spontaneously. I didnt like the scene with Giulani, the woman behave like a whore and he didnt do anything wrong. The end is also a bit left political correct and false.… Expand

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risonyeongApr 7, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. half way through, the jokes get tiring and script thinned out. grossly unfunny, especially the father daughter dance with her bloody period exposure. daughter treated like animals, truly insulting to the beautiful people of Kazakhstan.
ya we seen it all before, slapstick comedies with a message. remember the superb Michael Moore! we watched it for the oscar supporting actress nominee performance. she's good but won't win.… Expand

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dondayanApr 14, 2021

I really did not enjoy this “comedy”. Most of their attempts were either painful and/or in bad taste. IMHO, this film is NOT appropriate for the younger audience. I gave it 5 stars out of ten just for the production value of the film.I really did not enjoy this “comedy”. Most of their attempts were either painful and/or in bad taste. IMHO, this film is NOT appropriate for the younger audience. I gave it 5 stars out of ten just for the production value of the film. Other than that, I would love given one star.… Expand

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JJ2FAS4UDec 30, 2021

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