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Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

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Outrageous situations occur when Borat, a popular reporter (Sacha Baron Cohen) from Kazakhstan, comes to the United States to film a documentary on what makes America a great nation. Along the way, he manages to offend just about everyone he meets, fall in love with actress Pamela Anderson, and set forth on a cross-country journey to make her his wife.
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Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

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Part satire, part shockumentary, Borat gets high-fives almost all-around for being offensive in the funniest possible way. Jagshemash!

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Ed Gonzalez House Next Door Borat's cultural learning is revealing, even if it doesn't adequately convey how it benefits glorious nation of Kazakhstan. Jul 16, 2008 Full Review David Ansen Newsweek The backlash just proves how deep a nerve the faux Kazakh journalist has hit. Nov 1, 2007 Full Review Brian Tallerico UGO The genius of Borat is all in Sacha Baron Cohen's daring, edgy, unrestrained performance. Mar 24, 2007 Full Review David Walsh World Socialist Web Site In the tactics of Cohen, Charles and their collaborators ... there is a level of social insularity, sneering and intellectual sadism that is positively disturbing. Feb 14, 2021 Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Borat is funny, spleen-bursting funny, although you may catch yourself wondering if these are the kind of jokes you should be laughing at. Rated: 4/5 Jan 31, 2021 Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News It wallows gleefully in its very un-PC humor, but that is part of what makes it work so well. Cohen and director Larry Charles make the unthinkable funny -- and in the process might just get you to think about racism, bigotry and sexism. Nov 20, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kevin P A very funny satire of Bush-Era American politics that weaponizes shock-humor not only from Sacha Baron Cohen's antics, but just as easily with the unsuspecting public’s reactions that can often match or even exceed the fictional Borat's bigotry & ignorance. So many quotable lines and hilarious scenarios that will never leave my brain. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/12/24 Full Review Oaklee D Wasn't as funny as I remembered it being 15 years ago when I was younger, but it still got a fair few laughs out of me. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/28/24 Full Review Qasim R Can't stop my tears while laughing. This movie is extremely funny. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/17/24 Full Review Luke D The Central Asia region is incredibly diverse and complex. As someone born in Kazakhstan and now living in the U.S., I can't help but wonder if the people I interact with hold any preconceived beliefs and stereotypes based solely on their and perception n to this film. While I understand that the movie takes a satirical approach to immigrants and cultural differences, I personally feel that its humor may not have aged well. But again. It is a review and a personal opinion at the end of the day, and I'm not here to change your minds or beliefs. Just here to share! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/15/24 Full Review Kyle C Overwhelmingly hilarious, led to perfection by Sacha Baron Cohen. It shines the brightest when it uses its satire to call out real people’s real, abhorrent behavior. It feels questionable when you witness seemingly “good” people being harassed by this weirdo. Is it offensive? Yup. But if it didn’t go “too far”, it wouldn’t have gone far enough. It makes you step back and reflect on why you laugh at certain situations, while others make you cringe or stare in awed silence. This film makes no claim as to where the line is, but it certainly crosses it (and it’s worth noting that, wherever the line used to be in 2006, it has certainly moved since then). It has rightfully earned its place in cultural relevance and has a surprising amount to say about American culture, in between the egregiously offensive jokes. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/13/24 Full Review Average P Undoubtably ground-breaking. I guess your rating depends on how comfortable you are with other people being humiliated, even when they deserve it Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/23/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Outrageous situations occur when Borat, a popular reporter (Sacha Baron Cohen) from Kazakhstan, comes to the United States to film a documentary on what makes America a great nation. Along the way, he manages to offend just about everyone he meets, fall in love with actress Pamela Anderson, and set forth on a cross-country journey to make her his wife.
Director
Larry Charles
Producer
Jay Roach, Sacha Baron Cohen
Screenwriter
Sacha Baron Cohen, Anthony Hines, Peter Baynham, Dan Mazer
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Gold/Miller Productions, Major Studio Partners
Rating
R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Strong Crude Sexual Content)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 3, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$128.5M
Runtime
1h 24m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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