Sunday 30th October 2011
Director: Larry Charles
Year: 2006
Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Ken Davitian
I wasn't entirely sure whether I was going to enjoy this or not. I've heard a lot about it, and I got the impression I probably wouldn't be offended - but might not find it particularly funny either.
Well, I was right about not being offended - it's impossible to take offence when everybody in a movie becomes a stereotype, whether they are a Christian, a student, rich, or a rodeo member (I could go on....). It just makes it ridiculous, and therefore funny.
You probably don't need to know much about the plot. Borat, a Kazakh TV talking head, goes to the US to learn from the country and report back to Kazakhstan. You can probably guess the rest...
The comedy isn't terrible - there are definitely some humorous moments in here. But I also can't say I found it laugh-out-loud hilarious. Not something to watch with your mum, but not something to avoid at all costs either.
Rating: 3 out of 5
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About Me
- Anna Lawson
- I've been living in Bristol (this time!) since Oct 2008, with my husband Dan, who I married in July 2007. Since Jan 2010 I've been working at UWE (the University of the West of England) in Bristol as an Assistant Librarian. I'm orginally from Exeter, so moving back to Bristol is a bit like coming home - especially as I studied for my undergraduate degree here (also at UWE). I love travelling and movies, and am constantly plotting my next travelling experience or what movies I want to see next. Recent trips have included visits to Cuba, Paris and Venice.
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