Borat
March 20, 2007
Rated: R Runtime: 82 min Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Watching the preview for Borat you’re likely to come to the conclusion that it’s a one trick pony. You’d be right, but it’s a really good trick.
The premise is simple; Borat Sagdiyev (Sacha Baron Cohen) is a TV reporter in Kazakhstan who is given the task of traveling to America to make a documentary about American life in the hopes that such learning will help his native countrymen create a better life for themselves. This story is the thread that’s used to put Borat into situations with NON-ACTORS and film what happens. This the the true genius of the movie, rarely have I seen an actor/comedian who so completely becomes his character that he never hints that it’s all an act. No smiles, no grins.. I’d hate to play poker with Sacha.
As I said there really isn’t much to the plot. Borat makes it to New York and promptly begins to unpack his belongings.. in the elevator. Once he’s convinced that’s not his room and he sees where he’s really staying, he’s ecstatic at the size (it’s an average room of course.) That evening after learning about the magic of a remote controlled TV, he stumbles across a rerun of Baywatch and promptly falls in love with Pamela Anderson. Instant plot device,Borat must meet this Pamela and make her his wife. We’ve seen his current wife, it would be a hell of a trade up for him.
Along the way to California he asks some black guys for fashion advice, gets a pet, learns social graces from a southern charm school (and practices at a dinner), shops for antiques… and nearly gets himself killed at a rodeo. Let’s also not forget his fun at a religious tent meeting…
I’ve noticed a sense of apathy here among the MFG staff regarding this movie. Regardless of how much I rave about how good this movie is I get a resounding “eh” and a “I might watch it eventually, but I doubt it.” I know I’m not alone in loving this movie, just look at some of the other reviews! Borat is an instant classic, and I’m giving it 5 stars.
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This movie is SO WRONG, but at the same time so very funny. Don’t forget to check out the extras on the DVD.
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