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

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Positive Reviews 115
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Average Rating 3.8/5
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3.0
Cohens genius lies in combining the chameleon like virtuosity of Peter Sellers with the balls out fearlessness of the Jackass crew. Av Club
3.0
type Movie Current Status In Season mpaa R runtime 83 minutes Wide Release Date 11/03/06 performer Sacha Baron Cohen director Larry Charles distributo .. EW
5.0
I think it is, as everybody has been saying, the funniest movie in years.And not because it is dumb (although its very dumb), but because it is smart .. Rogerebert
3.0
Borat Sagdiyev, roving reporter from Kazakhstan (here portrayed as a stone age enclave of impoverished depravity), is let loose on the US on a fact fi .. Time Out
4.4
What makes Borat a riot isnt its socio analytical acuteness, but rather Cohens gift for establishing circumstances at once squirm inducing uncomfortab ..
5.0
The result is a perfect combination of slapstick and satire, a Platonic ideal of high and lowbrow that manages to appeal to our basest common denomina ..
0.0
For once its true: Borat has to be seen to be believed. Like an exploding cesspool at a country club dinner. Or a strip show in a cathedral. You just .. The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
In between Borats arrival in New York City and the end of his epic quest are some of the most fearless acts of transgressive comedy in years.
5.0
But its not all socio political satire and alarmingly sly commentary; Borat is packed with every flavor of humor under the sun: satire, spoof, slapsti .. E Film Critic
5.0
A rude punk rock snapshot of an America that quails at two men kissing but cheers the notion of George W. Bush drinking the blood of every man, woman .. E Film Critic
1.0
Cohens mix of ineptitude and laziness propels this to become one of the worst comedies in recent memory. E Film Critic
5.0
With its frequently astute social observations, Borat effortlessly uses bad taste for a good cause. E Film Critic
5.0
Like the orginal Airplane! or an early Mel Brooks film, its destined to be quoted, revisited and cherished for years to come. E Film Critic
3.0
Borat is an obscenely terrific comedic treasure of a film, and it furthers Cohens agenda to reveal Americas large collection of boobs and bigots. E Film Critic
4.4
Dont count out Borat to be above more straightforward practicality or participating in the most intestinal dropping, gut smashing bit of cough inducin .. E Film Critic
5.0
At times, the temptation must have been overwhelming.Not every moment succeeds. San Francisco Chronicle
5.0
Absurd, outrageous, gross, disturbing, insightful, and so funny itll burst half the blood vessels in your face.
5.0
Sacha Baron Cohen is a genius, and his new film is a comedic masterpiece.Oh, and wow wow wee waa is it ever funny. Cinema Blend
3.5
The problem is that the entire scenario is so fucked up that I would be surprised if it stuck around for the Americanized version of this film.In the .. JoBlo
3.8
When Borat is good, its very, very good, and when its bad, its box office gold. The Globe And Mail
3.0
Hold the hyperbole...isnt a work of genius, just a cable comedy sketch with some sharply funny bits but overextended, needlessly crude and ultimately. .. One Guys Opinion
2.0
Theres a danger these bad taste ethnic jokes might be taken seriously and give rise to making anti Semitism more overt and acceptable. Sover
3.8
Its hard to imagine anyone watching Borat and not finding at least a few of its jokes funny. ReelViews
3.8
Is Sacha Baron Cohens prank, featuring the bull in china shop antics of Borat Sagdiyev, a scathing satire or a JACKASS for people who think theyre cle .. Tv Guide
4.4
Sure, it contains enough dumb, Jackass type humor to keep an army of frat boys in stitches, but its also a clever satire and unquestionably the best m .. Combust Ible Celluloid
5.0
This is not only the best comedy of the year; it may well be the best comedy in a decade. Hell, it might be the best comedy in one score years. Maybe .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
It will be interesting to see if any lawsuits result from this film.
3.1
Although there are a number of genuinely hilarious moments sprinkled throughout Borats 84 minute running time, the semi improvisational structure ulti .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
It is funny, very funny, but it is more than just a silly comedy. Lariat
3.0
Its scathing satire, audacious, ridiculous and screamingly riotous but its not mean spirited. Its just funny. Good heavens, is it ever funny. Eric Ds Nider
3.5
Its in these scenes that the film becomes much more than just a painfully funny, politically incorrect comedy. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
Sacha Baron Cohens riotous comedy is guaranteed to offend almost everyone, but its also genuinely hilarious from start to finish. Jagshemash! View London
3.0
It would be reassuring (and accurate) to note that Cohens comedy, untangled, is life affirming and antiracist and pro peace and all that good stuff. Cs Monitor
2.5
Anyone who doesnt know who clueless, anti Semitic and sexist Borat Sagdiyev is by now has obviously been in a coma for the past two months or so.The o .. Film Journal International ..
3.8
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan is at least as offensive as it is funny. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.4
You will certainly laugh a whole lot, but will you still respect yourself in the morning Maybe. Maybe not. For me, it proved to be a risk well worth t .. Internet Reviews
5.0
Borat is silliness at its most trenchant, and if your sense of irony isnt factory installed, youll probably find it horrifying.Take comfort in the tho .. Boston
4.0
It is not an instant classic of the genre.It is not the most subversive film ever made. Mountain X
4.5
And Borat is a joke, one thats as outrageously funny as it is furiously bitter.
4.5
And Borat is a joke, one thats as outrageously funny as it is furiously bitter.
4.4
You have to keep living your life: Survivors of the Yonge St. van attack send comfort to the Danforth Three months later, the people of Willowdale are .. Toronto Star
2.0
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4.5
Will those in on it, disarmed and moved by laughter, be affected by the movies deeper implications.Will the targets be able to watch it and take away .. Reel Talk Reviews
5.0
Its best jokes approach some savage, atavistic core of cultural taboo and make the viewer wonder: Is it really possible to laugh at this.But by the ti .. Slate
5.0
No, the answer is much more straightforward: Borat is quite simply the funniest thing you are likely to see all year, and that is something which shin .. Eye For Film
3.0
A film that ignites the baser passions, satisfies the lowest common denominator and makes sure that it offends equally. That is the films weakness and ..
3.0
I could try to write something clever here, but Im too busy being in awe over how incredibly, screamingly funny and brutally on point this movie is. Movies
5.0
Because cinematic comedies of classic status have fallen to the wayside in current yearsaChristopher Guests Waiting for Guffman deserves such notoriet .. The Movie Boy
4.0
Anyone that is even marginally interested must go see this movie. Bullz-Eye
3.0
You will laugh at Borat, you really will, but the laughter will sometimes stick in your throat. Calendar Live
5.0
But the worst thing you can do is dismiss it even if you just skip it. Hollywood
2.0
Its offensively funny in places but it cant sustain itself for a feature length running time and its not nearly as clever or as fun as it should be. Seattle Pi
2.5
Another anti intellectual attempt at comedy with jokes that concentrate on male nudity, stupid ingenuity, gay sex, and excrement. Unfortunately, irrev .. Tony Medley
3.8
Is it brilliant Certainly, especially where it comes to the almost unnervingly focused performance by Cohen. But is it palatable Probably not for me, .. Movie Freak
2.5
Sure, its easy to laugh at the people caught in the act, but its sad that anyone can claim brilliance to this unoriginal one joke character that merel ..
4.5
Borat is so gut bustingly funny it should carry a health warning. Cnn
5.0
Yes, the film has cheesed off the Kazakhstani government to no end, but this movie is genius in forcing ourselves to look at our own misconceptions, s .. 7M Pictures
3.8
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
4.0
Borat is an equal opportunity offender that doesnt insult your intelligence. Boxoffice Magazine
2.0
Cohen has updated the art of racial satire for a new, troubled world, and Borat is its king. E Online
3.1
Interview anyone long enough and theyre bound to say something stupid. Three Movie Buffs
5.0
Theres something about Baron Cohens fervent and frankly Oscar worthy performance that makes you wonder if somewhere up there, Peter Sellers is enjoyin .. Nz Herald
3.8
An obscure 1851 law could limit the ability of some victims of the Branson duck boat tragedy to be fully compensated for their loss. Kansas City
3.1
Its both ridiculous and at the same time, engaging, dare I say dramatically. Ross Anthony
5.0
The most important thing to know about BORAT is that you will be appalled by what you see, and then you will be appalled by the way it makes you laugh .. Killer Movie Reviews
3.5
Borat... is a not only a very good comedy but is also an interesting sociological experiment as to how numerous individuals in the USA would respond t .. Matts Movie Reviews
5.0
No slapstick moment from last decade felt more sublime than Cohens purposefully destructive flailing in a Confederate memorabilia shop. The Filmy Ap
4.4
Or the rodeo patrons idea of the American dream.Mr. Cohens comedy is a lot more than poop jokes or naked male wrestling (though theres plenty of that) .. Big Picture Big Sound
3.8
Also, he knows how to make us laugh with some of the funniest visuals you will see in a movie. Waffle Movies
3.5
Most of Cohens humour is subversive in that manner; its a comedy of discomfort, and he undermines your resistance to his social satire through shock a .. Straight
4.4
But dont get me wrong: most of the time, youll just piss yourself laughing! Montreal Film Journal
5.0
Little Miss Sunshine Pure pleasurea smart, sweet and edgy comedy about our cultural obsession with winning.This indie movie succeeds in something Holl .. News Week
3.8
Expect to laugh uproariously; expect to choke back horror and revulsion, often at yourself. Chron
4.0
What the Borat movie does best is to make us question the boundaries of funny.Each gag properly demands a set of responses from the viewer before laug .. Film Guardian
5.0
The fact that this mercilessly funny film is based in reality makes a bigger statement about who we are as a country. How we react seeing it reflected .. Scene Stealers
4.5
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 fu .. Bowling Green Daily News
4.0
Some movies can cause dental problems the result of grinding your teeth at the awfulness of it all but Borat may be dangerous to abdominal health; the .. Wsj
3.0
Truly smart comedy is hard to come by these days, but Cohen has delivered a simultaneously uproarious and thought provoking experience. From The Balcony
3.8
Documentary may be the wrong word, but call when youve found a better one. Denver Post
3.0
Others will respond differently, and theres no denying that Borat is raunchy, gleefully offensive comedy gold. Film Blather
4.0
TV The Internet playa says yes but Max, for one, thinks he was full of you know what Lance Debler 19h ago M Tv
4.0
This is utter brilliance, bloody intelligent and testament to the genius of Sacha Baron Cohen. Future Movies
3.8
a great litmus test for determining exactly how far a joke can go before you stop laughing. ...the movie isnt about promoting ignorance and intoleranc .. James Sanford on Film
5.0
Borat is a full throttle comedy experience. You dont just laugh at it you howl, often uncontrollably. I cant remember the last time a movie so complet .. Aisle Seat
4.0
If you laugh at vulgar jokes or things youd be ashamed to admit to finding funny in front of your mom, as Borat might say, please to enjoy this movie. TheMovieChicks.com
3.8
Although I knew it was dishonest, cynical, and the ultimate in cheap shot humor, I laughed more at Borat than at any other film this year. So I guess .. Boston Phoenix
4.0
He milks existing situations for the maximum comedy potential and creates comedy where there would otherwise be none. Can Mag
3.0
Borat packs all the intellectual punch of the standard pack of ultra serious Oscar hopefuls. Plus it makes you laugh until your lungs hurt. And thats .. Detroit News
4.0
Sadly, the grand finale, while funny, fails to live up to this hilarious lead in. Movies Ign
2.0
Politically reactionary: the satire attacks the kind, the vulnerable, the little guy, not the more appropriate satiric targets, namely the rich, the p .. Compuserve
2.0
Americans emerge as the target of Borats most scathing observations. Chances are, however, youll be too busy busting a gut to complain. Review Journal
4.0
Borat is funny, spleen bursting funny, although you may catch yourself wondering if these are the kind of jokes you should be laughing at. Richard Crouse
4.4
A gut busting, uncompromising, totally outrageous film that takes the comedy of embarrassment to new, unprecedented levels. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
2.5
Connecting them in Amores Perros and 21 Grams fooled many a reviewer into hailing new visionaries, but here the interconnectedness of things of their .. Cine Passion
3.0
A Pinnacle of Comedy All Make Laugh Nice For British Comedian By Cole Smithey Bawdy, quick witted, and unrelentingly hilarious, Borat is possibly the .. Film Critic 1963 Typepad
3.0
The movies twist is whether we should pity those real life Americans tricked by Cohen, who is Jewish, into revealing some rather telling sides of them .. Week In Rewind
2.0
Offensive Yes, but I havent laughed this hard since the Marx Brothers and Laurel and Hardy. Abc News Go
5.0
The fight that ensues between the two can only be described as outrageous and quite possibly one of the funniest moments ever put on film. Crazed Fan Boy
5.0
Borat is not all satirical barbs, but it is consistently crazy and crazy funny. Metro Weekly
3.8
Any movie that lists someone with the job of feces provider in the credits is either going to be a disaster or one of the funniest, most outrageous fi .. Premiere Magazine
4.0
The New Orleans Saints violated federal labor law by failing to pay overtime wages to the former personal assistant of late owner Tom Benson, accordin .. 2 The Advocate
4.4
Borat is an ingenious character a prism through which the worlds ignorance is able to shine and his movie is very ridiculous, very politically incorre .. Chicago Tribune
2.0
Borat is the rare comedy that operates without a safety net. Cohen and director Larry Charles film provides constant laughter and surprises while dari .. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
4.5
After all, youre the idiot who doesnt know where Kazakhstan is or if its the kind of place where, as Borat claims, theres a Running of the Jews. World Socialist Web Site
3.5
America, you got punkd and the result is horrifying. Borat paints a picture of the American landscape that would induce nightmares were you not laughi .. Brandon Fibbs
5.0
The film might as well be entitled Retarded America, but lumping these idiots in with our mentally challenged population would be an insult. Supercala.com
3.8
Borat is often convulsively, savagely funny, but beneath the scatology and mockery rests a knowingness about the manner in which societal prejudices c ..
1.5
The whole film is silly, but strangely enough, crude as many of the jokes are, I havent laughed this much in a long, long time. San Diego Metropolitan
4.4
Borat not only satirizes American narrow mindedness but also American broad mindedness, our eagerness to accept and welcome people from distant shores .. Madison
3.8
This side splitting satire ranges from brilliant skewerings of American society to low humor that has to be seen to be believed.
4.0
I may never recover, but its worth seeing. Just leave your sensibilities at home. . 3 Black Chicks
4.5
I have seldom laughed as hard and as consistently as I did while watching the much ballyhooed new comedy, Borat. Democratand Chronicle
4.1
... contrary to what the cynical profess, it is possible to cheat an honest man. Its certainly easier to fool the naive and the innocent than your ave .. Ar Kansas Online
4.5
Reviewing Borat is kind of like doing an autopsy on a clown. Some scenes are borderline awkwardly unbearable, but then you look down and see the brigh .. Rich Mond
4.0
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5.0
A force of political provocation less on the level of the cuddly Archie Bunker and more on that of Pasolinis libertines in Sal and Pink Flamingos filt .. Reverse Shot
3.5
It is about as malevolent as Chico Marxs representation of things Italian.Like a lot of Cohens humor, it has a kind of ironic self referential charact .. Louis Proyect Word Press
5.0
Borat movie no stop laughy. Is funny as your Donald Mouse cartoons, and goodest comedy of year. Arizona Daily Star
2.0
The jokes hit hard and almost too often making your own laughter serve as earplugs for half of the film.
3.3
Frequently uproarious and occasionally side splitting but its very hit or miss, prone to stretches of unnecessary crudeness and flat one liners. Film and Felt
4.5
Borat is the funniest film of the year. The only ones not laughing are the ones the joke was on in the first place. Reelz Channel
2.5
But the film is dragged down again and again when the filmmakers go dumb and dumber. J Post
4.5
The destructive force of Cohens comedy is too great to confine itself to napalming ducks in a barrel, though and however much Cohen lays on the line f .. Stop Smiling Online
4.5
As clever as he is crude, Cohen alchemizes bad taste comedy into Strangelovean satire. Chicago Reader
2.0
To my mind, BORAT may have worked better on the small screen and in smaller amounts. At only 82 minutes, the movie felt padded out and it began to pet .. Murphys Movie Reviews
4.5
It has great moments, but the scripted aspect of the story, which has Borat travelling cross country to propose to Pamela Anderson, isnt its strongest .. LYTRules.com
4.5
Like great theatre, Borat holds up a mirror to its obliviously intolerant audience ... that serves as a shocking, but entertaining wake up call. DVD Review
3.8
While Borat is not the revolution some entertainment writers would have you believe it does offer a pleasant night in the theater. Reno Gazette-Journal
3.0
The breadth of interviews was quite good, and the film goes to great pains to situate Lennon within the wider political framework of the day. Everyone .. Film Fest
3.1
In spots, the movie can be hysterical. But, for the most part, its appeal is not unlike that of a veteran rock band putting on a greatest hits concert ..
4.5
eplicate in a raunchy cartoon how the chaos of our experience correlates more than we may care to admit to the chaos of our personalities. Blogcritics.org
3.0
This is not to say that the movie is a bomb. In fact, (Borat)s one of 2006s most light hearted and warm surprises. Its just not the greatest, most dar ..
5.0
Horrifying, vulgar and exploitative, yet simultaneously inspired, brilliant, convulsively hilarious, and easily the funniest film of the year.
4.5
Borats cultural learning is revealing, even if it doesnt adequately convey how it benefits glorious nation of Kazakhstan.



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