What a difference from Sacha Baron Cohen's Da Ali G, which I thoroughly eviscerated in a previous post for its inanity, stupidity, and uselessness.Borat is funny and smart and virtually just one of Borat' sketches but longer and with a background story to tie it all together.
Granted, this is no masterpiece either, but it doesn't overreach and accomplishes what it set out to do: be funny, prove how dumb people can be, show how they are easily deceived, and just have a good old time.
The story starts with Borat in his native Kazakhstan showing us his daily life, family, and neighbors just before he flies to the "US of A" on a journalistic assignment.
He's accompanied by his feisty producer and the two end up meeting all sorts of regular people whose customs and beliefs clash with Borat's.
I won't say more because the list of gags is endless and I'd only detract from the experience. Suffice it to say that Mr. Baron Cohen proves once again that he's a brilliant comedic actor, able to disappear into a character in a way that few can emulate.
Borat is a funny and somewhat shocking movie, and it's definitely worth your time.
PS: don't miss the "easter egg" written in the end titles. It's priceless.
Grade: 7.5
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