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Borat: Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan [2006]
enlarge	Actors: Sacha Baron Cohen, Ken Davitian, Pamela Anderson Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£22.99~~ Buy Used: £0.13 as of 21/11/2009 14:44 GMT details You Save: £22.86 (99%) New (52) Used (119) Collectible (2) from £0.13 Seller: zoverstocks Rating: 153 reviews Sales Rank: 995 Format: Colour, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 80 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5039036029827 ASIN: B000IOM9W0 Theatrical Release Date: November 2, 2006 Release Date: March 5, 2007 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: It takes a certain kind of comic genius to create a character who is, to quote the classic Sondheim lyric, appealing and appalling. But be forewarned: IBorat/I is not "something for everyone." It arrives as advertised as one of the most outrageous, most offensive, and funniest films in years. Kazakhstan journalist Borat Sagdiyev (Sacha Baron Cohen reprising the popular character from his IDa Ali G Show/I, leaves his humble village to come to "U.S. of A" to film a documentary. After catching an episode of IBaywatch/I in his New York hotel room, he impulsively scuttles his plans and, accompanied by his fat, hirsute producer (Hardy to his Laurel), proceeds to California to pursue the object of his obsession, Pamela Anderson. IBorat/I is not about how he finds America; it's about how America finds him in a series of increasingly cringe-worthy scenes. Borat, with his '70s mustache, well-worn grey suit, and outrageously backwards attitudes (especially where Jews are concerned) interacts with a cross-section of the populace, catching them, a la Alan Funt on ICandid Camera/I, in the act of being themselves.p Early on, an unwitting humour coach advises Borat about various types of jokes. Borat asks if his brother's retardation is a ripe subject for comedy. The coach patiently replies, "That would not be funny in America." NOT! IBorat/I is subversively, bracingly funny. When it comes to exploring uncharted territory of what is and is not appropriate or politically correct, IBorat/I knows no boundaries, as when he brings a fancy dinner with the southern gentry to a halt after returning from the bathroom with a bag of his feces ("The cultural differences are vast," his hostess graciously/patronisingly offers), or turns cheers to boos at a rodeo when he calls for bloodlust against the Iraqis and mangles "The Star Spangled Banner." pSuccess, John F. Kennedy once said, has a thousand fathers. A paternity test on IBorat/I might reveal traces of Bill Dana's Jose Jimenez, Andy Kaufman, Michael Moore, IThe Jamie Kennedy Xperiment/I, and IJackass/I. Some scenes seem to have been staged (a game Anderson, whom Borat confronts at a book signing, was reportedly in on the setup), but others, as the growing litany of lawsuits attests, were not. All too real is Borat's encounter with loutish Southern frat boys who reveal their sexism and racism, and the disturbing moment when he asks a gun store owner what gun he would recommend to "kill a Jew" (a Glock automatic is the matter-of-fact reply). Comedy is not pretty, and in IBorat/I it can get downright ugly, as when Borat and his producer get jiggly with it during a nude fight that spills out from their hotel room into the hallway, elevator, lobby and finally, a mortgage brokers association banquet. High-five! I--Donald Liebenson/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 153 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...31 Next » How did Kazakhstan benefit exactly? March 12, 2007 T. Charles (Middle East) 18 out of 20 found this review helpful Sacha Borat aka Borat, the charmingly offensive, Kazakhstan reporter has written and appeared in a hilarious anti-PC film that tramples over every cringing, PC attitude, where previously, 'decent' folk once feared to tread. His exploits in seeking to introduce America for the benefit of Kazakhstan TV have deeply upset Kazakhstani politicians and tourism officials alike. (Did Kazakhstan have a tourist industry before this film?) br /But the joke is really on America and Americans and the way that they respond to Borat provides the humour of the film. Their endemic racism, homophobic and their tendency to take things literally and their inability to send themselves up produce some very funny episodes. br / br /Aided by the memorably named Azamat Bogatov, 'Borat' does pander to the lowest common denominator, but somehow he gets away with each outrageous scene and stunt. How he managed to avoid arrest is open to speculation. From watching the film again, it is conceivable that more of the stunts were staged than initally seemed possible. The extras to promote the movie, which are included in the DVD package are worth viewing, as are the deleted scenes. Sacha Baron Cohen's appearances to promote the movie, (chat shows in the US and openings in cities around the world) were conducted in character. Indeed, such is his total immersion in the character that he reminds me of the late, great, Peter Sellers, who was similarly transformed by the characters he inhabited, often to the point that he couldn't step back out of character. br / br /How Cohen plans to follow up this triumph will be eagerly awaited. Nothing else he has tried has worked as well as Borat. The Bruno character is more the stuff of short sketch than full-length feature film. In the meantime, savour the outrageousness of this DVD. Highly recommended. br /All stand for the Kazakhstan National Anthem! Happy Times February 22, 2007 Iain Mckay (closer to Kazakhstan) 34 out of 39 found this review helpful As an ex-pat living in Germany, I can say that I was somewhat apprehensive of the Germans reaction to the so-called anti-semitic parts of Borat. They are, quite obviously, very sensitive to the dark finger of racism. However, a series of well-constructed t.v and newspaper reports prepared the public here for its content. For example, Cohens Judaism and the, in my mind, masterstroke of Borat actually speaking Hebrew (with a very heavy accent) when he should be speaking Kazakhstani, illuminated satirical aspects of the film that attracted the Germans. The Germans have a great love of satire. In fact, combined with slapstick, it IS their national form of comedy. They have embraced Borat. As we all should. But of course with clothes on. Don`t use the film as an attempt to put down the US of A, because this film would have worked in Britain just as well. Ignorance has no borders. Quite simply the funniest and cleverest satirical film ever produced. INFERIOR POTASSIUM! April 16, 2007 Mr. A. Sands (UK) 13 out of 15 found this review helpful If you don't know what this is about by now, then you must have spent the last 6 months in solitary. Put simply, if you like Sacha Baron Cohen's work, taking the mick out of Americans, and naked men wrestling, then this is for you. If you don't like either of the above, then I'm thinking maybe this isn't for you. br / br /It's funny to keep reminding myself whilst watching this that most of it is real. The best part of it is the whole Borat concept itself, and how totally oblivious/ignorant and un-pc he is. On top of that, the reactions of some of the people he meets are just as bad, but they're real, he's not. br / br /I think this is a very funny/cringe-worthy film and I enjoyed it, but don't let your friends spoil the film for you! That happened to me and it kind of spoilt some of the jokes. WAWAWEEWAH! January 9, 2007 Bando Massiv 16 out of 19 found this review helpful Best movie-film ever. I would like to purchase this movie-film. Everybody must buy it. I could not stop laughing when I saw this movie-film. I saw it in November when it came out and I'm still quoting lines from it and watching clips of it on YouTube. It's amazing how Sacha Baron Cohen pulled this act off. I would really love to own an ice cream truck and have a pet bear, just like Azamat and Borat in the film. This film has made me want to visit Kazakhstan. Jagshemash! January 17, 2007 RDWHITE 16 out of 19 found this review helpful Jagshemash! This movie - I like! Is great success. This is the world of bumbling Kazakhstani reporter Borat as he travels around the USA offending pretty much evreryone; women (he considers them lower than horses), gypsies (they have magical powers to shrink people), jews (they commited 9/11), homosexuals (sickening), Uzbeks ("arseholes"), Black people ("chocolate faces"), and pretty much everybody else (including Kazakhstani's). And while many people find it incredibly offensive, this film is just hilarious, a must. Sacha Baron Cohen (the actor who plays Borat) is a genius. High five! 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