Shooting fish in a barrel
Added 11/2/2009
The problem with the film is that it's a rigged game - the deck is stacked. The movie plays out as follows: Bruno acts outrageously and average citizens, ostensibly not in on the joke, react. And it really doesn't matter how they react - if they're shocked, it's supposed to be funny and if they try to ignore the outrage, it's also supposed to be funny. But when people react pretty much as anyone would, where's the humor?
To the extent Bruno is funny, and it is at times, it's mostly because you're laughing at the sheer nerve of Sacha Baron Cohen more than anything else. And even that, after a while, wears thin.
The problem for Cohen is that most people in the movie, confronted with confrontational spectacles make every effort to remain polite. With the exception of a few obvious targets ("gay-curing" clergymen, for example), most people are actually pretty, dare I say, tolerant. Even the central casting rural bigots turn the other cheek (as it were).
And those that aren't so accommodating - well, exactly what should presidential candidate Ron Paul have done when Bruno tried to seduce him?
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Absolutely Unbelievable!!!
Added 10/20/2009
BORAT was shocking, but this is basically CALIGULA meets BOYS IN THE BAND meets the old PARIS HILTON with NICOLE RITCHIE show with a touch of JACKASS and E: TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY! It is one of the most shocking exhibitions of comedy I've ever seen. That doesn't mean it's the funniest thing I've ever seen, but certainly one of the most outrageous. I have got to give credit where it is due and SASCHA COHEN will do anything for a laugh or shock value. He is one person in Hollywood I would NOT want to be. He has to do way too much to perform his craft, but I guess someone has to do it. Unfortunately for him, he's the best and most sought after at what he does.
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Sasha Baron Cohen is a horse-faced jackass and OVERRATED
Added 10/10/2009
What an A-Hole. I don't know what people find redeeming about SBC He's a comedic parasite with a horse-face. A horse-toothed jackass if you will. He's annoying and having the last laugh all the way to the bank. Lame, stupid, unfunny. No one wants to see Sacha's hairy bag in another guys face (hardy har har). Latent homosexuality is so freakin funny. Let's see Sasha put his sack in a vice and watch him reel for the cameras. You've been punked Sasha you creep! Now that I'd pay to see.
I hear his next film is going to be with Ernest called "Bruno and Ernest Get Arrested for Impersonating Comedians and Get Sent to Jail - Ernest Gets Out on Bail but Bruno is Sentenced to 50 Years of Hard Labor and Gets Shived in Prison for Being Such an Annoying Tool" (co-starring Larry the Cable Guy as "Pinky" and Paris Hilton as "Completely Worthless."
No more stupid characters Sasha. We are sick of your hideous mug.
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Laughed so hard.... but not for the easily offended,
Added 10/6/2009
This movie is *clearly* for those not easily offended. It is shocking and hysterical, but I don't think I could allow my parents to go see it.
Sasha Baron Cohen's latest creation, Bruno, makes his way to America to become uber-famous any way he can. And he goes through lots of different attempts on his way. Acting, interviewing celebrities, guesting on talk shows, becoming straight, he tries many methods, each with it's painfully funny result. You'll love the Paula Abdul interview, particularly.
The interactions with people are wonderful, and you will be appalled at what some parents will do to get their children into show business. Just stunning.
There are a lot of shocking/uncomfortable funny moments (be prepared for gratuitous male nudity), and I am no sure how they will hold up for repeated viewings, but in a crowded theater, it was a scream. The ending is worth the buildup, and stick around for the closing song.
I laughed so hard that my face was hurting, and my wife was crying from laughing so hard. It takes a while to recover, but soooooo worth it!
NOT for the kids.
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Offensive and brilliant! I literally laughed from the minute this movie started until the very end. I've been looking forward to the DVD release...as this is a must for my movie collection! Be sure to use the restroom before watching...or you WILL pee yourself...it's THAT funny!
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Shooting fish in a barrel
Added 11/2/2009
The problem with the film is that it's a rigged game - the deck is stacked. The movie plays out as follows: Bruno acts outrageously and average citizens, ostensibly not in on the joke, react. And it really doesn't matter how they react - if they're shocked, it's supposed to be funny and if they try to ignore the outrage, it's also supposed to be funny. But when people react pretty much as anyone would, where's the humor?
To the extent Bruno is funny, and it is at times, it's mostly because you're laughing at the sheer nerve of Sacha Baron Cohen more than anything else. And even that, after a while, wears thin.
The problem for Cohen is that most people in the movie, confronted with confrontational spectacles make every effort to remain polite. With the exception of a few obvious targets ("gay-curing" clergymen, for example), most people are actually pretty, dare I say, tolerant. Even the central casting rural bigots turn the other cheek (as it were).
And those that aren't so accommodating - well, exactly what should presidential candidate Ron Paul have done when Bruno tried to seduce him?
2 out of 3 people found this helpful.
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Absolutely Unbelievable!!!
Added 10/20/2009
BORAT was shocking, but this is basically CALIGULA meets BOYS IN THE BAND meets the old PARIS HILTON with NICOLE RITCHIE show with a touch of JACKASS and E: TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY! It is one of the most shocking exhibitions of comedy I've ever seen. That doesn't mean it's the funniest thing I've ever seen, but certainly one of the most outrageous. I have got to give credit where it is due and SASCHA COHEN will do anything for a laugh or shock value. He is one person in Hollywood I would NOT want to be. He has to do way too much to perform his craft, but I guess someone has to do it. Unfortunately for him, he's the best and most sought after at what he does.
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Sasha Baron Cohen is a horse-faced jackass and OVERRATED
Added 10/10/2009
What an A-Hole. I don't know what people find redeeming about SBC He's a comedic parasite with a horse-face. A horse-toothed jackass if you will. He's annoying and having the last laugh all the way to the bank. Lame, stupid, unfunny. No one wants to see Sacha's hairy bag in another guys face (hardy har har). Latent homosexuality is so freakin funny. Let's see Sasha put his sack in a vice and watch him reel for the cameras. You've been punked Sasha you creep! Now that I'd pay to see.
I hear his next film is going to be with Ernest called "Bruno and Ernest Get Arrested for Impersonating Comedians and Get Sent to Jail - Ernest Gets Out on Bail but Bruno is Sentenced to 50 Years of Hard Labor and Gets Shived in Prison for Being Such an Annoying Tool" (co-starring Larry the Cable Guy as "Pinky" and Paris Hilton as "Completely Worthless."
No more stupid characters Sasha. We are sick of your hideous mug.
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