This movie is very funny but sends out very bad messages. The main character believes in stupid things that everyone knows is not true. He comes to America hating Jews and thinking he can have sex with any woman he pleases. There is graphic male nudity including full frontal shown twice in photos and a naked wrestling match. Although in the naked wrestling match their frontal nudity is blocked out, you still can see nudity. This is a funny movie in some ways but stupid in others.
Borat
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Brace yourself -- Borat is here. Not for kids.
Themes in this movie include: gender issues
updated 10.23.09
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for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Borat was written by Cynthia Fuchs
Parents need to know that teens are definitely going to want to see this movie because it has been promoted non-stop on MTV, Comedy Central, Saturday Night Live, among others. It stars cult sensation Sacha Baron Cohen of Da Ali G Show. It's undeniably raunchy, vulgar, and funny; Baron Cohen uses his character Borat to expose the effects of ignorance by targeting ignorant behavior. But unless you want to dive under your seat or clap your hands over their eyes and ears, this is absolutely not kid entertainment. Fake "reporter" Borat lampoons Americans' sexism, racism, homophobia, anti-Semitism, religious intolerance, classism, and ageism by putting people on the spot and peppering them with questions. The movie is full of stuff like naked men wrestling (an extended, rather explicit sequence); visual gags about prostitution, feminism, and marriage (a wife's death is celebrated); toilet humor (literally); and some physical fighting/clumsiness. Jokes aimed at U.S. popular culture and beliefs include references to Baywatch, Michael Jackson, "Dirty Harold," Pentecostal church practices, Jews, rodeos/cowboys, etiquette, patriotic pride, hip-hop culture, and college fraternities. Language includes "f--k," "c--k," "s--t," "ass," "p---y," and just about anything else you can imagine (some in subtitles).
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- Families can talk about deliberately offensive humor. Does Borat's mockery of ignorance and prejudice help the people he targets understand his point, or are they clueless "victims" of his humor? What point is the movie trying to make?
- Ask your kids if they think viewers who identify with some of the intolerant/over-earnest people Borat interviews will see themselves in a new light. Or will they feel upset by the on-screen encounters?
- Does the satire help or simply entertain? How can you tell the difference?
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What’s the Story?
Borrowing from Andy Kaufman, John Waters, and Steve-O, BORAT: CULTURAL LEARNINGS OF AMERICA FOR MAKE BENEFIT GLORIOUS NATION OF KAZAKHSTAN is a faux documentary that tracks the cross-country antics of Kazakh TV reporter Borat Sagdiyev (Sacha Baron Cohen). Borat and his hairy, camera-shy producer Azamat (Ken Davitian) are sent to America to learn about "the glorious country U, S, and A" and make a documentary for their local Kazakh TV station. While almost everyone (real people, not actors) he meets on the way goes along with his contorted language and vulgar behavior, it's not always easy to tell where their awareness begins and ends. Some appear to wholly buy his routine (a loudly homophobic and patriotic cowboy advises him to shave off his mustache so he doesn't look like a "terrorist"), but most seem at least vaguely conscious of his strangeness ... and the possibility that he and his unseen camera crew have ulterior motives. Still, they know about reality TV, so they imagine they understand -- or might control -- the humiliation of their encounters with Borat. Not so much. Borat interviews stern-faced "feminists" (laughing at their suggestion that women might be equal to men), talks to politicians Bob Barr and Alan Keyes (a genuine "chocolate face," Borat marvels), cavorts with Gay Pride revelers (with whom he drinks, showers, and spends the night) and Pentecostal churchgoers (where his behavior is, suddenly, the least outrageous in the room). And he proclaims repeatedly his love for all things American. A rodeo audience goes along when he lauds "America's war of terror" ("May George Bush drink the blood of every man, woman, and child in Iraq"), but ultimately becomes uncomfortable when he hijacks the U.S. national anthem in order to praise Kazakhstan.
Is It Any Good?
Director Larry Charles' movie is less innovative and subversive than it is observant, but it does show that laughing at ignorance constitutes its own kind of bliss. The case might be made that Borat picks (on) easy targets: frat boys, rodeo cowboys, hotel desk clerks, smug Southern dining club members. Although the government of Kazakhstan has protested publicly against the character, Baron Cohen's fans (familiar with his origins on Da Ali G Show) appreciate Borat's gotcha comedy. Baron Cohen never breaks character, maintaining the persona of an outspoken, misogynistic, anti-Semitic manchild who -- while shopping for a vehicle with which he can "kill gypsies" -- announces cheerfully that he bought his wife when she was 12.
Movie Details
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox, Director: Larry Charles
Run time: 82 minutes
Theatrical release: 11/2/2006, DVD release: 3/6/2007
MPAA Rating: R for for pervasive strong crude and sexual content including graphic nudity, and language.
Run time: 82 minutes
Theatrical release: 11/2/2006, DVD release: 3/6/2007
MPAA Rating: R for for pervasive strong crude and sexual content including graphic nudity, and language.
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
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Very funny, whith a lot of sexual homour.
Borat was the best! It was soo halarious! Yes, it may have a lot of sexual talk (and the nude wrestling scene was very innapropriate) but it's all very funny because Borat is soo dumb. Everyone knows that Jews aren't scary and women can be smart.
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I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Not for kids.
Not for kids.
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
You need to have the right perspective to enjoy
Look people, the movie is hilarious, but you need to have the right perspective when you watch it. I can see how people are offended and how parents don't want their kids to watch it, but their reasons (i.e., it is racist, sexist, crude) would only be legitimate if these shortcomings were portrayed positively. However, Borat's painfully comical anti-semitism and homophobia and sexism merely show how ridiculous and unfounded these kinds of prejudices are. This is exactly what makes the movie so terribly funny. I think that as long as you're comfortable with some mature themes, you'll love this movie.
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I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
funniest movie EVER!!
this is probaly my favoite movie but if you get the usa chaneal on you tv watch on usa because the regular version has graphic nudity,strong language,and strong sexual referanses but the edited for tv version it has black boxs over most of the nudity and cencers out s--t and f--k and pretty much every other curse word exsept for h-ll and d-mn as for violence not very much except one long disturbing fight (betwen borat and the fat guy tht comes with him to america)tht has both of them NUDE.other than tht this is very funny! regualular version-14+ tv edited version 12+
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I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Hilarious for teens!
This is my new favorite movie. It is the funniest film i have ever seen. Seriously. Everybody said it's crude and vulgar and racist, so don't watch it if you're easily offended! You should have known that it will be very offensive when you decided to watch it. Really, people... The only inapropriate parts where when there are pictures of Borat's son's penis. That was gross. Also, there are naked men wrestling. But there is a black bar over one of them, and the other has rolls of fat covering his genitals. Oh, and they say the f-word a lot. WATCH THiS MOVIE IT'S FUNNY!
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I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
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- Good role models
Perfect movie to teach kids how to have sex and how to swear!
Perfect movie to show at preschools around the world. A timeless classic that is gor all ages!
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I rate this title on for age 16 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
This movie is terrible and couldn't be more unfunny, but it's acceptable for 16+.
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
really funny
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
kids hear this stuff at school all the time! its no big deal!
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I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Who would ever think making a movie like this would be funny??? Its crude, racist and vulgar! No one should ever go near this movie!!! Im ashamed of anyone who thinks this is funny
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I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
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lol
is funny but idk litle kids shouldnt watch it
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Hilarious
I think this movie is absolutely hilarious! Everything in it is funny and i am sure there are still many kids who remain clueless over some of the jokes. Yet, i think this is one of the funniest films i have ever watched and i thing its great :D
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Parents are so clueless
Trust me, this movie isn't going to do anything to our emotional health, we hear it in school everyday.
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
So Funny
This film is so funny, best comedy I've ever seen. Suitable for teenagers 13+, but not for children.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Fantastic, hilarious -- but know your kid!
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
i like its nice
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