Movie Review: Borat
What you need to know: Played by Sacha Baron Cohen of Ali G fame, Borat Sagdiyev is a Kazakh journalist who crosses America with the goal of marrying Pamela Anderson. With a heavily accented and limited English vocabulary, deeply bigoted views and a tacky wardrobe, hilarity ensues as Borat travels the (mostly Southern) states to learn more about America and its populace. Cheese made from human breast milk is served, male nude wrestling is showcased and urban youth emulated in an attempt to bring laughter to the big screen.
Why you should go: The behavior you will witness on screen will play well in future arguments with the undergrad you’re dating. Whenever she complains about how you have a dirty apartment, don’t do the dishes or roll your eyes whenever she talks about Britney, you can just say “Well yes, but at least I don’t …“ and finish the sentence with anything that you have seen in the movie. This film also presents you with perfect opportunity to showcase your sensitive side by saying things like “I support your right as a woman to make cheese out of breast milk” which is likely the only opportunity in your life to utter these words and not have them result in considerable puzzlement from those around you.
Why you shouldn’t go: You may have a difficult time explaining to your date why you said “true that” when Borat spoke about his sister being a prostitute. Additionally, if those in your movie viewing party hold any belief in political correctness this movie will walk, cross and jump over that line time and time again. That will make your uproarious and uncontrollable laughter look very bad, especially in comparison to the shocked expressions on your companions’ faces.
