Do you think people suck? Do you already have a pessimistic outlook on how low humanity has sunk? Do you know that there are people in the world who have no morals and should probably just be buried in a ditch?
If your answer is yes to any or all of these questions, Bruno is the movie for you. It puts multiple faces on the ugliness of humanity, exposed by Sacha Baron Cohen’s flamboyantly stereotyped Bruno, and it’s hilarious.
If, however, you still have hope in your heart that people are inherently good, this movie may make you question your outlook on life. It may make you sad and cry. It will also make you laugh, but there will be moments where you will literally recoil in horror at the things that real people do and say.
Bruno was hysterically funny for me and improved upon the concept of the quite-funny Borat. It’s irreverent, it’s shocking, it’s gross, and it’s very very real. With no filter on what humanity can be like when exposed to the light of day, Bruno moves from uncomfortable laughter at prejudice, child endangerment, and hate to side-splitting laughter at pushing the envelope, shock humor, and penises. I will definitely be buying it on Blu Ray to see what bits, interviews, and horrors were left on the cutting room floor.
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Twitter: Amanda234
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My favorite part was the show parent saying her kid could have lipo
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@Amanda, yeah. That woman needs to have her kids taken away.
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I don’t think I’m going to see this one. I am a HUGE fan of Ali G but when I saw Borat in the theater I thought I was going to claw my own eyeballs out if I didn’t get out of there soon. His short shows are great, but movie length is more than I can stand.
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@Breigh, why? What is it that annoys you?
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Twitter: thegoddesscher
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Saw it tonight. Very few people really get the message behind the Borat/Bruno movies. Taken at face value, yeah…it’s funny. But if you cut through the crazy character and listen to the insane things that people say and do, the utter ignorance. *shakes my head* I think that Sacha Baron Cohen should be a UN Diplomat.
And his movies should be required watching in all high schools.
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@CP, kids in high school wouldn’t understand.
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Twitter: kimt205
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People are idiots. The 5% of us that are actually smart enough to sport DNA properly are few and far between.
I thought I had seen it all when I was the po-po. Nahhhhh, that’s nothing compared to what I’ve seen in retail.
I’m ready to see this movie, I think I would enjoy it immensely. With lots of snarky comments along the way….thanks for the review !!
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@kim, I don’t know – I’m pretty restrictive about the people allowed in my “Smart Enough to Live” group. Have you filled out an application and taken the Avitable Mensa quiz?
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My grown sons just came home from seeing this… they thought it was funny, but as you said, they were also were shocked at what real people say and do. I was supposed to go with them, but I figured I’d let them spend their $12.50 FIRST and then if it was worth it, I’d go spend mine. I’m a great mom like that.
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@Sassy, I have seen it in theaters twice. Totally worth the cost.
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@Avitable, Oh, hubby and I have decided to go this weekend. After hearing my sons talk about it, we totally want to see it. Plus, there’s a particular scene I’m DYING to see. *Wink*
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Twitter: ashleighlynne
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I can’t wait to see this, and you just made my desire deeper. I thought Borat was hysterical and don’t understand how people don’t find it funny.
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@Ashleigh, they usually have very blunt senses of humor and like Dane Cook or Jeff Foxworthy.
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The whole movie has been spoiled for me now.
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@Lynda, I ruined it all, I know!
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I need to squeeze a screening of Bruno before the school holidays. That man has grande cojones.
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@SingleParentDad, the man actually went to the Middle East!
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Twitter: hismuse
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I think people suck but would I like it?
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@Robin, did you see Borat?
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Twitter: hismuse
, July 15th, 2009: 11:18 AM
@Avitable, no.
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@Robin, rent that first. If you find it funny, check out Bruno.
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Twitter: missbritt
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“If, however, you still have hope in your heart that people are inherently good, this movie may make you question your outlook on life. It may make you sad and cry. It will also make you laugh, but there will be moments where you will literally recoil in horror at the things that real people do and say.”
It’s not that I was unaware. It’s that I don’t think that part of humanity is funny.
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@Miss Britt, I didn’t say that you were unaware of how horrible people are, just that if you still are optimistic about it, this might make you think rather than laugh.
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Twitter: missbritt
, July 15th, 2009: 11:18 AM
@Avitable, it didn’t make me think. It made me cringe.
I’m not sure how ACCEPTING the lowest common denominators or humanity is funny.
I also didn’t think the movie did any favors for the gay community.
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@Miss Britt, it’s funny because it’s nice to see that type of idiocy and ignorance being brought to light. And why would the movies do any favors for the gay community? It’s a comedy, not activism. It put more of a face on the rampant homophobia and prejudice that exists in America, so that could prove to create more dialogue, which is only a good thing.
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Twitter: missbritt
, July 15th, 2009: 11:32 AM
@Avitable, let me clarify.
By “didn’t do any favors” I mean “perpetuated harmful stereotypes”.
There’s a difference between not being activism and encouraging bigotry.
Which is ironic since, ya know, it was all about “ignorance being brought to light”.
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@Miss Britt, how did it encourage bigotry? By having men kiss in front of a crowd of ignorant rednecks? They’re going to be bigoted with or without the confrontation of that which they fear the most.
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Twitter: missbritt
, July 15th, 2009: 11:43 AM
@Avitable, noooooooooo…
How about the main character depicting a gay man with no emotional depth, an inability to safely raise a child, and an obsession with jamming anything he can into his ass?
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Twitter: Jayman3768
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Well I have a pretty low opinion of humanity and think that most people are pretty shitty. So, I would probably like this movie. I don’t think I’ll see it at the theaters, although I’m considering doing. I’m actually surprised that it’s being shown here. Usually movies like this get banned in my little town. I’ll probably wait for the DVD.
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@Jay, they actually get banned?
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I’m already pretty sure I’ll like this movie, but the repercussions of seeing so much ignorance might make me stabby after seeing it, right?
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@Sybil Law, nah, you’ll be too busy laughing!
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Twitter: Faiqa
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I just don’t think he’s that funny. And, like Britt said, I’m aware of the fact that people can be morons, but I don’t necessarily think it’s funny.
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@Faiqa, yes, but you love to laugh at ignorance. I think you’d like it.
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Twitter: s_csr
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I guess now I *have* to see it now that my second and third favorite men have decreed that it is awesome. I wasn’t that impressed with Borat but I’m all about ignorance being touted into a top grossing comedic film so I should like Bruno. I’d rather see it at home so that it won’t be as embarrassing when I undoubtedly pee my pants. But I don’t want my kids seeing this so yeah, to the movies I go. If I have time. And money.
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@Sheila (Charm School Reject), you could always watch it at home after they go to bed.
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I never saw “Borat” but now I think I need to see it and “Bruno” just to see what all the fuss is about.
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@Jenni, watch Borat first and see if you like it.
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I can’t wait to see this! I’m watching it on Friday, I think. Thanks for the review.
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@cat, hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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Twitter: hellohahanarf
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i like the rose colored glasses i am wearing so i think i’ll skip this flick.
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@hello haha narf, that is probably wise.
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I am dying, DYING, to see this movie. I cannot wait.
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@Bridget, go on a weeknight. Nothing better than a Tuesday or Wednesday night at the theater.
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Twitter: VerdantDude
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There is zero chance of me seeing this. I can’t stand Borat or Bruno. I can understand why some folks dig Sacha Baron Cohen, but he has never, ever made me laugh.
I had the same problem with Andy Kaufman back in the day. These guys that always stayed in character. I dunno. Doesn’t tickle my funny bone.
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@B.E. Earl, I love their commitment to comedy.
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Twitter: ellemmes
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I think I’m giving this movie a pass too. I will end up sad and angry at the really dumb things people do, and that’s not what I look for in a movie.
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@floating princess, it will make you laugh a lot, too!
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I have to say I have never really been an Ali G fan and did not see the point in Borat as people like Carlos Mencia and David Chapell do it better. Then last week I saw part of Borat and laughed my ass off. I will probably not get to the theatre for this, we don’t get to go much with a small child, but I will check it out on DVD.
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@mountainmomma18, Carlos Mencia is a hack who steals all of his bits from everyone else. Dave Chappelle is funny, but Mencia needs to be shot.
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I’m trying to convince my girlfriend to go watch this with me. To be honest, I didn’t think Borat was that good. Love him as Ali G though and the previews for this one do look really good.
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@Kevin Spencer, I liked Bruno better than Borat, although I really liked Borat, too.
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The man is brilliant. He’s Sarah Silverman in pants — or without, actually — in my mind. They’re both brilliant in their own way.
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@Dawn, yes they are. Mmmm, Sarah.
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I don’t think I came out of the movie all sad or angry about the dumb people in this world. I came out disgusted with people, yes however…I also love the way Sacha can bring humor to what is essentially a huge social studies project.
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@Hilly, that’s the positive to already being disgusted with people. I was able to let go of that and laugh my ass off!
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I had never heard of Sascha Cohen (already forgot his middle name, yeesh!) or Ali G before I saw Borat. And I just about squeezed me out a pickle laughing during that flick. I loved it. I’ve always known that my twisted dark sarcastic caustic wit was not your usual run of the mill female type, but so what? I love my sense of humor. So what if you don’t.
I knew when I heard that Sascha made another funny ha ha movie that I was going to go see it. I thought I’d even see it with my 16 yr old and my 19 yr old (son’s, thank God). But, they already got the thumbs down from their friends who saw it the night it came out, so it looks like I’m going stag. I could care less what viewpoint other people have about this guy, and his movies, if I want to laugh, I’m going to pay my $$ and laugh gall darn it. Shoosh.
Is it any coincidence that Borat and Bruno both start with B’s, and have 5 letters?
Love,
Julie
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@Julie, your sons’ friends might not have liked it because the gay themes may have made them uncomfortable. You should bring your sons to see it anyways.
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Twitter: poppycede
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I did not see Borat, I will not see brüno.
I will, however, see GI JOE!!!!! GREAT AMERICAN HERO!!! WOOT!
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@Poppy, why not?
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I can’t wait to see Bruno. I loved Borat, which is semi embarrassing, but very true. If ever I need to laugh, I imagine the part when he comes out of the bathroom with the bag of his own shit and hands it to the host. oh my. It’s cinema at its best.
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@Amanda of Shamelessly Sassy, yeah, that scene is so cringe-worthy and hysterical.
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Is Bruno gay?
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@Robin, does the Pope shit in the woods?
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Twitter: Readerwrites
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Maybe I’ll see it tomorrow after I finish all I the work I didn’t do yesterday. Oh and just by the way, I read your post about your new hotness and I just want to say you have always been super hot. Pounds or no pounds. Smart people are hot. Period.
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@Nina, thank you.
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