Humor Was Overdone

Rating: 3/10 (22 November 2006)

This movie was done by someone who truly does not understand that there are many different cultures within the former-USSR. Borat is portrayed with a fake Russian accent, when in fact Kazakhstan is not a Slavic country. The movie had a lot of potential. It could have stopped while it had a chance to. It did try to show some of the differences in thinking between two cultures. However, then it became a caricature. It became gross, offensive, and disgusting. This should really offend the people of Kazakhstan. Borat is portrayed as being completely insane and lacking any manners. The movie was funny at moments, but then became disgusting. At some point, I just got annoyed by Borat. He didn't seem funny anymore, just obnoxious. Borat also does a disservice. The audience learns nothing real about Kazakhstan, and is not left with any curiosity to find out more. The movie was revolting and silly.