Borat is Veddy Nice

By John Do, managing editor
Friday, November 17, 2006

Borat is anything but the regular flick at the cinema. Such unorthodox behavior, so many grammatical errors, and the most awkward situations will have the school talking.

Strangely, when asked about this movie, students don't remember the plot or the special effects. “It's [Borat's] improper use of the English language,” remarked Junior Gabe Rubio. Indeed, throughout the movie, his racial slurs, moments for rejoice, and accusations are all filled with grammatical errors that will make English teachers cringe.

The plot of the movie is equally unusual. A famous Kazakhstani journalist, Borat Sagdiyev travels to the United States to “make benefit glorious nation of Kazakhstan.” His adventures on the New York subway and learning English punchlines get better once he watches his first Baywatch episode. Captivated by Pamela Anderson, he deceives his manager, Azamat, to travel across the country.

Borat, along with Azamat, embarks on his wild, cross-country escapade to marry Pamela Anderson. Traveling in an ice cream truck and with a security bear in hand, they make their way through the states to explore the quirks of American culture. It's a hilarious road trip filled with awkward encounters between Borat and neighborhood gypsies, age-old Jews, Christians, gangsters, and all the various groups a satire can poke fun at.

Although Borat gives the impression that it is a superficial movie based solely on humor, its heart lies in its message that everyone has imperfections. With his heavy Eastern European accent, Borat rips away at the veil that shrouds the racism in the states.

This British comedian has created an improvised movie with a clueless movie cast into a successful movie. Borat's clearly a success, so I'm guessing Borat "will not be execute."

Score: 10/10
Running Time: 1 hr. 22 min.
Genres: Comedy and Adaptation
R for pervasive strong crude and sexual content including graphic nudity, and language.