Brüno
With the global success of Borat, it was clear that mocumentary satirist Sacha Baron Cohen
needed a change of guise for another attack on prejudice. Enter homosexual
"fashionista" Brüno, and his quest to become "the biggest Austrian
superstar since Hitler". Once more Cohen bounces bravely through a flurry of
evocative set pieces and interviews, leaving embarrassed and angry American's
in his wake.
As with Borat, the nagging doubts regarding each scene's authenticity is an inevitable distraction, while the countless lewd jokes grow tiresome. Though the character is not as charming as his Kazakhstani cousin, the fact remains that Cohen is a master of his trade. His comic timing and characterisation make each scene a rip-roaring success, as he manipulates his targets for side-splitting results. With disturbingly pushy parents and a session with a gay converter among the many highlights, Brüno is a superb satire, not to be missed.
As with Borat, the nagging doubts regarding each scene's authenticity is an inevitable distraction, while the countless lewd jokes grow tiresome. Though the character is not as charming as his Kazakhstani cousin, the fact remains that Cohen is a master of his trade. His comic timing and characterisation make each scene a rip-roaring success, as he manipulates his targets for side-splitting results. With disturbingly pushy parents and a session with a gay converter among the many highlights, Brüno is a superb satire, not to be missed.
Owen Lewis
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