Sacha Baron Cohen is back and at it again. After creating “Borat” and making it a hit, Cohen decided to create “Bruno”. And like “Borat”, Cohen once again doesn’t miss a beat. He’s a comedic genius. He’s outstanding and fabulous. But the best word to describe Cohen is absolutely fearless.
The film is about a gay Austrian model named Bruno, and he just got fired for wearing his unusual suit entirely made of velcro. He then wants to become a celebrity in Los Angeles, and would do anything to get this done. From adopting an African baby to, yes, attempting to become straight. There is no question here that this film may offend many people out there. Cohen not only takes some shots at gay America, but also pokes some fun at Mexicans, African-Americans, and even celebrities. But the bottom line is that all the satire in this film is amazingly funny. I don’t care what anyone says or feels about the content in “Bruno”, but it is undeniably hilarious.
Let us also get one more thing straight, this is not a film for children, immature teens, thin-skinned people, or weak stomachs. Ok, “Bruno” is not for many people out there. But if you aren’t in one of those categories, you will have extreme fun watching this film. But when the poster reads the “R” rating, it really means it. “Bruno” actually pushes the boundaries of the “R” rating. The only thing that may keep this film from being a porno may be the little black boxes covering everything.
But back to my review. This film definitely has some greatness in it. Yes, some situations may seem staged, but a lot of the pranks seem freakishly real. Because of this, “Bruno” is outright hilarious from start to end. You will undoubtedly cringe at some of the insane, shocking, and unbelievable moments. But when you combine cringing with huge laughter, you get a classic comedy that is just as funny as Sacha Baron Cohen’s other creation, “Borat”. I can sum up “Bruno” in simply two words: outrageously outrageous.
Rating: 31/2 out of 4
