Stars, normal people and non-Republicans all agree: "Borat 2" is a funny, shocking and important film.
Since October 23, subscribers to Amazon Prime Video can watch the sequel to the coarse comedy "Borat" by and with Sacha Baron Cohen (49). Shortly before the upcoming presidential election on November 3rd, "Borat Anschluss Moviefilm" or in short "Borat 2" holds the mirror up to the USA once again. Famous fans of the cult Kazakhs with the ill-fitting suit agree that what can be seen in it, shocked and amused at the same time.
Comedy actor Seth Rogen (38) got the strip "Viewed six times and I can't wait to see it a seventh time. It's crazy and wonderful and couldn't be more contemporary. It also features some of the funniest scenes I've ever seen in a movie." In a second tweet he once again explicitly praised Borat actor Sacha Baron Cohen. He is "the only person I know who literally puts their life on the line for their art".
Demi Lovato learns from Rudy Giuliani
Of course, the shameful scene of Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani (76) is also hotly debated among the stars. At one point in "Borat 2", the ex-Mayor of New York City grabs his open pants during an interview with Borat's supposedly underage daughter. Giuliani then defended himself on Twitter that he just wanted to put his shirt in. Not only Demi Lovato (28) doesn't buy it: "So you always drink with reporters, follow them into the bedroom and then lie down on the bed to have them remove the microphone for you? I guess I've had my interviews so far wrong", she wrote on Twitter.
Also "Will & Grace" star Debra Messing (52) could Can't believe the Giuliani scene: "Trump has 'only the best'." Actor John Cusack (54) also took the news channel Fox News to his chest, which is said to be unprofessional close to Trump and wrote: "Don't worry, the Fox News smack will find a justification."
Praise for the film duo
"Guardians of the Galaxy" director James Gunn (54) is full of praise for the film "Borat 2" and the commitment of the main actors Sacha Baron Cohen and Maria Bakalova (25), who embodies the daughter of the title character. "I love Borat. I laughed hard and was shocked", so Gunn.Amy Schumer (39) also attests: "'Borat 2' is the funniest movie I've ever seen and it comes at just the right time."
With this, Gunn and Schumer sum up the basic tenor of many viewers. Especially the Bulgarian newcomer Bakalova stole many scenes from Borat. She is even more fearless than him found a Twitter user. The continuation makes you laugh on the one hand, and on the other hand comes up with warmth that you thought was impossible. "'Borat 2' is surprisingly heartwarming and exactly what we needed in this terrible 2020", wrote a user.