I have to admit, when the first episode of Borat came out more than ten years ago, I especially liked it. Attacking the politically incorrect in a way that is more politically incorrect than politically incorrect is both enjoyable and stylish. I even used Borat's theme music as a ringtone for my phone, and then I watched all of Baron Cohen's haunted works for the first time.
But after 14 years, the second episode is what let me down. The content of the story and the stalks in it are almost the same as those in the first episode. You can see the shadow of the first episode of learning manners and going to the dance, but you just replace the manner experts with internet celebrities. Laughing can still make me laugh, but the look and wonder that the first episode showed is gone now.
As for the so-called highlight "Giuliani's Playing with Girls Case", it can only be said to be a boring prank. Do you think Lao Zhu has a heart for improvement? That's for sure. You can tell from the fact that he sat on the bed with an honest butt, and patted the mistress's waist with his hand. But you must know that the heroine has been constantly discharging during the visit, pouring in the soup, and then invited Lao Zhu to the bedroom. This is a pretty obvious signal for any male, right? And the heroine doesn't look like a minor in any way, two consenting adults who can do whatever they like in a free country. When Lao Zhu didn't take off his clothes, you rushed in and said that the girl was underage. I really don't know what to prove? Then you might as well say that she is a man, Lao Zhu sodomy?
On the other hand, when we saw Baron Cohen's "Who is America?" the year before, it was different. The spoofs in this work are completely different. All the victims' misconduct and language were caught, and they were given no mercy at all. In the end, I got a congressman to resign because of this, which made people hooked. This is the real strength of Sasha Cohen's spoof. So why is the old Zhu scene in Borat 2 so pale? It is estimated that it may be launched before the election, so I can only choose a prank that is closest to a scandal for a limited time, even if it is not a scandal at all. . .
This also brings to the most unpleasant point of the whole work, that is, the taste of political propaganda is too strong. Reviving a character that was very popular 14 years ago, and still attacking the Republican Party with the same taste 14 years ago, I am a little impatient in 2020. Yes, 14 years ago this kind of "left glue" thought was very insidious, but it is different today, otherwise Trump would not have a market.
And just when you think "Zuojiao" is too greasy, unexpectedly, he will come to a happy ending in which the father suddenly realizes, repents, and the father and daughter reconcile with each other. That's not right. Isn't Borat supposed to be so cheap? How could it be a Hollywood ending? It turns out that this is not only a "left glue", but also a false "left glue".
Free art from politics, we know Sasha Baron Cohen can do better.
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