PlatinumRead Just so...so bad

Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Hayleigh Joseph This is ultimately a movie about the very bad things that can happen when we don't address our unease, when we just try to brush it off, whether that's to fit in or to preserve our self-image.

Celia A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

jonsefcik How does Borat have a 7.3 and this only a 5.8? Both movies follow basically the same formula: A crazy, super exaggerated walking stereotype played by Sacha Baron Cohen goes to America, getting involved in wacky antics and meeting some celebrities along the way, often in front of real unsuspecting crowds. Do people hate this movie because its the same formula again? I guess you could argue Borat is a little funnier than Bruno, but even still, its hard to get a laugh out of me and I involuntarily burst out laughing at least 15 or 20 times. Is it because of offensive, overly exaggerated gay stereotypes? I know this movie goes a bit far at points, but come on people, have a sense of humor! Pointing out Americans' ignorance of foreigners with funny accents is OK but doing the same thing with gays is too much? Sure. I often find myself rating movies lower than the average score, but this is a great movie, and I'd easily give it a 7 or 8. I honestly have no idea where the hate for this movie is coming from. Granted, its a HARD R and some of its more extreme content might be a little off putting to some, but come on people, this movie is hilarious!

patomartinezfgo If you have seen the movie Borat, you probably know what to expect from this film. This film is Sacha playing as "Bruno", an Austrian homosexual that wants to become famous in America. This movie follows the same tropes as Borat, including talking to celebrities and being ridiculous in public while pretending to be this character.This movie, like Borat, contains a lot of explicit content and try to do some outrageous things and you get to see how people react to it. One thing that both movies have in common is that apart from the comedy, they have things to say about America and its culture. This one has a lot of things to say, just like Borat.Actually, I feel almost the same way about Borat and Bruno. I do believe that the movie Borat was way funnier. Don't get me wrong, Bruno is a very funny movie, but Borat is way better.Also, I do believe this movie doesn't have a very underlining plot such as Borat. Borat's plot was way more entertaining and got him into funnier situations.I know I shouldn't compare a movie with another one. But it is so hard not to compare these two because they really are similar. In my opinion, you should watch Borat first, if you have watched it, and you liked it, you are probably going to like this one too.

Python Hyena Bruno (2009): Dir: Larry Charles / Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Gustaf Hammarsten, Clifford Banagale, Paula Abdul, Michelle McLaren: Explicit and vulgar comedy about a flamboyant Austrian fashion celebrity who decides to seek fame in America. It opens well but structure is divided into numerous situations that play off as gross skits as oppose to further the story. Director Larry Charles and star Sacha Baron Cohen both collaborated on the superior Borat and are again aided by fine locations. The story structure is a near replica of Borat as the disoriented hero travels to unfamiliar land where his lifestyle is met with scorn. Cohen plays Bruno whose homosexuality betrays his judgement. In Australia he seemed on top of his game but in America he is at the mercy of his own ignorance. Gustaf Hammarsten plays his gay lover and personal assistant. He will remind viewers of Borat's companion only instead of naked wrestling in a hotel room, it is blatant sexual wrestling in front of the whole world. Clifford Banagale as Bruno's ex lover could have been broader. There are also numerous effective cameos most notably Paula Abdul whose appearance has her faced with a guy wheeled out with sushi covering his naked body. Michelle McLaren plays a dominatrix, and Gary Williams plays a spiritualist. This film mocks celebrity but it isn't for the squeamish. Score: 6 / 10

LeonardHaid My hero is an imaginary fellow in an imaginary scenario. He is almost identical to me, but there are two huge differences - he is adept at converting innermost thought into stirring words of passion and truth, and he is brave, the Sacha Baron Cohen kind of brave when he made Bruno. My hero is at a movie critics gathering. Oh look, there's that critic from one of America's oldest and most revered publications who wrote that Bruno "will appeal only to those in the vortex of puberty, or to adults who have failed to progress beyond it." My hero will make a speech to this group, and by the end of his speech everyone will think Bruno is the greatest film of all time. But I am not that hero. Bruno is the best movie ever, and I have not convinced you. Not even close. I could at least try a whole lot harder, but I don't see the point. I've never been good at persuading others through solid reasoning and creative thinking that an idea is right. One key similarity that I and my hero have - we are both extremely perceptive. But don't we all think we're perceptive. If you don't get Bruno, then you don't get it. And if you get it, I think you're very perceptive indeed.