Thumbs down to Borat …

Saw Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan this weekend.

The movie is about Borat, a television reporter from Kazakhstan who comes to America to film a documentary. Along the way, he offends, insults or attacks just about everyone he meets, from feminists to a minister to Pamela Anderson.

The significant other liked it. I did not.

I knew going in that I probably wouldn’t, as I had seen some of the Borat shows on HBO and wasn’t overly impressed with them. I just didn’t expect it to be as offensive as it was. The film makes fun of and insults everyone, especially Jewish people.

I’ve never really understood why some folks think that cruelly, mercilessly mocking others for their beliefs or religion is funny or makes for good entertainment. This movie did nothing to change my mind.

But what really made me dislike it was the scene in the hotel room with Borat and his producer. Yikes. Unfortunately, those images will be burned into my mind for many, many days to come.

Some folks (like Entertainment Weekly) think that this is the funniest movie ever made, but it gets a big thumbs down from me.

What about you? Do you love or hate Borat? Inquiring minds want to know …

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