Bruno (2009)
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- Synopsis
- Borat trickster Sacha Baron Cohen returns to the big screen to offer yet another stinging dose of sociopolitical satire in this comedy that finds him assuming the persona of gay fashionmonger Bruno, the self-proclaimed "voice of Austrian youth TV....
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- Director(s)
- Larry Charles
- Distributor(s)
- Universal
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 88 min.
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Critic Reviews
Entertainment Weekly | Owen GleibermanAdd Critic to Favorites
The movie is a toxic dart aimed at the spangly new heart of American hypocrisy: our fake-tolerant, fake-charitable, fake-liberated-yet-still madly-closeted fame culture.Read the full review
Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
A no-holds-barred comedy permitting several holds I had not dreamed of. The needle on my internal Laugh Meter went haywire, bouncing among hilarity, appreciation, shock, admiration, disgust, disbelief and appalled incredulity.Read the full review
Rolling Stone | Peter TraversAdd Critic to Favorites
You'll hoot and holler as it strips down its targets and sticks it to them, hardcore. Baron Cohen is the pure, untamed id of movie comedy.Read the full review
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12/10/09 In the latest lawsuit filed against Borat/Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen , a Palestinian shopkeeper is claiming that he was falsely portrayed as a terrorist in Bruno, harming his reputation and business. | The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) -
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Less Bruno, more Cohen in DVD
11/19/09 British satirist Sacha Baron Cohen rarely does interviews, at least as himself, for his confrontational comedy. | JAM! Showbiz -
Bruno Leads British Comedy Awards
11/17/09 Sacha Baron Cohen 's controversial movie Bruno is leading the nominations at the British Comedy Awards, scooping a nod in the coveted Best Film category. | The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) -
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11/15/09 NBC is developing a semi-scripted comedy from sitcom vet Larry Charles and McG's Wonderland shingle. | Variety