Sacha Baron Cohen publicly apologizes to Kazakhstan for ‘Borat,’ 20 years after the film’s release
British actor Sacha Baron Cohen has publicly apologized to the people of Kazakhstan for his portrayal of Borat in the 2006 film of the same name. “Borat” follows Borat Sagdiyev, a fictional journalist from Kazakhstan who travels to the United States to make a documentary, encounters American culture, and finds himself in all sorts of comical situations.
After a brief theatrical run, Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Ali G: Who Iz I?” is set to stream on Prime Video this Wednesday, October 28. The film, Cohen’s directorial debut, was initially planned for a wide release but faced online backlash, leading Amazon MGM Studios to adjust its strategy and prioritize streaming. The story follows the character as he learns his girlfriend Julie is expecting a child, prompting him to return to America to regain his former status.
However, he soon faces adversaries who may jeopardize both his and his child's lives. Actress Morgana Robinson replaces Kellie Bright in the role of Julie, who previously played the character in the 2002 film "Ali G Indahouse." Cohen also appeared in "Ladies First," a Netflix comedy, and "Balls Up," both premiering on Prime Video.
The movie has received mixed reviews, with a 48% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and our reviewer described it as "dispiriting and painfully humorless," citing that Cohen's attempts to recreate his previous magic are hampered by a culture that has shifted significantly.
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