#11
Bruno (dir. Mazer)
Expected Release Date: 10th July
Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen
Studio: Warner Bros
Funkyzeit Mit Bruno!
Bruno: Do you think if you changed the bible stories you’d get people more easy to relate to them? (sic)
Christian Rock Star: I don’t think you need to change anything bro…
Bruno: But if you had instead of the fish story and did it about sushi.
Just one of the countless ridiculous suggestions which has spouted from Bruno’s motor mouth.
Sacha Baron Cohen returns with Bruno, the faux-Austrian homosexual reporter, who terrorizes fashion runways and humiliates world luminaries. Bruno is the least known Sacha Baron Cohen (after Ali G and Borat) however his brand of humour always appealed to me the most.
Whereas Ali G attempts to be a bigot and annoying to his interviewees and Borat has a child-like naiviety which provides a charming edge to his character, Bruno is just a broth of pure evil. The way he questions his unlucky victims is the most beguiling and unsettling and provides an extra dimension to which most other comedians are not aspiring (their stand up routines being the sole exception).
In cinematic terms however, we have already seen Cohen use a basic plot as the vehicle for Borat to display his comedic talents. Therefore in terms of narrative backdrop, what can we expect? Well, word is inevitably schtum as Cohen’s increased familiarity provides a greater challenge to hit the right notes. If his recent mixed reception at the Golden Globes is any true indication, then work is cut out for him.
A masterpiece or a missed opportunity? We just have to wait with bated breath…
Freddy Prinze Junior!
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