invisibleunicornninja I don't get why this has an average rating that is so much lower than Borat. In terms of political commentary, pacing, music, cinematography, and premise, both are nearly the same. Is it because he's gay? I mean I'm gay and I know that a lot of other gay people found this funny. The political commentary in Borat was more about race but people got less offended I guess? I don't understand why this movie has such a low rating.I'd recommend this movie. I didn't laugh quite as much as I did watching Borat, but it was still absolutely hilarious, and a lot of fun. If you enjoy a lot of crude humor, then you'll like this one. And if you haven't seen Borat either, then watch that too.

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.

brchthethird For whatever reason, I saw this twice in theaters back in 2009. I thought it was pretty funny then, if a little awkward in places. It also had a weak story, but BORAT had basically the same problem. Now with seven years of perspective, I found it about as funny as I did then, but I watched it with better company this time. A slim majority of the gags hit, but I laughed just as hard at them the third time around. Despite being quite scattershot in its targets until the final act, BRUNO does have some interesting points about the way homosexuals and homosexuality are treated in America. Definitely not for the easily offended, and probably best suited to Sacha Baron Cohen fans.

eric262003 Five years ago I was at the opening of the film "Bruno" having the time of my life laughing until I accidentally fell off your seat. As I was having the time of my life, a dozen patrons got up and left in anger and disgust. And I said to myself if these guys were appalled by the actions of Sacha Baron Cohen's controversial character Bruno, then I guess it's safe to say that he must have done his job right. I am led to believe that fans who come to see "Bruno" are purposely going for the sake of being shocked, humiliated, slandered and offended. In 2006 Cohen starred in the controversial film "Borat" people were very flabbergasted and expected the unexpected. In the film "Bruno", from the trailer, people were already outraged and went far as to file lawsuits and all the "Borat" fans were milking about it. And yet people just still continue to become amazed and yet offended at the same time.When I saw "Bruno" I not only laughed at every minute, but I also felt a huge sigh of relief. In a fabricated world where being politically correct is not optional which comes at the cost of a lack of creativity and originality, "Bruno" represents a film where someone has the gonads to step up, go all the way and create something new and refreshing and for that it truly has my approval. Following the legacy of its predecessor "Borat", "Bruno" tells the tale of a gay Austrian supermodel Bruno whose upcoming show was sadly cancelled. Without hesitation he takes his show to America in hopes to rectify his position to exceptional fame. His antics will shock you as he goes way beyond his expectations like pitching an idea for a reality show by turning his gay ways over to becoming super straight like Tom Cruise and John Travolta. He goes far by exploiting everyone from Republican politicians to rednecks who are protesting against homosexuals. "Borat" director Larry Charles has a similar format, but still very effective. Bruno invades into celebrity events and unravels the ugliness of both celebrities and celebrity wannabes alike. Whereas, "Borat" shocked people unexpectedly, "Bruno" has lost a bit of its steam and a bit of its originality, but it still succeeded to intrigue others while at the same time angered the film fanatics. It's puzzling flaw is that it is hard to determine which scenes were real and which ones were orchestrated. It may seem believable that congressman Ron Paul was likely exploited thanks to hilarious scene with Bruno, but it is hard to imagine that top stars like Paula Abdul and Harrison Ford were oblivious as to what they're about to get during their respected interviews. Even the supporting characters like the overwhelmed L.A. agent was so deep it couldn't possibly be believable. With the overpowering of ambush journalism in America and with guys who like shock value to their movies like Michael Moore and "Jackass" to the "Trailer Park Guys", I thought "Bruno" overall was an in your face screwball comedy that had a taste of Stephen Colbert over "Candid Camera". The movie shows zero sympathy for any of its actions or reactions, even when it blatantly attacks both the gay and anti-gay community. The film was custom made for moderate film viewers who have a political frame of mind and who seem like they can still find time to laugh at their faults and at the same time someone else's faults. And it's made for people who are not appalled by raunchy sexual humour which is why this movie is rated R. Of course there are a myriad of deleted scenes from the movie that are left on eternally on the Hollywood table. Such scenes involving LaToya Jackson were cut down (maybe in the wake following the death of her brother Michael Jackson for fear of retribution). And then there was others like the bingo scene was dropped without warning.Sure this movie has been rated NC-17, it still lobbies to fall under an rating knowing that the surprises come at you and smack you in the face. I was very excited when I got the DVD, the commentaries are priceless and the deleted scenes were equally offensive as the movie itself. The extras may even go far as to usurp the film itself and that is not entirely a bad thing.So to summarize, I highly recommend you see "Bruno" and you will be shocked, angered and at the same time be mystified, all while your laughing your butts off which was really what this movie was intended on doing. Don't come crying to me if you get offended by the material, unless your laughing yourself to tears.