I don't throw around the word "genius," but unreservedly apply it to Sacha Baron Cohen as a comedian. He has me laughing too much to care if his humor is in poor taste or not. Though it is ultimately best that many people are put off by his humor, I regret that there will not be a sequel to this box office bomb.
Grimsby, or as I prefer, The Brothers Grimsby reaches great heights of hilariousness without overstaying its welcome at 83 minutes. Furthermore, there is story enough to have me care for the main characters. I'd probably rate it an 8/10 if not for the overly frenetic action sequences.
As for its dismal box office returns, it seems that too many Americans don't get the British and couldn't care less. It also seems that too many people failed to perceive a well-wrought story beyond the risqué comedy. They went to the trouble of offering a dignified and reasonably coherent storyline, and like pearls before swine, people high-horsed it in response. Sheesh!
I liked Borat, but consider this and the mockumentary Brüno to be Sacha Baron Cohen at his very best!
Grimsby, or as I prefer, The Brothers Grimsby reaches great heights of hilariousness without overstaying its welcome at 83 minutes. Furthermore, there is story enough to have me care for the main characters. I'd probably rate it an 8/10 if not for the overly frenetic action sequences.
As for its dismal box office returns, it seems that too many Americans don't get the British and couldn't care less. It also seems that too many people failed to perceive a well-wrought story beyond the risqué comedy. They went to the trouble of offering a dignified and reasonably coherent storyline, and like pearls before swine, people high-horsed it in response. Sheesh!
I liked Borat, but consider this and the mockumentary Brüno to be Sacha Baron Cohen at his very best!