Review of Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006) by Joseph S — 10 Feb 2013

Funny at times, but over rated and predictable.

This review of Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006) was written by Joseph S on 10 Feb 2013.

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan has generally received very positive reviews.

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