Review of Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006) by Jessica H — 09 Oct 2012

Sometimes it's funny, other times it is insulting.

This review of Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006) was written by Jessica H on 09 Oct 2012.

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

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