Can you Guess? Giuliani vs. Borat: The Legal Battle Over a Prank Gone Wild

1. Brüno 2009，IMDB Rating: 5.9, IMDB Votes: 154448, ID: 0889583
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‘Brüno’ is a comedy that features Sacha Baron Cohen as a flamboyantly gay Austrian fashionista. The film is filled with crude humor and outrageous situations. Despite its explicit content, the film is praised for its cultural insights and laughs. It’s a film that pushes the envelope, offering a unique blend of humor and social commentary.
2. Ali G Indahouse 2002，IMDB Rating: 6.2, IMDB Votes: 96346, ID: 0284837
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‘Ali G Indahouse’ introduces Ali G, a white gangsta-rapper wannabe, to American audiences. The film is filled with crude humor and outrageous situations. Despite its explicit content, the film is praised for its cultural insights and laughs. It’s a film that pushes the envelope, offering a unique blend of humor and social commentary.
3. Who Is America? 2018，IMDB Rating: 8.3, IMDB Votes: 20541, ID: 8679236
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Sacha Baron Cohen’s ‘Who Is America?’ is a satirical comedy that pushes the boundaries of political correctness. It’s a daring exploration of the American political landscape, but its controversial nature might not be for everyone. The show gained notoriety for a scene involving Rudy Giuliani, which became a point of contention. As a movie lover, I found the show’s audacity intriguing, but its divisive humor might not appeal to all.
4. Grimsby 2016，IMDB Rating: 6.2, IMDB Votes: 112203, ID: 3381008
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‘Grimsby’, starring Sacha Baron Cohen, is a comedy that combines outrageous humor with action sequences. However, the humor often misses the mark and the plot is somewhat disjointed. The movie features a scene with a character resembling Donald Trump, which has sparked controversy. As a viewer, I found the film’s humor to be a bit too over-the-top, but it does offer some laughs for those who enjoy Cohen’s unique brand of comedy.
5. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 2006，IMDB Rating: 6.6, IMDB Votes: 202016, ID: 0415306
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‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby’ is a comedy that parodies the world of NASCAR racing. The film, starring Will Ferrell, is filled with absurd humor and over-the-top characters. Despite its comedic approach, the film offers a critique of American culture. As a viewer, I appreciated the film’s humor, but also recognized its insightful commentary on the obsession with winning in sports.
6. Hugo 2011，IMDB Rating: 7.5, IMDB Votes: 338298, ID: 0970179
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Martin Scorsese’s ‘Hugo’ is a visually stunning film that tells a heartwarming story of a young boy’s adventure in a Parisian train station. The film beautifully pays homage to the early days of cinema. However, the film’s connection to the topic is indirect, as Sacha Baron Cohen plays a supporting role as the Station Inspector. As a viewer, I was captivated by the film’s visual storytelling and its celebration of cinema’s history.
7. Madagascar 2005，IMDB Rating: 6.9, IMDB Votes: 442166, ID: 0351283
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Madagascar is a charming animated comedy about a group of zoo animals who find themselves stranded on an island. The film humorously portrays their struggle to adapt to the wild, which is a stark contrast to their comfortable life in the zoo. However, the movie doesn’t seem to have any direct connection to the topic of Rudy Giuliani’s lawsuit.
8. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa 2008，IMDB Rating: 6.6, IMDB Votes: 250290, ID: 0479952
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The sequel, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, takes our beloved characters to the African continent where they encounter members of their own species for the first time. The film is an improvement on the original with more fleshed-out characters and consistent humor. Yet, it doesn’t appear to have any relevance to the Giuliani-Borat lawsuit.
9. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 2007，IMDB Rating: 7.3, IMDB Votes: 389031, ID: 0408236
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a dark musical about a barber seeking revenge. It’s a bloody yet captivating film with heartbreak, mayhem, and meat pies. Despite its compelling narrative, it doesn’t seem to have any connection to the Giuliani-Borat lawsuit.
10. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues 2013，IMDB Rating: 6.3, IMDB Votes: 193487, ID: 1229340
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Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues is a hilarious sequel where Ron Burgundy finds himself in a CNN-type network in the eighties. The film is funny and improves upon the original. However, it doesn’t seem to have any relevance to the topic of Giuliani’s legal issues.
11. Alice Through the Looking Glass 2016，IMDB Rating: 6.2, IMDB Votes: 123763, ID: 2567026
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A sequel to Tim Burton’s 2010 film ‘Alice in Wonderland’, ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ is a visually impressive but underwhelming story. The plot revolves around Alice traveling into the past to prevent the Jabberwocky from roasting the parents of the Mad Hatter. Despite its stunning visuals, the movie lacks depth and character development.
12. The Spy Who Dumped Me 2018，IMDB Rating: 6.0, IMDB Votes: 83592, ID: 6663582
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The Spy Who Dumped Me is an action comedy that pairs Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon. The movie’s plot is a bit far-fetched, but the chemistry between the two leads makes it an enjoyable watch. However, the extreme violence serves as a jarring contrast to the goofy antics.
13. The Trial of the Chicago 7 2020，IMDB Rating: 7.7, IMDB Votes: 195008, ID: 1070874
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The Trial of the Chicago 7 is a compelling courtroom drama that offers a unique character study of a spy. The film details the trial of the men accused of conspiring to provoke violence during the riots of 1968. Despite its intense acting and subject matter, the film feels a bit too refined and manufactured.
14. The Spy 2019，IMDB Rating: 7.9, IMDB Votes: 49958, ID: 5952634
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The Spy is a thrilling story about the real-life Israeli Mossad agent Eli Cohen who went deep undercover in Syria. The film is well-acted, especially by Sacha Baron Cohen, and represents a seminal slice of spycraft history.
15. Grimsby 2016，IMDB Rating: 6.2, IMDB Votes: 112202, ID: 3381008
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Grimsby, a comedy by Sacha Baron Cohen, is a film that pushes the boundaries of humor with its outrageous pranks. Despite its controversial scenes, it’s a film that manages to be entertaining in its own unique way. The movie’s connection to the topic is through its lead actor, Sacha Baron Cohen, who is also involved in the ‘Borat’ movie controversy.
16. The Hateful Eight – Extended Version 2019，IMDB Rating: 8.5, IMDB Votes: 2161, ID: 30425533
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The Hateful Eight – Extended Version, a Quentin Tarantino film, is a captivating piece that delves into the complexities of human nature. Its extended version adds depth to the characters and the plot. The film’s connection to the topic is indirect, as it shares the same lead actor, Sacha Baron Cohen, with the ‘Borat’ movie.
17. The Invention of Lying 2009，IMDB Rating: 6.4, IMDB Votes: 150285, ID: 1058017
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The Invention of Lying, starring Ricky Gervais, is a radical comedy that explores a world where everyone tells the truth. It’s a film that challenges societal norms and offers a fresh perspective. The film’s connection to the topic is through its producer, Sacha Baron Cohen, who is also involved in the ‘Borat’ movie controversy.
18. The Simpsons Movie 2007，IMDB Rating: 7.3, IMDB Votes: 352045, ID: 0462538
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The Simpsons Movie is a hilarious and heartwarming film that captures the essence of the beloved TV series. The film cleverly satirizes political and environmental issues, making it relevant to the topic of Giuliani’s dismissal of ‘Borat’ movie references. The humor in the film, much like the Borat scene involving Giuliani, is often at the expense of the characters’ ignorance or naivety. Despite the controversy surrounding Giuliani, the film reminds us of the importance of laughter and satire in challenging times.