Deadline published a review of Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest comedy, Ali G: Who Iz I?. The review called the film mind‑bending, outrageous and likely to offend everyone, and suggested it merits a new Oscar category for Best Clearances because of its use of unsuspecting participants.
Why it matters
Fans of Cohen will want to know about his newest Ali G film and how critics are responding.
Evidence
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- ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen’s Signature Prankster Returns In Outrageous Form With Something To Offend Everyonedeadline.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen Reprises Iconic Role, Yielding Equal Parts Belly Laughs and Boredomhollywoodreporter.com(opens in a new tab)
- ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen’s Schtick Is Old in Unfunny, Unsurprising New Filmthewrap.com(opens in a new tab)
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- Sacha Baron Cohen says ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ will be his last undercover comedy in podcast interviewReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
- Pro-Palestine activists attempted to spark a boycott of Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G sequelReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
- ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ extends theatrical run; Sacha Baron Cohen directs and stars as it streams on Prime VideoReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
- Sacha Baron Cohen’s ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ hits Prime Video less than a week after theatrical releaseReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
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