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"Keep it real" says Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen) at the top of each show. Keeping it real is what the British comedian does--and doesn't do--during each episode. First, there's the character of Ali G himself. There's nothing real about this slang-slinging geezer. He's a poser, a white hip-hop wannabe from the 'burbs who aspires to be "gangsta" like Biggie and Tupac. His interview subjects, on the other hand, are the real deal: Newt Gingrich, Buzz Aldrin, Donald Trump, etc. Ali asks stupid questions, they attempt to provide intelligent answers. The humor comes from the disconnect between the two, which is to say: 60 Minutes meets In Living Color.
Da Ali G Show was a hit in Britain before Cohen brought his act to the States, but Ali wasn't the only character who came with him. There's also Borat, a Kazakhstan TV reporter with a shaky command of English. His show-within-a-show is called "Borat's Guide to America" and he travels the "US and A" interviewing regular folks, such as matchmakers and rodeo riders. Then there's Bruno, a sexually ambiguous fashion reporter with "Funkyzeit Mit Bruno." His subjects include models and designers. Borat and Bruno have their moments, but Ali G is the star of the show and gets the most screen time. It's Ali G, after all, who gets both James Lipton and Ralph Nader to rap. (The verdict? Lipton's got skills; Nader should stick to politics.) As proof of his popularity in the U.K., Ali G got his own theatrical release, Ali G Indahouse in 2002. As proof of his popularity in the U.S., HBO renewed his show for a second season. Due to sexual content, raunchy humor, and drug content, Da Ali G Show is recommended for mature audiences. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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The outrageous comedy/reality series stars British chameleon Sacha Baron Cohen, who travels across America in the guise of one of three totally different characters. Cohen's primary alter-ego is Ali G., who calls himself a "hip-hop journalist", but who's really a white rapper-wannabe. When Cohen isn't putting Ali G and his "guests" in unusual and often delightfully uncomfortable situations, he's shedding his yellow gangsta track suit attire and slipping into two other memorable characters: Borat, an impossibly naive TV reporter from Kazakhstan, and Bruno, a gay, Austrian fashionista. Each of these characters will be traversing America, exploring different aspects of our culture, and interviewing real celebrities and dignitaries.
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One of the funniest and raunchiest things I've seen!
Jun 16 2004
Format:DVD
During a visit with a friend of mine, I was introduced to Ali-G, Bruno and Borat and have never laughed so hard! It amazes me how he can get himself into certain scenarios and social settings with little to no problem! Not to mention how stumped I am that there are people out there in the world who have a limited sense of humor! This guy is genius! Absolutely brilliant! I can't wait for the DVD to be released to show my friends!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Booyakasha
Nov 3 2004
Format:DVD
Yo Check it dis be like da best DVD out there fer real. Seriously Sacha Cohen truly is amazingly funny in this DVD. Especially in the first episode at the police academy it be pure big ups. In one scene where Ali and his partner cop for the day Brinkman are practicing disarming a man with a gun. Ali is like Yo mofo put up your ands. Then Brinkman tells Ali that the man needs to lay on the ground. So Ali's like put yor ead on the ground an eat the mofo dirt. The whole DVD is so sweet. If You like Ali G buy it, Canada. Me heard from me posse that yous all have a litle bit o gangster in ya so like, yous should buy dis DVD yo Respek. Westside!
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Funniest comedian alive
July 3 2004
Format:DVD
The Ali G show is the funniest most brilliant piece of comedy that depicts the 90's - 2000 generation. He has 3 alter egos and he goes around interviewing people pretending to be one of his many alter egos he plays the role so well i even wonder if he fools himself sometimes. If you are even contemplating buying this DVD stop and just do it! Ive had my dvd on order since April and i cant wait to show all my friends this brilliant piece of work! Hands down one of the best comedians alive... cant wait to see more of this great artist.
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comic nirvana
Absolutely hilarious interviews with stuffed shirts willing
to submit to the most inane questions.Who knows why ? Newt Gingrich! Dick Thornburgh! James Lipton!Donald Trump! Read more
to submit to the most inane questions.Who knows why ? Newt Gingrich! Dick Thornburgh! James Lipton!Donald Trump! Read more
Published on July 17 2004 by Fred Beckhardt
Absolutely Great...
One of the best shows on television, period. I can't wait for the Ali-G movie so I can put it up there with "Anchorman", "The Jerk", "shafted!" and "Airplane! Read more
Published on July 16 2004
funny stuff
The first season of the Ali G show was hysterical. He manages to keep a straight face during these outrageous interviews with wicked famous people. Read more
Published on July 12 2004 by Jo Ann Peters
Funniest show on HBO
The Ali G show is the funniest show on HBO. I was hooked after seeing the first episode. The first season was pretty short, but the new season starts in July. Read more
Published on July 6 2004
one of the funniest....
I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Ali G during his American run on HBO last year by a friend of mine and I have to say that he is one of the funniest people in the... Read more
Published on May 24 2004 by what1
Smart Humor in a Stupid Candy Shell
I was first introduced to the Ali G show when I attended University in England. I didn't know how to take it at first but the more I watched, the more I realized how incredibly... Read more
Published on May 24 2004
Vampyro Likes Ali. G
Yes he is funny as hell....pushes it all to the edge in a silly wacky manner...if you like Dave Chappelle you will like Ali G. for sure... Read more
Published on May 14 2004
Boyashaka!
Big up to you! Be checkin out my main man Ali G; the most bestest, for real, most wicked series to be on the telly, and it's going westside to DVD!
Finally! Read more
Published on April 22 2004 by "thedrz"
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