| "I gave him like a traditional African name... O.J." Bruno Blu-Ray/DVD Review | ||||
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Sacha Baron Cohen (the creator and star of Borat) returns to the big screen in the hilarious adventures of Austria's favorite fashionista, Bruno. In this gleefully anarchic mockumentary, the flamboyant television host loses his homeland talk show, "Funkyzeit," and does what any self-respecting wannabe would do -- he moves to Hollywood to pursue worldwide super-stardom. From worlds of fashion and entertainment to the military, Bruno puts his worst foot forward as Baron Cohen fearlessly tramples the boundaries of good taste in ways that confound celebrities and just plain folks alike. Fans of Baron Cohen's gonzo comedy can look forward to an hour's worth of hysterical scenes not shown in theaters on both the DVD and Blu-ray versions.
The Verdict: As much as I thought Borat was crude, rude and an overall waste, Bruno is absolutely hilarious. Yeah there are times that somethings make you cringe a little and maybe make you feel sorry for some of the poor unsuspecting targets of the pranks, but overall very funny. With many somewhat surprising celebrity cameos this is sure to entertain. As much as I would love to spoil the movie you'll have see who makes an appearance for yourself. I will say that a certain banned former baseball player, a few musicians and a certain member of the Jackson family make an appearances. Packed with over an hour of deleted scenes and color commentary including an interview with Bruno's "real" agent, not to mention the high def clarity of Blu-ray this is worth adding to your collection. Bruno will be available on Blu-Ray and DVD at $39.98 SRP and $29.98 SRP and as usual you can get either for much less online or at your local retailer. Universal Studios releases Bruno On Blu-ray HD and DVD on Nov. 17th. On to the specs: Cast and Filmmakers:
Directed By: Larry Charles
Screenplay By: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anthony Hines, Dan Mazer, Jeff Schafer, Peter Baynham
Produced By: Sacha Baron Cohen, Monica Levinson, Jay Roach
Director of Photography: Anthony Hardwick, Wolfgang Held
Edited By: Scott M. Davids, James Thomas
Production Designer: Dan Butts, Denise Hudson, David Saenz de Maturana
Costumes By: Jason Alper
Music By: Erran Baron Cohen
Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Bono, Chris Martin, Paula Abdul, LaToya Jackson, Snoop Dog, Slash, Sting
Special Features Exclusive to Blu-Ray HD: Exclusive Video Commentary with Sacha Baron Cohen and Director Larry Charles
Special Features on Blu-Ray and DVD: Alternative, Deleted and Extended Scenes not shown in theaters
Enhanced Commentary - Hear in depth stories for selected scenes from Sacha Baron Cohen and director Larry Charles.
An Interview with Hollywood Agent Lloyd Robinson - Get the story behind Bruno's real Hollywood agent.
Tech Specs: Blu-ray HD Tech Specs:
Street Date: November 17, 2009
Price: $39.98 SRP
Format: Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating: R
Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, French and Spanish DTS Surround 5.1, English SDH
Subtitles: English, French and Spanish Subtitles
Running Time: 1 Hour, 22 Minutes
DVD Tech Specs: Street Date: November 17, 2009
Price: $29.98 SRP
Format: Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating: R
Technical Info: English, French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, English SDH
Subtitles: English, French and Spanish Subtitles
Running Time: 1 Hour, 22 Minutes
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The inimitable prankster Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan) launches another inspired comedy offensive in the boisterous Bruno, coming to Blu-Ray and DVD on November 17, 2009 from Universal Studios. As in the hugely popular Borat, Sacha Baron Cohen once again creates improvised pandemonium, this time as an Austrian TV host searching for fame and fortune in America, ensnaring everyone he meets in hilariously unpredictable, unscripted and unsuspecting ways.
