Cohen has created such an elaborate, bizarre world all around Borat. Laced with anti-Semitism and various bigotry, it's no wonder why the Kazakh government has been up in flames over the portrayal of their country. Borat brings up every category of offensive humor possible, jabbing at every race, creed, and language—and whipping out gags involving bestiality, incest, and other scatological tidbits. Sure, you may squint at some the film's filthy humor, but it's hard to not laugh. Borat is too lovable—he means no harm to anyone he meets, he's just not like them. He tries to be as hospitable as possible, even though Americans aren't used to being kissed as a greeting. It's hard to really critique Cohen as his character, as he has become a wholly different person in the making. Ken Davitian is in the same boat, as he has become Azamat Bagotov in essence. The two as a comic duo are inseparable, and watching the two communicate is hilarious.

Example: Our suited protagonist enters a gun shop, and asks politely what kind of gun would be best "to shoot a Jew." The storeowner looks at Borat, and without a pause, suggests a particular handgun. It's Borats un-edited vignettes along his road trip that fire up the social satire, letting the character narrate his stops with sly political commentary trickling underneath. One minute, he will throw a joke about the nature of American government, next minute he's making a joke involving STDs. The variety of director Larry Charles' final picture shows surprisingly depth for such situational comedy, and exhibits Cohen's talent for improvisational humor. Every person we meet is stunned or shocked by his behavior, and most of all, it's always going to surprise us. Is there good reasoning for some people becoming infuriated with Borat's casual racism, or is it for the better? I vote for the latter, otherwise the opportunity for good satire is missed. Cohen stresses the uselessness of political correctness through his humorous displays of rancor.

If you are easily offended by jokes involving race, sex, and other crude acts, then this is simply not your type of movie. But for those who appreciate laugh-out-loud acts of silliness and dirty jokes, as well as poignant satire, Borat has your name written all over it. It is, in essence, the funniest movie of 2006.