Sacha Baron Cohen Revives Ali G After 20 Years — SkimNews
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- Ali G: Who Iz I? revives Sacha Baron Cohen’s “live-ammo prankster” after 20 years, with the review framing the comeback as a bid for big laughs and approval from a new generation.
- Sacha Baron Cohen is the target of a planned lawsuit from a Republican leader who says the film embarrassed him, calling him “a liar and a pervert.”
Why it matters: Beyond the 20-year gap behind the comeback, Cohen faces a Republican leader who says the film embarrassed him and plans to sue him. The announced plan for legal action turns an aesthetic complaint into a real-world confrontation, giving the satire consequences beyond critics’ reviews and public reaction.
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