133 reviews
This mockumentary series is very informative if you're not a US citizen. At first you won't believe what you're witnessing, idk how he pulls this off. Who Is America? will ruin all talk/news satire programmes for you.
Very glad to see Sasha Baron Coen back. Some of these skits are extremely funny. The one where the PC guy quotes Will Smith to a famous rap artist as a way to be culturally sensitive is so funny. Also the one where the silly head talks to Sherif Joe Arpaio - WTF? I miss the classic characters but this was a special show.
Wow... This show is absolutely off the chain - and disturbingly eye-opening! Sasha Baron Cohen disguises himself into five (5) ideologically different personas to essentially perform an experiment on what is claimed as "American Patriotism"! Sure, sounds overly derivative, but his take is hilariously intriguing! #DoEnjoy
- jtitus-198-116931
- Aug 21, 2018
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I really don't know how anyone can keep up the act when someone had their pants down yelling "usa!!! 'merica" while coming towards you butt first. This is absolute genius! I was laughing so hard my stomach hurts lol.
To truly enjoy you have to appreciate what he is doing, and that this is mostly unscripted and he is ridiculing so much of society.
Cohens ability to get people to believe him is fantastic. Whil many of us may have ideas for pranks most of us would be unable to stay in character and think on our feet without laughing as people seriously believe what is being said.
There was moments with each "victim" where I thought they might lose it and I was impressed by many at their courtesy despite what Cohen was saying - for that reason I wonder what was said either when the cameras stopped, or even after he left.
The extremes of society, left and right, are often so worthy of ridicule - and I am sure we will see many of them not get it, or get offended by it. Lets hope some people might even learn from this.
Brilliant. Off to rewatch the original Ali G
- frank-340-831830
- Jul 15, 2018
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What he has done in two episodes is more than John Oliver may have done in his first two seasons- and John was a game changer. Cohen's ability to expose the most tone-deaf aspects of people is pitch-perfect. Careers- political careers in particular- will change from this... they already have.
Only one episode so far, but from start to finish, it was a blast! My favourite character would have to be Erran (which is like Borat but is an anti terror expert so ya, lmao). Watch it , you won't be disappointed. Unless you're someone like the people in here giving it 1 star, then too bad for you, and I hope you can heal from the brainwashing.
I just watched the first episode of this show and it had me laughing out loud. If politics drives your life, you might want to pass. If you are normal and like to laugh at people getting fooled, must watch!
I've always been a fan of Sacha Baron Cohen's body of work, but this is beyond brilliant
- ericgehler
- Jul 14, 2018
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What if we find out that Donald Trump is actually Sacha Baron Cohen, and this presidency is a new show he has been working on?.. 🤔🤔
Sasha Baron Cohen's work is remarkable, I always praised the genius of Borat, but never thought he could deliver it at such high stakes, cleverly manipulating the heads of state and to do the unthinkable while keeping a straight face through it all. This goes down as one of the best works in history.
- summervanderhart
- Jul 23, 2018
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This work is perfection. Must watch for anyone! I can't wait to see the awards he wins from this.
- summervanderhart
- Jul 23, 2018
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Sacha Baron Cohen has cemented himself as a legend with his latest show. Never has there been an entertainer with such a unique ability to goad those he interviews into revealing their demented nature. My one issue with Who is America would be that 90% of his efforts go in to messing with conservatives on the far right. I think there's plenty of fun to be had with ultraliberals as well. This show is clearly catered to those who abhor Trump, so I can understand the formula. As a political moderate, I just wish he'd go after EVERYONE
- klintmcintire
- Aug 8, 2018
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It seems that every few years we're treated to a cheeky and outrageous, but hilarious, cinematic masterpiece by Sacha Baron Cohen.
This time around it's in the form of Who Is America.
Cohen has no doubt spent considerable time perfecting his characters. Cohen's ability to think on hiis feet AS and IN character is superb - much like Robin Williams was able to do (RIP).
Who Is America gets a thumbs up from me.
This time around it's in the form of Who Is America.
Cohen has no doubt spent considerable time perfecting his characters. Cohen's ability to think on hiis feet AS and IN character is superb - much like Robin Williams was able to do (RIP).
Who Is America gets a thumbs up from me.
- venuslocal-27633
- Jul 22, 2018
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Sacha Baron Cohen gets both sides of our country to say ridiculous things. I never thought he would be able to go unrecognizable again. Kudos to his makeup department! Love this show, looking forward to more! Hilarious and relevant.
Bernie gets it. The ex ABC news anchor gets it. These are the slow burners. The antidote to the rest of interview targets in episode 1 and 2.
The others get absolutely nailed by the brilliant Sasha. A whole heap of planning must go into these set-up's but the ludicrous subject matter just gets these interviewees so excited. It seems increadulous. The blinkers are on and the gloves are off.
Satire is not about laugh out loud funny. This is an indictment of a part of America that cannot help themselves.
Be smart. Be like Bernie.
The others get absolutely nailed by the brilliant Sasha. A whole heap of planning must go into these set-up's but the ludicrous subject matter just gets these interviewees so excited. It seems increadulous. The blinkers are on and the gloves are off.
Satire is not about laugh out loud funny. This is an indictment of a part of America that cannot help themselves.
Be smart. Be like Bernie.
- chrisafhaines
- Jul 24, 2018
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It's simply amazing. Now they are claiming that they got 'tricked' by him.
Think, if they got 'tricked' by a comedian who is recording everything they do, how easily can any hostile foreign nations manipulate them?
- paralyzeduber
- Jul 24, 2018
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Sasha Baron Cohen is at it again! Hilarious, audacious and shocking, this series is here at just the right time in America's history.
What he brings out in his subjects is brilliant, it really blows my mind what some Americans believe in, no wonder so many are pissed at him for exposing their views. Good. They need to look at themselves a bit more closely, and Cohen definitely achieves this.
Brilliant and Hilarious
- davidmccrank-85560
- Jul 16, 2018
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This was so accurate it's shocking. Americans are a lost cause and have been for a very long time. At no point was it great and at no point in the future will it ever be. We need more films mocking the worst country with the dumbest people in the world.
Some segments just fall flat and make me cringe.
But some are laugh out loud funny and saves the series. If it wasn't for the hilarious segments in between I'd be giving this 4 stars.
But some are laugh out loud funny and saves the series. If it wasn't for the hilarious segments in between I'd be giving this 4 stars.
- joey_k-74060
- Apr 12, 2021
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I couldn't stop laughing while watching the first two episodes. Going to watch more now. Genius stuff.
- nickschweiss
- Aug 6, 2018
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- kirbylee70-599-526179
- Feb 10, 2019
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