Fans and critics have now had the weekend to digest Borat 2–aka Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan–and reactions have been mostly positive, with widespread praise being heaped on Maria Bakalova, the unexpected highlight of the movie. Bakalova, a virtually unknown actor, appears in the film as Tutar, Borat’s daughter. Everyone familiar with Sacha Baron Cohen’s work knows that he can commit to zany characters, even in the face of powerful, unsuspecting targets and real-life danger, but Bakalova’s ability to do the same, and with her surprisingly poignant character arc in the film, has been a revelation.
A scan of social media shows that many industry professionals and commentators are suggesting that Bakalova be considered for an Academy Award for her comedic performance. Not bad for a 24-year-old actress making her English language film debut.
A scan of social media shows that many industry professionals and commentators are suggesting that Bakalova be considered for an Academy Award for her comedic performance. Not bad for a 24-year-old actress making her English language film debut.
- 10/27/2020
- by Nick Harley
- Den of Geek
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