Bruno
Bruno

Bruno

2018Movie45 minEnglish

A special celebration of the incredible life and career of WWE Hall of Famer, Bruno Sammartino. Join WWE in honoring one of the most decorated and celebrated WWE Champions of all time in this exclusive documentary "Bruno," featuring some of Sammartino's greatest matches, moments and more.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes51%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users61%
Director: Sacha Baron CohenGenres: Comedy, Mockumentary

Plot Summary

Fashion-obsessed gay model Bruno ventures from Dusseldorf, Germany, to Los Angeles to achieve superstardom. Upon facing rejection, he decides to find a baby to raise and become famous. His journey takes him through various encounters and comedic situations as he navigates the world of celebrity and parenthood.

Critical Reception

Bruno received mixed reviews from critics, who often found its humor offensive and controversial, though some acknowledged its satirical intent. Audience reception was similarly divided, with many finding it shocking and lacking the sharp wit of Baron Cohen's previous work.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is often shocking and offensive, pushing boundaries with its controversial humor.
  • While some appreciate its satirical take on fame and celebrity culture, others find it gratuitously provocative.
  • The humor is less sharp and more aimless compared to Baron Cohen's earlier work.

Google audience: Audiences were split, with some finding the film hilariously outrageous and a daring satire, while others found it to be tasteless, repetitive, and less effective than Baron Cohen's previous mockumentaries.

Fun Fact

During the filming of a scene where Bruno pretends to be a child soldier, Sacha Baron Cohen's team reportedly had to obtain consent from an actual child soldier, who was aware of the comedic nature of the scene and gave his permission.

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