Ali G Indahouse
Ali G Indahouse

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Ali G Indahouse

2002
Movie
85 min
English

Ali G unwittingly becomes a pawn in the evil Chancellor's plot to overthrow the Prime Minister of Great Britain. However, instead of bringing the Prime Minister down, Ali is embraced by the nation as the voice of youth and 'realness', making the Prime Minister and his government more popular than ever.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes32%
Google Users64%
Director: Steve BendelackGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Staines-born, wannabe-gangsta rapper Ali G accidentally becomes a Member of Parliament, and then a candidate for Prime Minister. He must then save the country from a treacherous rival while dealing with his usual array of ludicrous situations and misguided attempts at social commentary.

Critical Reception

Ali G Indahouse received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often found the humor repetitive or reliant on stereotypes. However, it was a commercial success, resonating with a younger audience who appreciated its irreverent and often shocking comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on Sacha Baron Cohen's persona, which some find hilarious and others find grating.

  • The humor is often juvenile and relies on shock value.

  • While some find it to be a clever satire, many critics felt it lacked substance.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's outrageous humor and Sacha Baron Cohen's commitment to his character. Many viewers found it laugh-out-loud funny, though a segment of the audience felt the jokes were too repetitive or relied too heavily on offensive stereotypes.

Fun Fact

The film is the first feature-length movie based on a character created by Sacha Baron Cohen, preceding Borat and Brüno.

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Gimly

Gimly

I'm not gonna stand here and tell you that _Ali G Indahouse_ is a good movie, but I've gotta be honest, I watch this movie at least once a year. I really am not a fan of basically every single thing that Sacha Baron Cohen has done since thi...

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