Advantages: Accutely observed contemporary satire Disadvantages: Gets a little confused
...in a fantasy sequence, where Ali defeats a group of Latin American gang members, saving the life of a young mother and her child, and is rewarded by receiving oral sex from a couple of 'freed' prostitutes, instead he wakes to find it's all been a dream, and he's having his private parts licked by the family dog - to compound his embarrassment, his grandmother comes into the bedroom, and proceeds to humiliate him by addressing him as a toddler.
There's ... ...by a red light.
Ali comes to the attention of local politicians when he tries to mount a protest about the closure of his local community centre, in which he acts as mentor to a group of eight year old boys - he gains their nomination to become a candidate in a local BI-election, and by unintentionally slandering his opponent with rhetorical accusations of committing an act of oral sex on a farmyard animal, causes his withdrawal and thereby winning ...
dobieg 20.09.2004
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Advantages: A few jokes Disadvantages: Lame plot, dull looking, nothing new
The success of Ali G on television meant that a big screen adventure for the leader of the Staines massive was inevitable. I count myself as a fan of Ali and get the joke that all he is a piss take on all those white boys who think they're actually cool following the black culture. However the character works because he was also someone who would conduct an interview with people who obviously didn't get it and wanted to appear cool to the 'youth' ... ...I was ready to give Ali G Indahouse a fair go, I didn't see it on it's theatrical release but though I couldn't go wrong with a blind purchase on DVD. Sadly I was wrong. The film sees Ali in his home town of Staines with his small gang including his mate Dave and Ricky C (Martin Freeman from The Office) generally doing nothing and getting in the face of arch rivals the east end massive. Ali teaches a 'keep it real' class at the local community centre ...
utero 04.12.2002
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Advantages: funny, easy to understand Disadvantages: may offend some people
Ali G; Britain's stupidest character created by one of Britain smartest comedians.
Ali G is one of the many characters played by Sasha Baron Cohen. This particular incarnation is my personal favourite. Ali G is, basically, an idiot. He comes out with a of stupid comments and numerous comments that are sexist and homophobic. Ali G's rise to fame came on the 11 o'clock show many years ago. All he did there was to give interviews in the way that only ... ...After all this came Ali G; Indahouse. This was a film where Ali becomes a politician and tries to change things for the better.
The film starts in a comical fashion. Two women are being harassed by some men and he comes to their rescue. These few men suddenly turn into loads of men and start shooting at him. Obviously he dodges all the bullets in his own stupid way and even manages to save a child in the process. This one scene basically warms you ...
mynameisrui 07.07.2008
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Advantages: Funny Disadvantages: Bordering the ridiculous, but hey, it makes you laugh
...line of this op. When Ali G first appeared on our screens as a bit-part on the Eleven O’clock News Show on Channel 4, a couple of years back, I used to grapple with the TV remote control, hurrying my fingers to switch the channel over. The guy used to annoy so much so, that I stopped watching the show altogether after a few episodes. It was actually amazing I watched for that long as, to be fair, the show on the whole was c**p.
Nevertheless, ... ...revolves, in loose terms, around Ali G, by freak accident, becoming an Member of Parliament for the Staines ‘massive’, in order to fight the closure of the local leisure activity centre. Let’s face it, he’ll do a damn better job than the lot presently residing at Westminster. He becomes embroiled in all sorts of mishaps, ridiculously unrealistic situations, and elevation into political positions that even the most insane amongst ...
kleft 14.04.2002
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Advantages: Lasts longer than a half-hour Ali G show Disadvantages: Only as many laughs as a half-hour Ali G show
...your comedy, you know that Ali is a Viz cartoon writ large, but with a bit less swearing. If you’re easily offended, I believe the Princess Diaries might be a better venture.
***THE PLOT***
Ali G is actually Alistair Leslie Graham, a nice Jewish boy who likes to make like he’s a hardcore gang-banger. When he’s not dreaming of over the top gangsta related gunfights and bottom sex (mainly the latter), he runs a “Keep It Real” workshop for the kids ... ...planned for, and it seems Ali G is the best MP the UK has seen in a long time. Can he foil the evil plot and still manage to keep his long-suffering girlfriend “Me Julie”? Stay tuned...
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***A LI-GUE OF HIS OWN***
Whenever a TV show is converted into a movie, the end product may not be to everyone’s taste. That said, you know what you’re getting. Like Paul Daniels, raspberry sauce on your ice cream and driving toothpicks into snails to ...
peppersinclaire 26.03.2002
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Advantages: It's funny, good music and hilarious moments Disadvantages: bit gross at times
Hmmmmm a whole film about Ali G? I guess I shouldn’t expect too much in terms of plot then, but is it funny? Well the short answer is yes, even though you hate yourself for laughing at times: it is really funny. As usual expect to see a lot of gangster wannabe style stuff, references to drugs, sex (girls), fast cars, and Ali’s erm individual dress sense is there.
One thing that I would say to anyone who hasn’t seen the film is ... ...MeJulie, Me-Nan, and Uncle Jamel. Ali also has a dog called 2pac who he is quite close to (ahem! Watch the film and you’ll understand what I mean). The beginning of the film is excellent and it’s the point where you can tell whether you are going to like the rest of the film or not. I must state guys are more likely to like the film then girls due to the huge number of girls shown in skimpy bikinis in the film. Naomi Campbell also ‘pops ...
chocoholic 01.04.2002
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Ever since hearing about the Ali G movie I had never really thought I would want to see it but I did see it. I went a while ago but am now finally writing about it. I know he can be funny although not everyone shares his sense of humour and may find him very rude. Ali G when I think of him I think, someone who thinks they are black that. He wears many bright outfits throughout the film but mainly keeps to his colour of yellow and wears his hat and ... ...film is one for only Ali G fans other wise you will sit through the film disgusted and thinking that this film is ridiculous and a waste of film money and time. Ali G has always been seen as ruse with him relating things to sex, drugs and many other things which he always makes a joke of. Ali G aka Baron Cohen is quite intelligent out of character and he obviously puts on an act. In The Ali G show people got to know him a bit more when he would annoy ...
ms19 07.07.2002
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Advantages: some parts are mildly amusing Disadvantages: very very childish
...am a big fan of Ali G I own all the videos and I find him consistently funny. However this was not the case in his first film (and hopefully his last) “Ali G In Da House.” Thankfully it was only one hour and ten minutes long. The film starts with Ali (Barron Cohen) dreaming, he is in LA and fighting a gang, which he wins single-handedly. He wakes up living at home with “Me Nan,” who is shown for the first time here. Ali works ... ...survive on the street. When Ali is told that they are going to close the community centre down he decides to protest to save it single-handedly, by this he chains himself to the railings. His enemies “The Eastside Posse” spot him and strip him, he then becomes unwillingly involved in a sexual act involving a blind man. It is here that he is spotted by the plotting deputy PM (Charles Dance). The deputy PM is looking for someone stupid ...
ambawaves 30.03.2002
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Advantages: Loads of funny scenes and laugh out load moments Disadvantages: None that I can think of
...and directed by Mark Mylod Ali G In Da House was released in March 2002.
****Story Line****
The council are planning to shut down the local community centre and Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen), being the pillar of the community, takes it upon himself to go against the powers that be and ensure that the centre remains open.
As well as battling with the councillors against the closure, Ali also has to deal with the ongoing turf war against the East Side ... ...right hand men.
Remarkably, Ali rises through the council hierarchy very quickly and soon gets noticed by the Chancellor, who uses Ali in a devious plot to overthrow the Prime Minister. Ali is totally unaware of this evil plan and genuinely believes that the Chancellor is helping Ali save the community centre.
Ali continues with his new found political duties by attending summits with world delegates and continues to raise his profile and popularity ...
yackers1 16.03.2009
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Advantages: funny, great performance by Sacha Baron Cohen Disadvantages: not much of a story
...this film because I like Ali G’s tv series. It’s nothing like it. I was mildly amused though and it does have it’s moments.
The films attempted storyline is that Ali is running as a candidate for Staines in Parliament. He has been set up to embarrass the Prime Minister. Ali is elected then finds out that there are plans to build an airport terminal on Staines. Ali turns the story around so that the Prime Minister is set up and ... ...story but for the typical Ali G humour we have come to expect, and you won’t be disappointed. Sacha Baron Cohen was made for this part, he IS the film. He is hilarious, just his accent makes me laugh! He has some great lines, some you will be quoting weeks afterwards (always the mark of a memorable film), my favourite being, “You is a lot better looking in real life than of the back of those coins”, or something like that??!!
The ...
annette_tr9 09.04.2002
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Advantages: Hilarity Disadvantages: crudse humour, not appealing to everyone
Respectpa! Ali G is one of Sacha Baron Cohen great creations. Martin Freeman co-stars as one of his possy. Brought up in east Staines Ali longs to be of black descent, but unfortunately isn't. Ali is a proud member of the John Nike leisure centre and when it is threatened to be closed down he says he will do anything to help.
This is possibly the funniest film I have ever seen, with hilarious language and some more than strange nude scenes. . Yes, ... ...is what makes it so appealing to comedy lovers.This film has a fantastic plot and is not as predictable as some other films of its genre. This film has a certificate of 15 for a reason but for anyone, and I mean anyone above that will thoroughly enjoy it. Comedy lovers and even usual thriller audiences will com e to love this film. For those who do not mind the occasional acts of sexism and racism, and can take it in a comical way, I encourage you ...
mr-mclovin 30.05.2008
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...characters:
Sacha Baron Cohen : Ali G/Borat Michael Gambon : Prime Minister Charles Dance : David Carlton Kellie Bright : Me Julie Well if you’re easily offended then this film defiantly is not for you! I watched this film because it was lying around my brothers bedroom and I decided by the front cover it would be a bit of a laugh.
It all starts off with Ali G and his 'Keep it real' club at the Staines leisure centre. He teaches small kids how ... ...destroy the leisure club and Ali decides action has to be taken. He is chained to the gates outside the centre on a hunger strike that doesn’t seem to last too long as the journalists eat kfc chicken wings in front of him when his arch rivals the East side gangsters, lead by an actor who if you watch Eastenders who plays Ronnie come and pull his trousers down and he is spotted by the PM and asked to stand for Staines. Of course Ali accepts and goes ...
lizzie12345 22.10.2004
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Advantages: Funny for first timers (like me!) Disadvantages: Not long enough!
...I've never really been into Ali G and only went to placate my boyfriend (Sorry A!). But, as we'd planned to go and see a film I agreed that Ali G would be the one (personally, as a primary teacher, Ice Age was more my choice). From the first moment the film started, when Ali came onto screen and changed the rating of the film, I thought it might not be so bad after all. Then, with a gangster-style dream sequence and a sneeky-peek of Ali's huge "dong", ... ...and even Richard and Judy, Ali G certainly knew how to "Keep it real!".
With a flamboyant ending featuring all the local posses in luminous khaki and 2 of Ali's mate "going gay", it wa a fitting ending to what had been a hilarious film. Ok, if you're an Ali fan already, it may not live up to your expectations, but as an Ali newbie, I found it to be a great night out, and from the reaction of others as they walked out, it seemed like they agreed ...
feehilyfan 05.04.2002
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Advantages: Very funny if it relates to you, an Ali g film! Disadvantages: a bit predictable and cheap
...Me Now! In this film Ali G burst onto the big screen with his rude crude humour. The film begins when Ali discovers the John Nike Leisure Centre is to have its government funding withdrawn! Ali vows to"save de John Nike Leisure Centre" and gos on the campaign trail to become Labour's representitive for Staines in the House of Commons. Aiii!
Ali also has to deal with some other important issues including his girlfriend, "me Julie", his mates, Ricky ... ...minister (Charles Dance) has brought Ali in to drag down the Prime Minister (Michael Gambom) leaving the PM spot easy for the taking. Will me main man Ali be the downfall of da PM or will Ali step ur and represent Britain to the fullest.? What about the John Nike leisure centre?
I love this film. It's got all Ali's original put downs and catch phrases and the same sick humour Ali G fans will be used to. Indahouse is obviously aimed at a teenage/young ...
tomlufc 02.02.2005
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Advantages: funny parody Disadvantages: a bit over the top
...a great carrier with his Ali G character. Ali G even had an own show, Ali G show, where he interviewed people as Ali G who was a wannabe gangster, Borat a sex crazy foreigner and Bruno who is a gay that work within fashion industry (Sasha's followup to Borat will be based on the Bruno character),
The basic story line behind this movie is relatively simple. The government decide to close Ali's local community centre. Ali G must do something about ... ...you liked the Ali G's show that was on telly then you will like this movie too. This movie feels like a lot of bunch of funny scetches that have been linked together with a story line into a movie. The movie has everything that you could expect from Ali G. There is a lot of lightly dressed beutiful womans, drugs, gangsters and sex. There is a lot of making fun of homosexuals, feminists, hiphop, gang cultures and of course the brittish government. ...
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