Bruno is a spitball lobbed with deadly accuracy at homophobes, hypocrites, and pretty much anyone else in its comedic path. Raunchy and sure to shock, Bruno also comes with a message of tolerance a lot of people seemed to miss during its theatrical run. The movie is decidedly un-PC. Sascha Baron Cohen’s creation Bruno is a flamboyant, gay Austrian fashion reporter out to become a star. From its pre-credit scene set to techno (the music is terrific), to a post credit song for peace and love, Bruno is a good way spend 80 minutes or so. It’s not for everyone, but it’s a refreshing change from the normal comedies that flood the multiplexes.

Bruno tells the tale of our hapless hero after he is canned from his Austrian fashion show his quest to become a star. He comes to America with his faithful assistant and sets his sights on all kinds of targets high and low. Bruno may not be as funny as Borat, but it’s just as deranged and at times, it’s a work of genius. Cohen’s best bits expose the hypocritical nature of Americans who may think they are tolerant, but underneath their veneer lies a dark homophobe ready to pop out. We’ve come a lot farther as a nation on issues of race than on issues of sexuality, Bruno does a good job establishing that fact time and time again.

The DVD has a wealth of terrific extras. The commentary from director Larry Charles and Cohen is nothing short of astounding. The duo comment on all the scenes, pulling back the curtain to detail what is real and how the movie was shot. It’s easily the best commentary of the year. There are also close to an hour of deleted and extended scenes, many of them extremely funny.

Bitingly funny, sometimes cringe-inducing, and always amusing, Bruno’s the best comedy of the year so far, and the DVD is a must-have. It comes highly recommended.

DVD Grade: A-

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