A clueless youth accidentally saves the Prime Minister, leading to campy, absurdist political satire.
Satirical and darkly comic, with big broad humor. A date-night pick at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
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No surprises for an R: moderate sex and nudity, and some violence.
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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.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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