‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ Deleted Scene Is A Masterclass In Awkward Comedy
By Ethan Anderton/June 26, 2021 9:53 am EST
While the trailers and TV spots for Borat Subsequent Moviefilm were making the rounds last year, you might remember seeing a brief clip where Borat was having a lot of trouble learning how to golf. Now the entire Borat Subsequent Moviefilm golf clip that didn’t make it into the final cut of the movie has been made available on YouTube for your entertainment. Not only is it hilarious, but it’s a master class in creating awkward physical comedy on the fly.
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Golf Clip
Part of the brilliance of this bit is that if you were to watch it without any audio, you would still be laughing just as much. It’s almost entirely a physical gag, mixing some of the slapstick skills of Buster Keaton with a little bit of Chevy Chase as Borat awkwardly tries to learn how to hold a golf club.
It’s incredible to watch Cohen keep his composure during this scene, even as he looks directly into the eyes of the man who is desperately trying to teach him golf. The patience this instructor has is remarkable too, even if he does end up getting a little terse at times. On top of that, it’s amazing that this guy doesn’t even know who Borat is. What kind of life does this guy lead that he’s completely unaware of one of the biggest comedic characters of the century? And how does he not realize that Borat is clearly messing this up on purpose?
