Ali G Indahouse at The Revival House PerthAli G (Sacha Baron Cohen), the tracksuit-wearing host of a local cable access show in Staines, England, becomes an unlikely political pawn when the devious Chancellor David Carlton (Charles Dance) plots to overthrow the Prime Minister. Carlton handpicks Ali G—the most idiotic person he can find—to represent the district of Staines in Parliament, believing his incompetence will trigger a vote of no confidence. But Carlton underestimates the power of Ali G's street wisdom and accidental brilliance. Through a combination of misunderstanding, dumb luck, and his unique "keep it real" philosophy, Ali G becomes a sensation, championing causes he barely understands while inadvertently exposing government corruption. As he introduces hip-hop slang to Parliament, proposes ridiculous legislation that somehow makes sense, and catches the romantic attention of the Prime Minister's deputy Kate Hedges (Rhona Mitra), Ali G must navigate political intrigue he's completely oblivious to.
Director Mark Mylod expands Sacha Baron Cohen's iconic Da Ali G Show character into feature-length comedy with mixed but entertaining results. The 2002 film works best when it leans into pure absurdism—Ali G addressing Parliament with "Booyakasha!" or his cringe-inducing attempts at street credibility among actual politicians. Baron Cohen commits completely to the character's delusional confidence and malapropism-filled dialogue, creating comedy through the collision of hip-hop posturing and British political tradition. While the plot is thin scaffolding for sketches, the film delivers memorable set pieces and quotable lines. The supporting cast, including Michael Gambon as the Prime Minister, play it straight, which amplifies the comedy. It's a time capsule of early 2000s comedy that works as both political satire and an extended showcase for one of Baron Cohen's most beloved characters.
Original format and audio experience of this film faithfully reproduced by The Revival House. Presented in 35mm film unless noted otherwise.
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:20PM
Where: The Revival House at the Como Theatre
Rating: MA 15+ (Sexual references, Drug use, Medium level sex scenes)
Respek—Baron Cohen brings his tracksuited satirist to Parliament in this absurd political comedy where ignorance becomes accidental genius, in 35mm film.
Presented by: The Revival House Perth
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16 Preston Street Como, 6152, 16 Preston St, Como WA 6152, Australia, Perth
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