Ali G: Who Iz I? (2026)

The review calls the sequel erratic but funny and hit-and-miss. It praises its Borat-style punking of America’s political extremists.

Scheck finds the film hit-and-miss, with laughs offset by dead spots and humor that drags at feature length. He praises Cohen’s comic instincts and improvisation, but says Ali G works best in small doses.

The critic finds the film largely unfunny, though its final stretch provides a startling payoff. The standout moments include a bone-chilling game show and a horrifying drone-related decision.

The critic finds the return uneven and too heavy-handed, questioning whether Ali G remains relevant. They acknowledge some laugh-out-loud moments but say the character’s comedy struggles to land.

Bradshaw finds the sequel intermittently funny but ultimately tired, with Ali G feeling irrelevant and its humor often crass. He praises the prankster’s energetic, Jackass-like hoaxing, while faulting the film for repeatedly explaining who is in on the joke.

Grierson argues that the film’s familiar satire feels stale and inadequate to the moment, despite some effective stunts. He praises Baron Cohen’s influence on later comics and documentarians, who have found fresher ways to expose America’s absurdities.

Gleiberman finds the film cumbersome and less relevant than it thinks, arguing that its attempt to make Ali G a political subject misfires. He complains that it replaces the character’s sharper talk-show pranks with an overblown backstory and rescue thriller.

Hammond presents the film as an outrageous comedy with plenty to offend, suggesting a clearly positive verdict. He singles out the movie’s impressive clearances as a joke in its own right.

Marric finds the film imperfect but frequently inspiring, with its satire still capable of stinging. She especially praises the scenes targeting far-right figures, where their own prejudices make the joke land.

Ewing finds the film dated and muddled as satire, with only scattered laughs. He praises the TikTok-style interviews with elderly experts as a brilliant gag.

The critic finds the film painfully unfunny and muddled. She singles out its blend of scripted story and prank footage as undermining the narrative, while some segments feel disturbing rather than amusing.

The critic finds the revival dispiriting and largely humorless, saying its shock comedy no longer lands. They single out the weak impact of Cohen’s gags, despite a few moments that earn a laugh.