Just watched that Borat/Giuliani scene again and I find it troubling. It's been widely advertised as Giuliani attempting to seduce an underage girl, but the actor is posing as a TV reporter in the scene; i.e. she's an adult (24 IRL). The film's promo this week has focused on ...
... Giuliani as a predatory paedophile, which is the most cynical smear imaginable. I hate Giuliani, but to imply he's a paedo for a bit of a chuckle – and to promote a film – is really, really low. Politics has hit rock bottom, and the good guys should strive to be better.
(There's also a pick-up shot of hands holding the book which clearly isn't Giuliani because there was no camera in that position. AND there are no "secret cameras" in the bedroom, the camera can clearly be seen on a tripod – if we can see it, then so could Giuliani.)
Anyway, that's my last word on it. Sorry, but I had to vent. I'm really disappointed. 🙁
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