‘Ladies First’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen Netflix Comedy Is a Mixed Bag
The film 'Ladies First' features Sacha Baron Cohen as a misogynistic advertising executive who finds himself in a world where gender roles are reversed. Rosamund Pike's performance stands out as she plays a character who mirrors Cohen's character's flaws. The movie attempts to address the issue of misogyny through a comedic lens, but its execution has received mixed reviews.
- ▪Sacha Baron Cohen stars as Damien Sachs, a misogynistic ad executive.
- ▪The film explores gender role reversal in a comedic setting.
- ▪Rosamund Pike's character is a reflection of the protagonist's flaws.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 18:28:00 +0000 |
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Home > Creative Content > Reviews ‘Ladies First’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen Netflix Comedy Is a Mixed Bag Rosamund Pike fittingly steals his thunder in a film about a misogynist who wakes up in a world where gender roles are flipped William Bibbiani May 22, 2026 @ 11:28 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Rosamund Pike and Sacha Baron Cohen in "Ladies First" (Netflix) I spent most of my life convinced, thanks to movies like “Groundhog Day” and “The Shaggy Dog,” that if you ever step out of line, an all-powerful deity will hold a magical intervention, just for you.
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