Review of Dear Dictator (2018) by Marilyn J — 21 Mar 2018

Honestly a great movie. The jokes landed and it was an enjoyable movie experience. Would see again.

This review of Dear Dictator (2018) was written by Marilyn J on 21 Mar 2018.

Dear Dictator has generally received mixed reviews.

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