Review of The Dictator (2012) by Alexander R — 10 Jan 2014

Mostly stupid. Only one funny line (at the very end): "So, are you having a boy or an abortion?".

This review of The Dictator (2012) was written by Alexander R on 10 Jan 2014.

The Dictator has generally received mixed reviews.

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