Review of The Dictator (2012) by Giles G — 02 Nov 2012

Laughmeter: 89/100! Where on Earth can I watch the Real? Housewives of Shafchahhemamataalec?!

This review of The Dictator (2012) was written by Giles G on 02 Nov 2012.

The Dictator has generally received mixed reviews.

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Though racist, uneven and with a pretty dumb plot…

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