Review of The Dictator (2012) by Sebblefari — 23 May 2012

Disappointment soon led to anger. The laughs were few and cheap. The Dictator completely missed the nail by a long shot, only people from ages 12 -15 would find the film amusing.

This review of The Dictator (2012) was written by Sebblefari on 23 May 2012.

The Dictator has generally received mixed reviews.

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