Review of The Dictator (2012) by Filippo V — 13 Jul 2016

Yeah some parts fell flat but some were hilarious.

This review of The Dictator (2012) was written by Filippo V on 13 Jul 2016.

The Dictator has generally received mixed reviews.

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Puntaje Original: 6.0 Con uno de los mejores inicios en una película cómica, pero se va desinflando con el paso del tiempo…

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