Review of The Dictator (2012) by Allison W — 27 Jan 2014

This movie has some very funny moments, and even though it's uneven at times, it's still pretty enjoyable, and worth a watch.

This review of The Dictator (2012) was written by Allison W on 27 Jan 2014.

The Dictator has generally received mixed reviews.

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