Review of The Dictator (2012) by Tom C — 25 Aug 2013

Everything I hated about Borat is what is so keen about this movie. Imagine one of the most hated persons on earth becoming someone you actually root for?

This review of The Dictator (2012) was written by Tom C on 25 Aug 2013.

The Dictator has generally received mixed reviews.

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This movie is the funniest movie I have ever seen. My best friend and I cannot stop laughing the second the movies on. Its a must see…

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The problem is that, unlike Ali G, Borat, and Brüno, Aladeen is less a force of nature than a scripted performance…

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By John R (2,501) on 15 Jan 2017

120616, 170115: This film was Aladeen. It made me laugh Aladeen. Aladeen LOL moments. Ha…

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By David G (2,424) on 15 Jan 2017

Pense que me reiria mas.... no deja de ser una buena parodia de los dictadores...de los gringos, etc. etc.... y eso..jajajaaj…

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By Stanley K (204) on 20 Dec 2018

Extended version: same problems as theatrical cut but much less entertaining with the addition of much weaker jokes and more draggy feeling…

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By Movie B (110) on 04 Apr 2018

Love it everytime I see it, totally cracks me up…

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