Review of The Dictator (2012) by Robert C — 15 Jun 2013

A ridiculous farce that can be over the top, but still funny enough to watch.

This review of The Dictator (2012) was written by Robert C on 15 Jun 2013.

The Dictator has generally received mixed reviews.

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