Review of The Dictator (2012) by Mike K — 01 Jun 2013

Usual over the top-ness from Baron Cohen. Still overall pretty funny though.

This review of The Dictator (2012) was written by Mike K on 01 Jun 2013.

The Dictator has generally received mixed reviews.

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