Review of The Dictator (2012) by Jamey B — 31 May 2013

Sacha Baron Cohen is extremely funny in this very entertaining film. Political statements are made left and right but always accompanied with laughs.

This review of The Dictator (2012) was written by Jamey B on 31 May 2013.

The Dictator has generally received mixed reviews.

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