Review of The Dictator (2012) by Kevin B — 14 Feb 2013

Neither "hysterical" nor "outrageouly funny". Cohen was much funnier in Bruno and Borat. The only funny scenes were with Bobby Lee as Mr. Lao, other than that not very funny at all.

This review of The Dictator (2012) was written by Kevin B on 14 Feb 2013.

The Dictator has generally received mixed reviews.

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