Review of The Dictator (2012) by Giovanni V — 23 Nov 2012

Pretty stupid, but enough funny if watched with the right vibe.

This review of The Dictator (2012) was written by Giovanni V on 23 Nov 2012.

The Dictator has generally received mixed reviews.

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