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The Dictator wants to inspire outrage and hilarity in equal measures. Sacha Baron Cohen rose to fame through Borat, a sort of Candid Camera movie that let real people reveal their prejudices in response to an outrageously conceived character. Here, Cohen acts in a scripted story about an equally outrageous character, a brutal dictator named Aladeen, ruler of the fictional North African country of Wadiya. While in New York to protest United Nations sanctions against him, Aladeen is kidnapped by a scheming underling (Ben Kingsley) and stripped of his beard, rendering him unrecognizable. A vegan co-op manager (Anna Faris, pretty unrecognizable herself in a black wig) takes him under her wing, leading to a change of heart… sort of. Cohen's lowbrow humor is oddly intellectual. He's a student of comedy, analyzing the current boundaries so he can push at them, seeking something that will still shock. The result? Jokes about rape--lots and lots of jokes about rape--along with an anthology of gags about body functions and racism. The effect is more calculated than comical. Cohen's deeply cynical perspective suggests that, in a world where everyone has a price (one of the movie's running themes), the audience will cheer on a murdering megalomaniac because at least his narcissism is pure. But The Dictator seems like a movie only a murdering megalomaniac could really love. --Bret Fetzer
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BANNED & UNRATED -What You Couldn't See In Theaters!
The creators and star of Borat bring you the jaw-dropping comedy about what happens when the worldʼs worst dictator comes to America. Stuck in New York and stripped of his power, Aladeen (Sacha Baron Cohen) is finally forced to live his ultimate nightmare…the American dream. Get ready to laugh ʻtil it hurts with the uncensored cut, featuring never-before-seen footage, thatʼs “outrageous and shamefully funny!”*
* Rafer Guzman, NEWSDAY
The creators and star of Borat bring you the jaw-dropping comedy about what happens when the worldʼs worst dictator comes to America. Stuck in New York and stripped of his power, Aladeen (Sacha Baron Cohen) is finally forced to live his ultimate nightmare…the American dream. Get ready to laugh ʻtil it hurts with the uncensored cut, featuring never-before-seen footage, thatʼs “outrageous and shamefully funny!”*
* Rafer Guzman, NEWSDAY
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57 of 72 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Sacha Baron Cohen does a great acting job in his latest film, "The Dictator." The gags are mostly good and although some are tacky and racist (with a few being crude) it still held my attention on a very rough day for me because it works as a parody of dictatorships. There is little about the plot and the film that I can add to the reviews already posted here; but I can certainly vouch for other reviewers who write that the film is actually pretty good entertainment, a parody and nothing truly offensive even if Sacha Baron Cohen is very daring when it comes to topics for jokes and gags.
The plot is not terribly deep; but it moves along well and you shouldn't get bored. Sacha Baron Cohen (who plays the brutal dictator of the fictional, northern African country named Wadiya) surrounds himself with excellent actors all turning in convincing performances that make the film even funnier. Sir Ben Kingsley plays Tamir, the rightful heir to the dictatorship occupied by his apparently younger brother General Aladeen (Sacha Baron Cohen). Anna Faris is brilliant as Zoey, a Brooklyn, New York vegan small business food store owner who's liberal activism clashes sharply with Aladeen's "take no prisoners" and kill-`em-all policy whenever anyone disagrees with him. Nadal, a scientist ordered to create nuclear weapons for Wadiya, is well played by Jason Mantzoukas; his timing is just right and he supports Baron Cohen really well.
Soon after the film starts with some gags and basic introductions, General Aladeen is practically summoned to the United Nations. They want his assurance that he isn't developing nuclear weapons--otherwise they may use military force against Wadiya.... Read more ›
The plot is not terribly deep; but it moves along well and you shouldn't get bored. Sacha Baron Cohen (who plays the brutal dictator of the fictional, northern African country named Wadiya) surrounds himself with excellent actors all turning in convincing performances that make the film even funnier. Sir Ben Kingsley plays Tamir, the rightful heir to the dictatorship occupied by his apparently younger brother General Aladeen (Sacha Baron Cohen). Anna Faris is brilliant as Zoey, a Brooklyn, New York vegan small business food store owner who's liberal activism clashes sharply with Aladeen's "take no prisoners" and kill-`em-all policy whenever anyone disagrees with him. Nadal, a scientist ordered to create nuclear weapons for Wadiya, is well played by Jason Mantzoukas; his timing is just right and he supports Baron Cohen really well.
Soon after the film starts with some gags and basic introductions, General Aladeen is practically summoned to the United Nations. They want his assurance that he isn't developing nuclear weapons--otherwise they may use military force against Wadiya.... Read more ›
43 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'll make this short and sweet, and also mention this is not manipulative attempt to change your view, but in order to enjoy this movie, or anything by Sacha, you have to understand the psychology behind it, you can't be offended by anything, if you are there is personal issues you have to go inside of yourself and face, rather than ignoring them, and you have to have intelligence beyond what you learned in an educational institution. Furthermore, this movie is hilarious, don't listen to the reviews by morons who don't understand what the point of this mans work is, I literally could not go 2 minutes without laughing.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By anon
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
This movie was absolutely hilarious! Me and my family loved it. It's a great movie to own and watch. Highly recommend.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Timothy T
Format:DVD
Awesome movie and great with friends! I absolutely loved it. And u guys have to stop comparing it with Borat. That's a whole different movie. You can't compare a movie and give the the one u liked more a better review. These reviews is intended for someone's review on a movie, not two different movies.
12 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Wildwilly
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Hilarious from beginning to end and sure to offend anybody who considers themselves Politically Correct! As funny as Borat and totally without shame, Baron Sasha Cohen has done it again!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By R. Bailey
Format:Blu-ray
I did not think there would be so many bad reviews for this movie O_o I recently saw it and could NOT stop laughing throughout. Cohen is hilarious and there are a lot of little moments that make this great (A genial nose rub, talk about a splash guard for a torture device (Youll ruin your shirt!), etc.
Yes, sure, it is probably offensive and makes jokes about sensitive issues like 9/11 and Bin Laden, but its hilarious all the same ("When they shot his double...." And to see the look on the American's face when he heard that! The little moments are priceless).
I think most of the bad reviews come from people who are too stuck up or sensitive, because Cohen is a joy to watch in this.
The end has a wonderful dialogue comparing a dictatorship to America. Cohen explains all the benefits of a dictatorship, why he doesnt want to give it up for a democracy, because of what you can get away with. A lot of what he says is happening in America already, a very eye opening scene.
Yes, sure, it is probably offensive and makes jokes about sensitive issues like 9/11 and Bin Laden, but its hilarious all the same ("When they shot his double...." And to see the look on the American's face when he heard that! The little moments are priceless).
I think most of the bad reviews come from people who are too stuck up or sensitive, because Cohen is a joy to watch in this.
The end has a wonderful dialogue comparing a dictatorship to America. Cohen explains all the benefits of a dictatorship, why he doesnt want to give it up for a democracy, because of what you can get away with. A lot of what he says is happening in America already, a very eye opening scene.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I laughed out loud so many times I lost count. The humor goes between ridiculously offensive and just ridiculously funny. The supporting cast is great.
A knowledge of world events reveals the cleverness in many of the lines. His speech at the end reminded me of Chaplin's in The Great Dictator. Heavy-handed social commentary, but sadly, true, as well as funny.
Don't miss the extra scenes in the credits-- more laughing out loud! Someone had set the safety catch to Aladeen instead of Aladeen!
A knowledge of world events reveals the cleverness in many of the lines. His speech at the end reminded me of Chaplin's in The Great Dictator. Heavy-handed social commentary, but sadly, true, as well as funny.
Don't miss the extra scenes in the credits-- more laughing out loud! Someone had set the safety catch to Aladeen instead of Aladeen!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
artificial
For me this film was not funny at all, it's so artificial and mostly silly, that I must say, it's waste of time and money to watch it
Published 4 days ago by Molalu
5.0 out of 5 stars
dictator
always loved his humor. all the way from his show. love how he tricks people into thinking he is crazy. the reviews not liking it are crazy. but to each his own.
Published 6 days ago by John T. Kesil
3.0 out of 5 stars
over the top
I am by no means a person who does not like crude humor but this comedy made me hit my fast forward button more then once. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Thomas Cauley IV
1.0 out of 5 stars
OMG......awful
I couldn't even watch it to the end. That's how extremely tasteless the movie was. Banned really should be inforced!
Published 13 days ago by Barb J Stahl
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not worth to see, even for free.
I saw it advertised on Amazon Prime; view it for free! Well, I could not watch it all. I keep on pushing Fast-Forward. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Roberto Vitale
3.0 out of 5 stars
Watch it if you dare!
OK, this man is crazy... and he is without boundaries! He'll say or do anything and isn't afraid of any subject matter! I watched about 1/2 of Borat.... Read more
Published 1 month ago by rcruz
1.0 out of 5 stars
DVD not redemtion code.
I just wanted DVD not a redemption code that i cant use in my country what is this it was not in prouduct discription.
Published 1 month ago by abdollak khoshnood
1.0 out of 5 stars
When Being Offensive Isn't Enough!
When shouting the Big F in a weird accent isn't really funny. When race, sex, and sadism become simply hard work for the comic. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Giordano Bruno
3.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining
If you have any sensitivity to racial stereotypes probably not for you.
Good for a silly chuckle. My brother loves it. I thought is it was worthy of my time. Read more
Good for a silly chuckle. My brother loves it. I thought is it was worthy of my time. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Eric B.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Some Funny Parts - Most Beyond Poor Taste
Ok, I realize this is a Sacha Baron Cohen movie and I should expect crude humor. However, I draw the line at the horrific. Read more
Published 1 month ago by H2
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