The Dictator - Unrated

2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (346 customer reviews)
The creators and star of Borat bring you the hilarious comedy about what happens when the world's worst dictator is stuck in New York and forced to live his worst nightmare...the American dream.
  • Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris
  • Directed by: Larry Charles
  • Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes
  • Release year: 2012
  • Studio: Paramount
 
 
 
 

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Synopsis: The creators and star of Borat bring you the hilarious comedy about what happens when the world's worst dictator is stuck in New York and forced to live his worst nightmare...the American dream.
Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris
Supporting actors: Ben Kingsley
Directed by: Larry Charles
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes
Captions and Subtitles: Details
Release year: 2012
Studio: Paramount
MPAA Rating: Rated R for strong crude and sexual content, brief male nudity, language and some violent images
ASIN: B008OM0M4U
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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: May 11, 2012
  • MPAA: Rated R for strong crude and sexual content, brief male nudity, language and some violent images
  • Production Company: Paramount Pictures, Four by Two Films
  • Also Known As Finchley's Dream
  • Filming Locations: 7 West 30th Street, New York, New York, USA | Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain | Corralejo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain | Morocco | New York City, New York, USA | Plaza de España, Seville, Andalucía, Spain | Seville, Andalucía, Spain | Spain

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The movie was not very funny. Andrew  |  64 reviewers made a similar statement
He takes the idea of a dictator and makes it hysterical. Gabriel  |  17 reviewers made a similar statement
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53 of 67 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "Are you having a boy or an abortion?" May 18, 2012
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. Aladeen travels to New York with Tamir and an extensive entourage--but soon after that he is kidnapped and nearly killed in a very funny scene with one of my favorite actors, John C. Reilly, playing the would-be murderer. Tamir hopes that with the real Aladeen out of the way he can use a phony "double" for Aladeen and use the double to make Wadiya a democracy so Tamir can sell its oil to countries around the world, most notably America and China.

But what Tamir doesn't know is that Aladeen escaped being killed and wants nothing more than to gain back total control of Wadiya. Just how Aladeen and Zoey get to know each other and how Aladeen tries to win back control of his country is how the rest of the film plays out, complete with gags and jokes about anything Baron Cohen wants to tackle, including 9/11, blacks, Jews, Asians and just about anything else you can imagine.

All in all, if you liked Sacha Baron Cohen's other films, I think you will like this one. It is better than "Bruno" and while it isn't quite as good as "Borat" it's definitely funny. It managed to divert my attention on a rather stressful day and that's actually saying a lot. In addition, if you're new to Sacha Baron Cohen's sense of humor and you're not that easily offended, you should enjoy this film.
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38 of 51 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't listen to the negative feedback left by morons! September 7, 2012
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.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars When Being Offensive Isn't Enough! May 8, 2013
Format:DVD
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. When even pertinent political satire can't elicit more than a sickly smirk. When the outtakes really needed to taken out ... you have The Dictator - Banned and Unrated.

But the joke's on me for not heeding the comments of my twenty-something son's twenty-something friends. This! Is! a Total! Waste Of Time!
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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 6 days 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 15 days ago by abdollak khoshnood
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
Published 15 days 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 19 days ago by H2
5.0 out of 5 stars So funny!
I loved this movie. I had trouble finding this at local retailers and was able to find this very easily here.
Published 1 month ago by Angela
2.0 out of 5 stars Funny but gross.
There's a fine line when comedy becomes distasteful - If Sacha Baron can find that line, he could go long way, otherwise I'll be cautious to watch another of his film..
Published 1 month ago by probability_reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Good moving
Bought it for my husband. He loves the movie and its hilarious. Not meant for sensitive people though and may offend others.
Published 1 month ago by mrs.ellis
1.0 out of 5 stars The Dictator
Not a good movie, don't waste your money. There are many other movies out there worthy of watching on your TV.
Published 1 month ago by Laceymay
1.0 out of 5 stars Not Very Good
This movie had only a few good scenes, and most of them were in the extended trailer. For example the scenic helicopter ride scene.
Published 1 month ago by John A
4.0 out of 5 stars THE DICTATOR
I HAD A HARD TIME GETTING INTO THE MOVIE AT FIRST BUT IT WAS OK AFTER I WATCHED IT ALL THE WAY THROUGH..
Published 1 month ago by MOONLADY
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