"MUCH FUNNIER THAN EXPECTED"
THE DICTATOR is a comedy film Directed by Larry Charles (same guy that brought us Borat & Bruno). The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed. Its starring Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley, Jason Mantzoukas, Anna Faris, J.B. Smoove, Megan Fox, John C. Reilly, B.J. Novak. Chris Elliott, Chris Parnell, Fred Armisen & Edward Norton.
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THE REVIEW:
Sacha Baron Cohen is a back with a new film after his not so funny Bruno left a weird taste in everybody's mouth. But with new direction comes a new script and that brings a bunch of new gags. This film is probably going to be Mr Cohen's funniest film to date (and probably 2012 so far). From the word go this dictator had me (and the whole cinema) laughing out loud. He plays this foul mouthed leader who rules the oil rich republic of Wadiya. His views has him making sure his country does not become a democratic one.
As usual you can expect obscene, disgusting and crude scenes, its what Mr cohen is known for and that what we get here. I was expecting this to be a flop but nope it just establishes him a great film maker and comedian. Its a breeze of fresh air to see him make a comedy that's not pranking people (usually the public) and then showing us the footage. This is actually a cool script accompanied with a great set of actors & actresses that entertain well. We go through a series of pranks as the film progresses but I do think the storyline could have been a lil tighter. This is one of them movies that's able to put anyone in a good mood because all of the care free humour it offers. It takes the piss out of the world and lets you know about some racial stereotypes people go through on a daily basis. The comedy shines because its very well place and does not seem forced. Even some of the awkward scenes werent so awkward (if that makes sense)
The dictator has one or two scenes that's very gross (do try and re-frame from puking in the popcorn). But havent said that, a well done to Sacha Baron Cohen for writing, producing and acting in this film because he shines with the cast. We can all only hope to see him in more roles like this one.
OVERALL: VERY FUNNY.
THE REVIEW:
As usual you can expect obscene, disgusting and crude scenes, its what Mr cohen is known for and that what we get here. I was expecting this to be a flop but nope it just establishes him a great film maker and comedian. Its a breeze of fresh air to see him make a comedy that's not pranking people (usually the public) and then showing us the footage. This is actually a cool script accompanied with a great set of actors & actresses that entertain well. We go through a series of pranks as the film progresses but I do think the storyline could have been a lil tighter. This is one of them movies that's able to put anyone in a good mood because all of the care free humour it offers. It takes the piss out of the world and lets you know about some racial stereotypes people go through on a daily basis. The comedy shines because its very well place and does not seem forced. Even some of the awkward scenes werent so awkward (if that makes sense)
The dictator has one or two scenes that's very gross (do try and re-frame from puking in the popcorn). But havent said that, a well done to Sacha Baron Cohen for writing, producing and acting in this film because he shines with the cast. We can all only hope to see him in more roles like this one.
STAR RATINGS OUT OF 5: 4
ONE FAVOURITE MOMENT IN THE FILM:
The scenes of the white lady that goes into labour in the shop.
(if you loved another moment in the film, please feel free to share it with us in the comments)
TRAILER:
Nice write-up. Wasn’t as funny as Borat, or even Bruno for that matter, but it still made me laugh a lot more than I expected to mainly because of Baron Cohen’s style of humor. He’s always so mean with his roles, but is perfect at staying in character the whole way through.
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