The Dictator **

Larry Charles directed this Comedy. Watch Preview. Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris, Ben Kingsley, Megan Fox, John C. Reilly, J.B. Smoove. Rated R for strong crude and sexual content, brief male nudity, language and some violent images. Running time is one hour and twenty-three minutes.

The heroic story of a dictator (Cohen) who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed. When an attempted assassination fails while he is in New York, he finds himself penniless and unrecognizable in an area of the city populated by people he thought he'd had executed.

This film does have some funny bits that will cause some to laugh. But, others will be offended. Those of the conservative persuasion are likely to fall in that latter group. There is a sketchy plot but the sight gags and one liners are all you'll enjoy. As much as I laughed throughout the film, it's one I find hard to recommend. This is clearly aimed at a younger, very liberal audience and anyone else should consider attending with caution.

There are no additional scenes once the story has ended although there are some outtakes before the credits begin. Screen size and sound quality are relatively unimportant. Theatres/Times.