REEL DEAL: The Dictator REVIEW

The Republic of Wadiya makes its mark not by terrorism but the wacky and super crazy movie The Dictator starring Sacha Baron Cohen. Though he might be known with his very controversial film Borat. The Dictator tells the story of General-Admiral Aladeen who leads the nation of Wadiya which is rich in oil however lives under the Tyranny of the "Supreme One" who also is spoiled with almost everything he wants. However he still feels a sense of loneliness.


The Dictator is actually based from a novel of the fallen leader Saddam Hussein entitled, "Zabibah and the King". They made a modern twist to this story plus the fact that Cohen is a genius in making insanely controversial comedy that requires an open mind and sense of humor to greatly enjoy the film.


There would be a lot of stereotypes, racial slurs written in a comedic way that in the end you would laugh and forget the insulting script. Though I can say pertains to politics, the society wherein it serves as an eye opener to the issues of the world which also shows the irony that many have failed to portray. The long wait was indeed worth it!

Reel Deal Movies and Television: The Dictator Spotlight

2012 brings more movies to watch out for. One of them is The Dictator starring Sacha Baron Cohen (Ali G In da House, Borat, Bruno). This film tells the “heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.” It is inspired by the novel "Zabibah and The King" written by Saddam Hussein.Cohen will play the role of General Admiral Alladeen, a dictator from a country called Republic of Wadiya

Tentative Philippine Release Date: July 25, 2012