Synopsis:
The Dictator movie discuss the brave story of a dictator who take a chance his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country which has been lovingly suppressed.
The Dictator Hollywood Movie Reviews:
But in a newly released red band trailer, Paramount reveals more of the raunchy subject matter behind the film. The new clip combines previously seen footage with a few 9/11 jokes, sexual advances toward Anna Faris’ character and even a baby delivery scene.Cohen’s latest film, directed by Larry Charles, is believed to be based on the self-aggrandizing novel by Saddam Hussein (with a satirical twist), in which Cohen plays the privileged and sociopathic ruler of the North African nation of Wadiya.
From his revision of his native language to tilted Olympics, he's a character that is both farcical and a comment on the grandiose monuments and inane, ego-stroking power trips so often embarked upon by true radical dictators.Beyond the ridiculous costume and sight gags, the latest, full-length trailer for the Sacha Baron Cohen film gives us our first real insight as to what the plot actually is.
Cohen plays a ruthless, fictitious dictator who arrives in N.Y.C. to address the U.N., only to be abducted, shaved (!) and released into the general public, with no one aware of or believing he is one of the world's last remaining tyrants:The Dictator is an upcoming 2012 film starring Sacha Baron Cohen. Cohen's fourth film will "tell the heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed", according to Paramount Pictures, which will distribute the film. Larry Charles, who previously directed Baron Cohen's mockumentaries Borat and Brüno, will also direct the film. Baron Cohen will star alongside Ben Kingsley and Anna Faris.The film is said to be inspired by the novel Zabibah and the King and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.The trailer alludes to the fact that the film is inspired by the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, due to the character's visit to the United States and his all-female security force.Furthermore, the clips shown of Barack Obama and David Cameron in the beginning of the trailer are all excerpts of speeches condemning the late Libyan leader for his actions in the Libyan Civil War that led to his ouster.A clip is also shown of Hillary Clinton condemning the Syrian leader, Bashar Al Assad.A version of the trailer was made for a Super Bowl XLVI commercial.Archive news footages of U.S. President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron in the beginning of the trailer are excerpts of their 2010 speeches condemning Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
In February 2012, Internet rumors claimed the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences had banned Baron Cohen from attending 84th Academy Awards in his role as Admiral General Aladeen, but the Academy said the rumors were unfounded, saying, "We haven't banned him. We're just waiting to hear what he's going to do," and specifying of the publicity stunt, "We don't think it's appropriate. But his tickets haven't been pulled. We're waiting to hear back." Cohen eventually appeared at the awards' red carpet with a pair of uniformed female bodyguards and wielding an urn purportedly containing the ashes of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il, which the actor "accidentally" spilled onto E! host Ryan Seacrest. The "ashes" were later reported to be pancake mix.
Baron Cohen appeared in character on the May 5, 2012, episode of Saturday Night Live during the "Weekend Update" segment, in which he appeared to torture movie critics A. O. Scott and Roger Ebert to give the film positive reviews, as well as seemingly holding director Martin Scorsese hostage. Cohen also released a video in the wake of the 2012 French Presidential Election, congratulating François Hollande on his victory.Socialist leader Francois Hollande was named president of France on Sunday night, and everyone from Sacha Baron Cohen’s General Aladeen to Gallic A-list stars have been giving their two Euro cents on the vote.Cohen, alias his latest character Admiral General Shabazz Aladeen, also known as The Dictator, sent a video message to Hollande that aired on Canal Plus’ special elections coverage episode of Le Grand Journal.
“Congratulations to the new president, Francois Holidays,” he said, adding: “However, the only president of France that I acknowledge is Dominique Strauss-Kahn. You should have picked him, people of France! He has some of the best rape excuses I have ever heard.”Comedian Gad Elmaleh, who had a small role in Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris, wrote on Twitter: “Private jet. Outdoor concert. New gal. Welcome to show business. Change starts tonight!”
On a more serious note, the Gallic entertainment business is waiting to see how Hollande will affect the industry. Outgoing president Nicolas Sarkozy strictly enforced France’s piracy laws, and Hollande had said during a speech in March that he planned to change those laws while still being in support of the industry against piracy.
Hollande hasn’t announced any planned specific amendments to the so-called Hadopi law that he considers an invasion of privacy by requiring Internet service providers to report illegal content downloading and a “three strike” policy for pirates.
The global economy will also be an issue affecting the film business. France's resident enfant terrible director Mathieu Kassovitz tweeted: "Joking aside, I wish the best to [Francois Hollande] for the next five years. Let's hope there's not another global financial crisis."
Movie Cast & Crew:
Release Date: 11 May 2012
Genre: Comedy
Language: English
Director: Larry Charles
Producer: Sacha Baron Cohen
Music Director: Erran Baron Cohen
Cast Members:
Sacha Baron Cohen
Ben Kingsley
Anna Faris
J. B. Smoove
The Dictator movie discuss the brave story of a dictator who take a chance his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country which has been lovingly suppressed.
The Dictator Hollywood Movie Reviews:
But in a newly released red band trailer, Paramount reveals more of the raunchy subject matter behind the film. The new clip combines previously seen footage with a few 9/11 jokes, sexual advances toward Anna Faris’ character and even a baby delivery scene.Cohen’s latest film, directed by Larry Charles, is believed to be based on the self-aggrandizing novel by Saddam Hussein (with a satirical twist), in which Cohen plays the privileged and sociopathic ruler of the North African nation of Wadiya.
From his revision of his native language to tilted Olympics, he's a character that is both farcical and a comment on the grandiose monuments and inane, ego-stroking power trips so often embarked upon by true radical dictators.Beyond the ridiculous costume and sight gags, the latest, full-length trailer for the Sacha Baron Cohen film gives us our first real insight as to what the plot actually is.
Cohen plays a ruthless, fictitious dictator who arrives in N.Y.C. to address the U.N., only to be abducted, shaved (!) and released into the general public, with no one aware of or believing he is one of the world's last remaining tyrants:The Dictator is an upcoming 2012 film starring Sacha Baron Cohen. Cohen's fourth film will "tell the heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed", according to Paramount Pictures, which will distribute the film. Larry Charles, who previously directed Baron Cohen's mockumentaries Borat and Brüno, will also direct the film. Baron Cohen will star alongside Ben Kingsley and Anna Faris.The film is said to be inspired by the novel Zabibah and the King and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.The trailer alludes to the fact that the film is inspired by the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, due to the character's visit to the United States and his all-female security force.Furthermore, the clips shown of Barack Obama and David Cameron in the beginning of the trailer are all excerpts of speeches condemning the late Libyan leader for his actions in the Libyan Civil War that led to his ouster.A clip is also shown of Hillary Clinton condemning the Syrian leader, Bashar Al Assad.A version of the trailer was made for a Super Bowl XLVI commercial.Archive news footages of U.S. President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron in the beginning of the trailer are excerpts of their 2010 speeches condemning Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
In February 2012, Internet rumors claimed the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences had banned Baron Cohen from attending 84th Academy Awards in his role as Admiral General Aladeen, but the Academy said the rumors were unfounded, saying, "We haven't banned him. We're just waiting to hear what he's going to do," and specifying of the publicity stunt, "We don't think it's appropriate. But his tickets haven't been pulled. We're waiting to hear back." Cohen eventually appeared at the awards' red carpet with a pair of uniformed female bodyguards and wielding an urn purportedly containing the ashes of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il, which the actor "accidentally" spilled onto E! host Ryan Seacrest. The "ashes" were later reported to be pancake mix.
Baron Cohen appeared in character on the May 5, 2012, episode of Saturday Night Live during the "Weekend Update" segment, in which he appeared to torture movie critics A. O. Scott and Roger Ebert to give the film positive reviews, as well as seemingly holding director Martin Scorsese hostage. Cohen also released a video in the wake of the 2012 French Presidential Election, congratulating François Hollande on his victory.Socialist leader Francois Hollande was named president of France on Sunday night, and everyone from Sacha Baron Cohen’s General Aladeen to Gallic A-list stars have been giving their two Euro cents on the vote.Cohen, alias his latest character Admiral General Shabazz Aladeen, also known as The Dictator, sent a video message to Hollande that aired on Canal Plus’ special elections coverage episode of Le Grand Journal.
“Congratulations to the new president, Francois Holidays,” he said, adding: “However, the only president of France that I acknowledge is Dominique Strauss-Kahn. You should have picked him, people of France! He has some of the best rape excuses I have ever heard.”Comedian Gad Elmaleh, who had a small role in Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris, wrote on Twitter: “Private jet. Outdoor concert. New gal. Welcome to show business. Change starts tonight!”
On a more serious note, the Gallic entertainment business is waiting to see how Hollande will affect the industry. Outgoing president Nicolas Sarkozy strictly enforced France’s piracy laws, and Hollande had said during a speech in March that he planned to change those laws while still being in support of the industry against piracy.
Hollande hasn’t announced any planned specific amendments to the so-called Hadopi law that he considers an invasion of privacy by requiring Internet service providers to report illegal content downloading and a “three strike” policy for pirates.
The global economy will also be an issue affecting the film business. France's resident enfant terrible director Mathieu Kassovitz tweeted: "Joking aside, I wish the best to [Francois Hollande] for the next five years. Let's hope there's not another global financial crisis."
Movie Cast & Crew:
Release Date: 11 May 2012
Genre: Comedy
Language: English
Director: Larry Charles
Producer: Sacha Baron Cohen
Music Director: Erran Baron Cohen
Cast Members:
Sacha Baron Cohen
Ben Kingsley
Anna Faris
J. B. Smoove