The Dictator -2012- Bluray Unrated Instant
The Unrated edition of The Dictator provides a more unfiltered critique of global politics by refusing to sanitize the protagonist’s offensive nature, thereby highlighting the "monstrous" reality of absolute power.
Allows you to hear every nuance of Baron Cohen's impressive—and nonsensical—accent.
: Typically, BluRay releases include bonus features. For "The Dictator," these might involve behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with Sacha Baron Cohen and other cast members, and insights into the making of the film. Given the complexity and the cultural-political commentary within the movie, these features could offer a deeper understanding of the film's creation and the intentions behind its satire.
The Dictator is a sharp departure from Sacha Baron Cohen’s previous mockumentary style ( Borat , Bruno ). Instead of interacting with real, unsuspecting people, Cohen ventures into a fully scripted narrative comedy. He plays Admiral General Aladeen, the fearsome, narcissistic, and profoundly ignorant dictator of the fictional North African Republic of Wadiya. The Dictator -2012- BluRay UNRATED
The BluRay transfer is pristine. The film has a vibrant color palette, contrasting the dusty, golden hues of Wadiya with the gritty, cool tones of Brooklyn. The DTS-HD Master Audio track is solid, utilizing the surround sound effectively during the chaotic action sequences and the booming musical score.
If you've seen this version, which cut did you prefer—the theatrical or the unrated?
The 2012 Paramount Home Entertainment Blu-ray release of The Dictator The Unrated edition of The Dictator provides a
The Dictator (2012) BluRay UNRATED: A Subversive Masterpiece of Satire
The additional footage provides deeper, more absurd dialogue between Aladeen and his American counterparts, enhancing the film’s critique of Western diplomacy.
As Aladeen tries to find a way to return to Turdistan, he befriends a Jewish-American producer, Seth (played by Jason Mantzoukas), who helps him navigate the city. However, things take a turn when Aladeen's government, led by his arch-nemesis, General Munro (played by Michael Caine), plots to overthrow him. Instead of interacting with real, unsuspecting people, Cohen
A hilarious, fully in-character promotional interview between the legendary Larry King and Admiral General Aladeen.
: An extended, roughly 3-minute version of the interview seen in the film, which includes additional jokes that didn't make the final cut.
Colors are vibrant in the palace scenes and sharp in the NYC sequences.
Upon its release, the UNRATED BluRay became a cult object. While the theatrical cut grossed $179 million worldwide, it was the home video market that truly embraced the film. Critics who panned the theatrical cut as "broad" or "safe" revisited the UNRATED version and admitted they had been too harsh.
The BluRay UNRATED edition of The Dictator turns a three-star theatrical comedy into a four-star midnight movie. It is the version that Baron Cohen and Charles intended to release before the lawyers and ratings boards stepped in. It is messier, meaner, and much, much funnier.