The Dictator - 1 frown

Having managed to avoid Borat and Bruno, I saw “The Dictator,” Sasha Baron Cohen’s latest comedy. The problem is obvious. This movie isn’t funny. While there are some clever bits scattered here and there, there are also long stretches without a laugh. And there is a mean-spirited air to the whole thing. “The Dictator” might be worth seeing if you’re a Cohen fan. But for me, it confirms my belief that his movies are best if avoided. 5/24/12