Despite the negative criticism, the movie plays a major role in presenting political satire. Satire is a form of comedy, that ranges from drama to prose narrative (Oliver and Stewart 12). It is amusing and humorous. In most cases, satire attacks someone or social institutions. It ridicules its target, with an aim of creating a positive change. The dictator movie, derides …show more content…
This effect produces general Aladeen. The three named dictators severely oppressed their countries. Through Aladeen, the audience is able to see the detrimental character the dictators exhibited. Aladeen is cheerfully brutal. He is comically deluded that, the people of Wadiya love him so much. Political satire is supported by the childish character of Aladeen. In many cases, the general does not realize that he is saying offensive words .When a woman tells him that she is pregnant, he answers derogatively, “Are you having a boy or an abortion” …show more content…
It has borrowed from, Edie Murphy’s movie “Coming to America”, and the “Great Dictator” by Chaplin. The jokes created in the movie are crude and cruel; they however inspire at times (Charles). The movie balances the sharp political satire with gross humor. It utilizes a more composed narrative, with strong plot points and an effective pacing. By using General Aladeen character, many politicians have been exposed. Tamir; Aladeen’s deputy, kisses Aladeen’s armpits as a sign of respect for the General (Charles). This is a delicious satire that proves the movies motive of enhancing the political