The Dictator

[lupestripe]

Despite not being a fan of Sasha Baron Cohen's stuff, The Dictator interested with me. And when Stray, Luna and Arcais said they were going, I jumped at the opportunity (particularly as Wolfie had planned to see Iron Sky), even if my workload almost prevented me from going.

Still got there through a combination of running, buses and profuse sweating before we bought uber cheap tickets through the magic of Orange Wednesdays and uber expensive popcorn through the magic of having a captive audience.

The thirty minutes of trailers - all for army related films for some reason - were as uninspiring and frustrating as ever before we got to see the main event. The film wasn't as satirical as I thought it would be, despite making some good points, and the plot was a little staid but it was an enjoyable 90 minutes of politically incorrect humour and I had a fantastic time. Wadiya was just Eritrea though and I didn't have a pink slush puppy despite everyone else indulging in some puppy time.

Afterwards we went to Frankie and Benny's for some surprisingly tasty food which wasn't as overpriced as it usually is. The abattoir smell of Bradford ambience was a little off-putting but the restaurant was a nice oasis away from it and chatting with friends is always good fun. Top Cat I think will be our next film - promises to be fun :)

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Comments

[kvoll.livejournal.com]

They've forbidden this film here. %)

Kind of expectable, really.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

It doesn't surprise me, I must admit.

[kvoll.livejournal.com]

But I'm sure it will be easy to pirate. =)

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Most things are - it's definitely worth seeing :)

[porsupah.livejournal.com]

Iron Sky I would like to see, yes - sounds like much fun, even though Revolver stiffed them on the cinematic release, giving it a whole day. =:P The Dictator.. mm, I'd probably go with friends, but it doesn't seem like a priority. TBH, I'd probably enjoy two pints of really good cider more. =:9

What, no love for Moonrise Kingdom? Comes out on Friday! ^_^

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Some cinemas have extended Iron Sky's showing now. It's not really a film for me though - hope you get to see it.

[giro-batol.livejournal.com]

Top cat is a bit starnge animation is very flat.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Hmm it does look it. Is it worth seeing?