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Eschewing the mockumentary approach of Sacha Baron Cohen's previous movies, The Dictator adopts a more traditional comedy narrative but, as with Borat and Brüno, it's not about the plot but the moments.
Director: Larry Charles
Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris, Ben Kingsley,
The humour is very much of the no-holds barred variety, with sex, drugs and smuggling sausages through US customs being the brand style.
The family is Indian, but as Irish audiences will discover while watching this comedy-drama, the two nations have a lot more in common than just the green, white and orange of a tricolour.
Welcome to Burton-land. You know the score (as written by Danny Elfman) because you've seen it so many times before, says Donal O'Donoghue.
Made on a pile of pennies, with a cast and crew assembled from a posting on Facebook, it's a miracle that Terry McMahon's Charlie Casanova ever saw the light of day.
How I Spent My Summer Vacation
How I Spent My Summer Vacation makes a very good stab at originality, and its engaging cast - and at times rapier script - make for decent viewing. However, too many moments of cliché prevent it from being a success on all levels.
The Lucky One is certain to find its audience, who have come to swoon over Zac and his newly muscular frame, but this sweeping romance lacks that bit of magic to really draw you in.
The gang's all here for another round of gross out comedy, slapstick, and maybe even some added poignancy says Alan Corr.
A downright odd slice of folly and feelgood which re-affirms Stillman's status as one of the movie world's one-offs.
Not one but two towering performances power this thoughtful, Dublin-set drama, says Michael Doherty.
If you're looking for a romantic comedy with a difference, it's hard to beat Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.
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