Watch: Sacha Baron Cohen feels up Anna Faris, has his beard amputated in new 'Dictator' trailer

See Admiral General Aladeen shake up The Big Apple

By Chris Eggertsen Tuesday, Mar 27, 2012 9:48 PM

Sacha Baron Cohen and Anna Faris in "The Dictator".

Credit: Paramount Pictures

"The Dictator" is coming to New York City.

That's right, friends - Admiral General Aladeen hits The Big Apple in the latest trailer for the upcoming Sacha Baron Cohen comedy, riding a camel through the bustling city streets and later finding himself beardless after he's kidnapped and "tortured" by a hotel manager with an axe to grind (John C. Reilly). But not to worry - the ordeal puts only a temporary damper on Aladeen's autocratic vim and vigor, and soon enough he's tossing overflowing garbage cans at moving taxicabs and kicking children into store displays like any good despot should.

Unlike the first full-length trailer, we get a much better idea of the film's "fish-out-of-water" plot trajectory this time around, and it looks, well...really, really funny (how many of us have secretly felt the urge to openly slap a store customer during our days working with the general public?) But don't take my word for it - check out the full trailer below and let us know what you think!

My grade for the trailer: A. After watching, rate it for yourself at top left!

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"The Dictator" hits theaters on May 11.

Chris Eggertsen
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A former contributor to sites including Bloody-Disgusting and AfterElton, Eggertsen enjoys rock music, rainy days and smelling the pages of old books. You should read all of his articles and follow him on Twitter because it's the right thing to do.

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Teddy

Definitely the best trailer I've seen for it so far, and it gives the best sense of what the movie will actually be about. I was kind of underwhelmed by the initial trailer.
March 27, 2012 at 10:27PM EST Reply to Comment
- ceggertsen Agreed! It's a good trailer.
  March 27, 2012 at 11:07PM EST
Jeremiah

It reminds me of COMING TO AMERICA. Leader of country comes to America and has to work for local business (albeit with different motivations in regards to the protagonists). Regardless, this trailer works, and is really funny, especially the moment when the General slaps the crap out of the customer. Looking forward to this one!
March 28, 2012 at 12:08AM EST Reply to Comment
- ceggertsen :) me too!
  March 28, 2012 at 12:38AM EST

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Watch: Sacha Baron Cohen feels up Anna Faris, has his beard amputated in new 'Dictator' trailer

See Admiral General Aladeen shake up The Big Apple