Review of A Hologram for the King (2016) by Rebecca L — 30 Jul 2016

Dunno if China has the hologram technology...

This review of A Hologram for the King (2016) was written by Rebecca L on 30 Jul 2016.

A Hologram for the King has generally received mixed reviews.

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A beautiful story, a wild goose chase, optimism, exotic culture and love. And frigging Tom Hanks. Beautiful and authentic. It is certainly enjoyable…

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