Review of A Hologram for the King (2016) by Logan M — 30 Jul 2016

Having Tom Hanks in the lead role is always promising, but "A Hologram For the King" just can't get focused.

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

A Hologram for the King has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Paul D (6,077) on 01 Nov 2017

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As simple its storyline may be, the film delivers a sweet and serene cut of a man finding his way to hold on to life, and love…

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By Megan M (406) on 12 Jun 2017

I sat through this whole movie but I couldn't even tell you what happened (that's because nothing happened.) I'd avoid if you want a good movie :(…

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By Branko V (4) on 28 Mar 2017

Hanks is great but the film is very flat in the final third…

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By Thomas H (859) on 28 Jan 2017

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