Review of A Hologram for the King (2016) by Barry B — 04 May 2016

So-so movie. Funny at times and very slow at times.

This review of A Hologram for the King (2016) was written by Barry B on 04 May 2016.

A Hologram for the King has generally received mixed reviews.

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In the pensive and nimble A Hologram for the King, Tom Hanks isn't waiting for Godot. But he might as well be…

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By Indra Arriaga (96) for Anchorage Press (104) on 20 Jun 2017

At about an hour in, A Hologram for the King pivots in a wonderful direction; what develops from that point on is worth the wait…

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By Thomas H (859) on 28 Jan 2017

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By Johnny L (543) on 23 Feb 2017

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