Review of A Hologram for the King (2016) by John S — 29 Apr 2016

Very interesting movie!

Not the same old formula.

Hanks is great.

This review of A Hologram for the King (2016) was written by John S on 29 Apr 2016.

A Hologram for the King has generally received mixed reviews.

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