Review of A Hologram for the King (2016) by What2C — 14 May 2016

Given all the mixed and negative reviews here, I was surprised at how much I liked "A Hologram for the King." It's funny and serious and wonderfully unpredictable. The scariness of Saudi rule mixed with the absurdity of Saudi life.

I was laughing out loud at the absurdity of Hanks' businessman's mission, the scary armed Saudi guard at his sentry station cooling his tootsies in a multi-hued kiddie pool. Hanks' character has to deal with officials who promise to show up but never do, and he triumphs over hostile conditions and also triumphs in love with a very evolved and accomplished woman.

A lovely, satisfying movie experience for both me and my husband.