Review of A Hologram for the King (2016) by Dk D — 22 Mar 2018

Pleasantly non-abrasive depiction of a culture often presented in the harshest light by westerners.

This review of A Hologram for the King (2016) was written by Dk D on 22 Mar 2018.

A Hologram for the King has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Jorge Ayala Blanco (45) for El Universal (183) on 23 Feb 2017

A film that takes the unusual metaphor of contemporary man as living hologram until unexpected limit consequences. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Tom E (317) on 15 Mar 2017

Most of the first 40 mins. were uninteresting and I would have stopped watching if there was something more interesting to do…

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By Jon C (1,457) on 28 Apr 2017

We've seen this kind of thing several times but the main lead usually makes it welcome Tom Hanks goes to Saudi Arabia; he's in a foreign land…

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By Frank-Raymond P (108) on 22 Oct 2017

I absolutely loved it! Another great performance by Tom Hanks…

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The movie was fine, but Tom as usual is great…

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By Liam H (258) on 06 May 2017

Average movie. It starts off well and the pace is fast. The pace however tails off and it slows in the middle…

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By Galvy F (486) on 15 Nov 2017

(5.0 out of 6) When we see there is plenty to see that are different and similiar in some places to not know what we will see next…

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By Becky T (285) on 11 Mar 2017

Solidly average. Very interesting moments, but I didn't feel engaged for much of it…

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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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