Review of A Hologram for the King (2016) by Raymond B — 12 Aug 2016

Another throughly enjoyable movie starring Tom Hanks as the American business man in Saudi Arabia.

This review of A Hologram for the King (2016) was written by Raymond B on 12 Aug 2016.

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 Paul D (6,077) on 01 Nov 2017

This movie isn't really that good. The story just sort of exists without much point to it…

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By Timothy J (535) on 12 Mar 2017

Cultures collide when an American businessman (Tom Hanks) is sent to Saudi Arabia to close what he hopes will be the deal of a lifetime…

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By Carlos D (596) on 06 May 2017

Tom Hanks plays a fish-out-of-water businessman in this tale of culture shock, self-doubt and discovery…

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By Ray T (123) on 18 Mar 2017

Perfectly encapsulates the feeling some people have when they reach middle age and yet don't feel like they've gotten a where, like they are…

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By Eagleeyeviking (471) on 25 May 2017

Tom Hanks is as charismatic as ever; and so is the rest of the supporting cast…

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By Marnie M (25) on 05 Aug 2017

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 Caitlynn B (4) on 22 Oct 2017

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

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By Kevin M. W (1,682) on 31 Jan 2017

Everything is fine before the ending for we are exposed to everything about Saudi Arabia. But the ending is terribly wrong…

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By Dane M (235) on 19 Nov 2018

I quite liked this film and am surprised I did. Yet another straight (I'm gay) love story…

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