Review of A Hologram for the King (2016) by Jenn B — 11 Aug 2016

Strong performance by Tom Hanks saves what would otherwise be a dull, slowly developing story.

This review of A Hologram for the King (2016) was written by Jenn B on 11 Aug 2016.

A Hologram for the King has generally received mixed reviews.

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

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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 Paul D (6,077) on 01 Nov 2017

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By Jimmy F (192) on 19 Mar 2017

Outstanding movie with Tom Hanks. He stars as a salesman that has to go to Saudi Arabia to convince the local king to order a hologram…

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By Andrew S (3,174) 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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The fact that they were able to make a comedy out of it shows just how hard they worked on this project…

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By Lauren D (305) on 10 Sep 2018

A beautiful story, a wild goose chase, optimism, exotic culture and love. And frigging Tom Hanks. Beautiful and authentic. It is certainly enjoyable…

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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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