Review of A Hologram for the King (2016) by Stewart F — 31 Jul 2016

I love Tom Hanks but this was a strange film. Worth watching but not a blockbuster.

This review of A Hologram for the King (2016) was written by Stewart F on 31 Jul 2016.

A Hologram for the King has generally received mixed reviews.

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