Review of A Hologram for the King (2016) by S. Edward T — 01 Jun 2016

A very watchable movie with a small cast of interesting characters.

This review of A Hologram for the King (2016) was written by S. Edward T on 01 Jun 2016.

A Hologram for the King has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Dan B (1,694) 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 Carlos D (596) on 06 May 2017

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By Stefano G (11) 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 Eleanor D (7) on 22 Mar 2018

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Great cross culture love story with happy ending…

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A well-acted, sweet and occasionally funny vehicle for the always delightful Tom Hanks…

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It's also one of the first, if not THE first, American film I've watched that suggests that it's the West that needs the Middle East's economic…

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By Branko V (4) on 28 Mar 2017

Hanks is great but the film is very flat in the final third…

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By Grant T (830) on 18 Jun 2017

Tom Hanks couldn't save this ambling seemingly unnecessary story about a fish-out-of-water businessman going through a difficult time…

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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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