Review of Hail, Caesar! (2016) by Patrick M — 27 Oct 2017

Advertised as a comedy yet there is not one single laugh in the entire movie.

This review of Hail, Caesar! (2016) was written by Patrick M on 27 Oct 2017.

Hail, Caesar! has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Quinn R (68) on 21 Jun 2018

All cast, lines were a waste of my time, and Clooney never looked older - even the sets were a bomb…

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As much praise as they deservedly get, The Coen Brothers don't always hit it out of the park, and Hail, Caesar…

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By Jon T (527) on 10 Aug 2018

Very disappointing. Stale comedy that never takes off. Why is George Clooney in so many duds…

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