Review of Hail, Caesar! (2016) by Toni S — 29 Jul 2016

Certainly not the best work from the Coen brothers but still worth a watch.

This review of Hail, Caesar! (2016) was written by Toni S on 29 Jul 2016.

Hail, Caesar! has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Carlos G (595) on 18 Dec 2017

I really enjoyed this look back behind the scenes of old Hollywood. It's funny and entertaining throughout. The acting and writing are A+…

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By Arth J (756) on 28 Apr 2018

You're a communist.. Hail, Caesar! The comic sequences are smart and practical i.e…

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By Deirdre Crimmins (265) for Cinematic Essential (63) on 28 Aug 2018

In typical Coen fashion this film is absolutely hilarious and toes the line between being honestly clever and too cute for its own good…

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By Rome F (3) on 01 Jan 2018

Although it's decked out with a bedazzling and eccentric cast of actors and characters alike, something seems to be amiss in the Coen brothers…

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Catholics, Communists, and classic Hollywood are all equally celebrated and caricatured in the Coen Brothers' latest comedy caper…

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By Bailey W (36) on 12 Jun 2018

Absolutely stunning movie! A great period piece showing the parts of golden age Hollywood we don't see on screen, Hail, Caesar…

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By Ayrton C (660) on 18 Dec 2017

Puntaje Original: 6.5 No vamos a negar la impecable calidad de los hermanos Coen con la dirección de esta película que en términos generales…

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When you look at this as an ode to the way Hollywood used to make movies, that's done really well, and the performances are off the charts…

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By Thiam P (53) on 25 Sep 2018

One, it's too wrapped up in Hollywood's vanity. Two, none of the multiple plotlines is really worthy of your investment…

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By Asia Frey (149) for Lagniappe (Mobile, AL) (149) on 22 Aug 2018

The feeling this strange movie inspires is appreciation, not sheer enjoyment; thoughtful study, not uproarious laughter…

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