Review of Hail, Caesar! (2016) by Kevin F — 12 Mar 2016

The intelligent flip side to Barton Fink gives a tongue in cheek view of the lighter side of the studio system.

This review of Hail, Caesar! (2016) was written by Kevin F on 12 Mar 2016.

Hail, Caesar! has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jose Miguel G (482) on 14 Mar 2018

A bit of a cliff note of the Hollywood heydays. A bit of everything. Big number on homer-sexuality with the navy. Hew…

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I was certainly entertained while watching it, but I did feel so let down by what could have been a classic Coen brothers movie…

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By Paul A (1,065) on 23 Feb 2018

Hail Cesar is a comedy. I know this because if I go to Wikipedia, it tells me it's a comedy…

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I love the Coen brothers. Thats why I waited so long to see this movie…

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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 Mark Ellis (362) for Schmoes Know (710) on 15 Oct 2018

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 Shawn H (224) on 01 Jan 2018

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Hail, Caesar! is a witty and intelligent work that has some sharp things to say about the real nature of cinema…

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