Review of Hail, Caesar! (2016) by Trey B — 06 Jan 2017

Hail Caesar is definitely not for everyone, however no one can deny that Alden Ehrenreich shines among a star studded cast.

This review of Hail, Caesar! (2016) was written by Trey B on 06 Jan 2017.

Hail, Caesar! has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Paul N (1,195) on 01 Jan 2019

I do like the Coen's irreverent films, and this was no exception. Great cast, silly story, great fun…

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By Matthew R (1,327) on 22 Apr 2018

Hail, Caesar - 4 out 5 - this is one of those Cooky funny movies that may take more than one viewing to catch all of the jokes…

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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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By Kal S (13) on 01 Jan 2018

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By Stefano C (730) on 10 Mar 2018

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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 Andrew T (2) on 19 Sep 2018

I thought that this film would be a take on this era but with a more modern form of humor…

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By Kristian Harloff (339) for Schmoes Know (710) on 15 Oct 2018

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 Will T (444) on 01 Jan 2018

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