Review of Holy Rollers (2010) by Darien S — 18 Nov 2012

One of the most underrated films of 2010.

This review of Holy Rollers (2010) was written by Darien S on 18 Nov 2012.

Holy Rollers has generally received mixed reviews.

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By David Fear (910) for Time Out (7,510) on 09 Oct 2011

It’s gratifying to see Eisenberg move past nerdy-cutie parts; his slim shoulders, it seems, are capable of handling more than Michael Cera’s…

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By Andy S (1,590) on 06 Apr 2012

Decent performance by Eisenberg in this just kind of there film. Not bad, but certainly not interesting enough to warrant much more…

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By Jane Crowther (96) for Total Film (3,532) on 22 Aug 2018

We have seen this all before; from Jesse Eisenberg's trademark jitters and speedy speech to the inevitable tragic story arc and the morphing…

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By Dan F (513) on 09 May 2012

This films lacks enough of a story-line to satisfy anyone looking for more than mild voyeurism. Not an altogether bad film, just fairly boring…

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As a portrait of a subculture few non-Hasidim ever get to glimpse, it's funny, deft, and sharp…

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By Katie P (213) on 18 Dec 2011

Excellent film...Jesse Eisenberg is fantastic…

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By Ray Greene (127) for Boxoffice Magazine (2,896) on 14 Dec 2011

Holy Rollers is mostly a marker being put down by some talents to watch, especially Eisenberg, who is greater than fans of Zombieland could…

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By Chase Whale (135) for Gordon and the Whale (21) on 27 Aug 2013

The one and only problem I had with HOLY ROLLERS was the pacing. I found myself getting slightly bored and at times, looking at my watch…

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By Daniel A (1,013) on 04 Nov 2011

I had very high hopes for thsi and was deeply unimpressed…

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By Ollie W (539) on 26 Oct 2011

Interesting and well acted little drama that unfortunately lets itself down in the very final scene by opting for an implausible reconciliation…

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