Review of Holy Rollers (2010) by Geneviève C — 26 Oct 2010

I was bored at times, but this movie really told a great story.

This review of Holy Rollers (2010) was written by Geneviève C on 26 Oct 2010.

Holy Rollers has generally received mixed reviews.

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In what essentially amounts to a film version of a good Locked Up Abroad episode, Holly Rollers tells the story of young Hasidic Jews who were…

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By Sam E (333) on 13 Jan 2012

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By Scott G (1,078) on 09 Jul 2011

A film that tells its story well and a film very much through its charactor played by eisenberg a film about jewish guilt and prospects…

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By Sabena A (68) on 11 Jul 2011

A decent movie with nice acting but I think it could of been better then this but still not bad, good for one time watch…

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By Matt B (1,998) on 06 Dec 2011

Eisenberg, more often an interesting absence in the center of well-cast movies than a leading man, doesn't work his arguable magic here…

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By Daniel P (2,457) on 12 Jul 2011

Not bad but expected abit more good true story but it did lack real suspense and excitement Eisenberg is good as ever though dont rush to see this…

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By Mike C (1,722) on 04 Apr 2015

Soft spot for true stories of this nature. Jesse Eisenberg does awkward again…

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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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By Katie P (213) on 18 Dec 2011

Excellent film...Jesse Eisenberg is fantastic…

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