Sunday 18 December 2016

Love and laughter at the system

Hail, Caesar! (2016)

Written & directed by the Coen brothers this film stars Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes and Scarlett Johansson. In 1950s Hollywood a studio fixer tries to keep the wheels turning despite being surrounded by clashing eccentrics.

There is a lot to enjoy about this film that mixes both satire of and reverence for the days of the classic Hollywood studio system. While I do not think the plot goes anywhere especially interesting it is always fun and entertaining. I loved a lot of the touches that really capture both the good and the bad of old Hollywood.


3/5

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