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The Coen's Go to Hollywood's Golden Age
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The latest from storied writers and directors the Coen Brothers, Hail, Caesar!, is what some would label a zany comedy. It is a lark in many regards, a film where there seems no other intention by the filmmakers other than to create an amusing escapade and in this regard the film genuinely succeeds. The most outward thing one could say about the film in fact is that it is exceedingly charming and fun, that the Coen's have given themselves a set-up that allows them to explore all of their favorite genres of movies in Hollywood's golden age and that they take this opportunity and run with it. Casting the likes of current movie stars such as George Clooney, Scarlett Johansson, and Channing Tatum and placing them within the context of what types of movie stars they might have been in the 1950's is an incredibly appealing idea and the opportunity to see Clooney channel bits of Clark Gable, Johansson essentially play Esther Williams, and Tatum do his version of a Gene Kelly number is what sells the film. These movies within the movie are what make the film worth recommending in a sense despite the fact Josh Brolin is doing a good job carrying the connective tissue between each even if, somewhat ironically, he doesn't have enough to do. If you've seen the trailers for the film then you know the overarching plot concerns Clooney's Baird Whitlock, the biggest star in Hollywood, being kidnapped and held for ransom by a group who refer to themselves as "the future", but this turns out to be not so much what the movie is about rather just a small piece. Instead, as most Coen pictures do, Hail, Caesar! wants to be about something more and this time the Coen's are exploring that very thing-the worth of the movies, of stories even. Words like frivolous, flippant, lighthearted, silly, and any other synonyms of sort are used consistently throughout forcing our protagonist, Brolin's Eddie Mannix, to search his soul to find a reasonable rebuttal to validate not only the movies he and his studio are making, but his livelihood. It's true that the movies have a platform like no other and that they have the power to influence certain demographics, but beyond the Coen's attempting to convince themselves of these same things as they grow older in age, there isn't much to grasp onto here or there is too much and none of it ends up making the impact it should. Either way, Hail, Caesar! is still a rollicking good way to spend an hour and forty five minutes even if it is a minor work in the Coen pantheon.
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Hail, "Hail, Caesar!"
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Upon viewing it a second time, I've decided that "Hail, Caesar" is a swell masterpiece for any discerning audience who's into masterpieces. Why did it take me two times to decide it's a swell masterpiece for the discerning? Largely because the trailer is a woeful misrepresentation of the final product, and thus my expectations upon my inaugural viewing were misplaced. This is not a movie about a group of people teaming up to find kidnapped George Clooney. The kidnapping of George Clooney (such as it is) is but one small story among several intertwining tales. Waiting for it all to gel at the end is a fool's errand, if your errand is to enjoy movies. And now you're thinking, "Hey, reviewer who takes too long to say things, if it's such a swell masterpiece, why only four stars instead of five?" Dear reader, it's minus one star because the blu-ray itself only has two special features. A dearth of special features is something I cannot abide, especially for swell masterpieces such as this.
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Perfect example of Hollywood at its prime!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow I loved this film! The Hollywood undertones with communist undermining fears was so fun to watch! Ok when I watch films I do so on a 180" movie theater screen with full 7.1 surround sound and the Buttkicker transducer system. This is not to Boast but to give an idea of the clarity that I rate both 4k and 1080p films. 1st off regardless if you are huge into 4k or still collect Blu-ray; I will add that with today's (Oppo) upscaling technology along with upscaling technology on theater projectors that the difference between Blu-ray & 4k is minimal. I will say that going over 180" that you will likely see a difference and recommend 4k for 150"+ screens. I found the film to be Of great quality and very crisp picture. The sound lacked, however I really believe that was more due to the use of period sound. Regardless if you are a film buff and/or a collector this film is great! I will watch this yearly!
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Coen Bros with Another Classic
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Coen Brothers can't seem to make a bad movie. Sure, not every one will end up being a classic that cements itself into the history of cinema like "No Country for Old Men" or "The Big Lebowski", but every single one is of an extremely high level of quality, regardless of how you might feel about the story (my mom hates The Big Lebowski, but does not question the quality of filmmaking, for example). "Hail, Caesar!" may not become a classic itself, but its satirical view of producing classic films in old Hollywood is sharp, hilarious, and as ridiculous as it should be. Art/costume/set direction all feels accurate enough not to distract, genuinely feeling like it was shot at the time period in which it takes place. Performances are untouchable. If you love the Coen Bros, this has everything they've built their names on other than a hefty dose of noir characteristics (although that's in there a bit, too).
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Very good Coen Bros. comedy
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hilarious if uneven comedy. A lovely ode to cinema and specifically the old Hollywood studio system. I loved all of the stuff dealing with different films being made. I think the stuff with Brolin was a little heavier than it needed to be, but I guess those were the things the Coens wanted to explore the most. I think the movie's greatest weakness is that we never get enough of any one character (besides maybe Brolin's), I would have liked to see Tatum or Johansson or Fiennes or McDormand or Clooney or even perhaps the standout performance of Alden Ehrenreich as Hobie Doyle get more screen time. Actually, never mind about Fiennes; his scene with Ehrenreich is already in my mind classic, and I'm pretty sure will stay with me as among the best comedy moments of the year. I look forward to enjoying this even more on a rewatch; almost every Coen Brothers' movie gets even better after the first watch.
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Good phone; good camera, & that's what I wanted.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The two things I really needed a smart phone for were a good phone and a good camera: No dropped calls. This phone also has a large clear keypad and a side-button to re-light the screen during/ending calls. The hang-up feature is clearly marked. Audio quality is good and I can control the contacts through my laptop. The non-selfie camera is 13 Mpx, which gives sharp & clear focus (markedly less so in close-up). Very pleased with it for capturing things as I see them.The files are surprisingly small < 3 MB, generally. Two disappointing features: The phone doesn't seem to have a security/password function/capability. It has no USB port, so exporting photos means that I am editing the 3rd generation image in my laptop software/storage.
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Fun movie at a good price.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you haven't seen a Coen Brothers film yet, I'd recommend seeing 'No Country for Old Men,' & 'the Big Lebowski, immediately...run don't walk! However, if you're considering buying this whimsical piece, you've probably seen them. It's a really fun send-up of bygone days of megalithic studios, and some of the characters you may meet around them. The actors are hysterically funny, in a classic, Coen kind of way. The images are lush, colorful and almost dreamlike in an a way reminiscent of 'Barton Fink.' Do not hesitate to buy this blu ray, if you like funny spoofs on Hollywood!
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
not the best Coen Brothers, but still very good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For most movie lovers, seeing the Coen Brothers attached to a movie is enough - for all the "trademark" touches, especially in these later years, a Coen Brothers movie is always original - this is a lesser but no less wonderful movie - Because the film takes place over the course of 1 very long day in the life of a studio fixer, you don't get to know any of the characters he's dealing with very well - the fact that I would love to see all the characters in more depth and detail shows what a terrific glimpse the Coen Brothers offer us
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
A Real Gem
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What is it with trailers these days? Watching the trailer you might get the impression that it Is about George Clooney. In truth, it's a charming film about character, that of Eddie Mannix (played perfectly by Josh Brolin) a fixer for a 1950s film studio. Along the way it both pokes fun at various aspects of Hollywood while, at the same time, really paying homage to what made it great. Beautifully shot with exceptional performances and a funny, sharp script, this movie was, for me, one of the surprises of 2016.
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
For Fans of the Coen Brothers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This isn't a movie for everyone. It's a movie for fans of the quirky humor of the directors and Hollywood Nostalgia. The cast is obviously having a lot of fun making this Hollywood about Hollywood movie. The humor is subdued and smart, rather than laugh out loud funny. The HD video is fantastic and the audio pretty solid. I wish there were more supplements about the making of the film as given it's theme this could have been very interesting. Recommended.
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
The Coen Brother's latest is zany fun but lacking
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As a fan of the Coen Brother's for some time now, Hail Caesar offers up some wacky characters and a few laugh-out-loud moments to keep most ardent supporters entertained. Unfortunately, the film lacks focus and seems to meander from scene to scene until a disappointing resolution is finally reached. Josh Brolin, Scarlett Johansson, and George Clooney all offer up fine performances that makeup for some of the plot and script issues, and I would still recommend seeing the film at least once. Just don't expect the same quality of The Big Lebowski, Fargo, Blood Simple, Miller's Crossing, and many more Coen classics. The Blu-Ray edition from Universal features outstanding video and audio quality, which left me quite impressed when viewing on my 4K television! Special features are minimal but worth checking out.
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
The Coen Brothers Do Hollywood (again)
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I must admit I'm confused at the lukewarm response to this movie. I get that Joel and Ethan Coen set a high bar, and this may not be an instant classic (then again, neither was The Big Lebowski, that took several years), but I had a blast with Hail, Caesar! I still chuckle thinking about "would that it 'twere so simple". I've seen them all and this is far from lower shelf Coens. Maybe in time it'll have a reappraisal...
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
An underrated Coen brothers film
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have I seen every Coen Brothers film? NO. Is this the best? Absolutely not, but it’s a good film nonetheless. It’s competently cast (is Clooney ever NOT good in their films?), and it’s funny and great insight into the life of...Hollywood, through the eyes of Josh Brolin! No classic, but an entertaining film!
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Parody All
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A second tier Cohens' film is way beyond the first tier of most American directors. The more you know of the political and social background of the period setting the funnier it gets. Josh Brolin's sincere faith holds it together very well. Highlights include George Clooney playing a clueless Clooneyesque star and the 'sailor boys'" tap dancing.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
If you love classic Hollywood
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you love classic Hollywood don't miss this Chen Brothers comedy. They take a real person (sort of) and put him in an unusual circumstance involving his biggest studio star. The cast spoofs Gene Kelly musicals, Esther Williams pictures, Singing Cowboys and the Red Menace of the 1950's all with tongue firmly planted in cheek.
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Classic Clooney delivers along with the Cohens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Went into this having heard a lot of mediocre reviews. Hail Ceasar proves that the Cohen Brothers are far from done and delivers some memorable performances from some of their classic A-listers. Very well written, artistically directed and darkly comedic at just the right times, HC delivers an entertaining viewing.
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
1950's Hollywood
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.When Hollywood's studio system was king, and a man with the studio who's job is to "fix" the problems. The Coen Brothers, look them up, send up a homage of Hollywood, during the golden age of film. Also, its got George Clooney, Scarlet Johansson, Josh Brolin, and Tilda Swinton, just to name a few. And, its a comedy.
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Good, not great, but still clearly the Coens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's not the best film from the Coen brothers, but it's still a delight with the usual great performances from the cast, with Channing Tatum and Tilda Swinton being highlights. Though not a surprise, it's still disappointing that there aren't many substantial extra features on the Blu-ray.
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Lights. Camera. Abduction. A Film Within A Film
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hail Caesar! Follows a day in the life of Eddie Mannix, a Hollywood fixer for Capitol Pictures in the 1950s, who cleans up and solves problems for big names and stars in the industry. But when studio star Baird Whitlock disappears, Mannix has to deal with more than just the fix.
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
True Coen Brother Form
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hail, Ceasar!, is a great spectacle of a film. The Coen Brothers never seem to disappoint. Ceasar is full of mystery and intrigue and always keeps you guessing. The cinematography is amazing; along with a stellar cast! It's a must watch film for any fan of the directors!
This review is from Hail, Caesar! [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend