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Hail, Caesar!
2016 106 min United Kingdom, United States of America PG-13 18+
★7.1
Comedy, Mystery
Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
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Description
When a Hollywood star mysteriously disappears in the middle of filming, the studio sends their fixer to get him back.
Budget:
$22M
US Gross:
$30.5M
Worldwide:
$63.65M
Starring
Josh Brolin
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George Clooney
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Alden Ehrenreich
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Awards
Academy Awards 2017
— Best Production Design
BAFTA 2017
— Best Production Design
Key opinion
Hail, Caesar! is a visually meticulous and star-studded satire of 1950s Hollywood that offers a playful, episodic look at the mechanics of the film industry. While many praise its sharp wit and technical craftsmanship, others find the fragmented narrative structure and lack of a central conflict to be aimless.
| Acting | The ensemble cast delivers universally strong performances, with standout turns from Josh Brolin, George Clooney, and Alden Ehrenreich. | |
| Production | The production design and period aesthetics masterfully recreate the glamour and artifice of the 1950s studio system. | |
| Screenplay | The episodic, vignette-heavy narrative structure divides opinion: some view it as a cohesive exploration of industry chaos, while others feel it results in a disjointed film lacking a clear central conflict. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is polarizing; admirers appreciate the contemplative and leisurely immersion into studio life, while detractors find it slow, bloated, or lacking momentum. |