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hydrallusOct 19, 2016

19 years. That's how long I've been a Cohen Bros fan. I like all their movies. Even A Serious Man and their more obscure works. But this film just isn't that funny or that entertaining. It's only slightly so.

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WallisdjJul 2, 2016

Would someone like to explain to me why I wasted an hour-and-a-half watching this film (other than to state that I saw the film)? No plot. No characterization. It appears that a great many actors were hired and not one of them delivered aWould someone like to explain to me why I wasted an hour-and-a-half watching this film (other than to state that I saw the film)? No plot. No characterization. It appears that a great many actors were hired and not one of them delivered a performance that will be remembered as anything but the worst ever!… Expand

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DaisymichelleSep 24, 2016

It was months ago that I saw it - Georg Clooney's greasy jaundiced face and greasy hair and over-acted expressions, the whole movie, to Channing Tatum's fat oversized Botox face resembling a pig and the pointless stupid dance class?, theyIt was months ago that I saw it - Georg Clooney's greasy jaundiced face and greasy hair and over-acted expressions, the whole movie, to Channing Tatum's fat oversized Botox face resembling a pig and the pointless stupid dance class?, they all hated each other. I starting to feel even more sick. I have not experienced this kind of disgust before - It was new to me - and I had paid $2 and wasn't doing anything, I kept watching and it kept it up! The makeup was appalling, George Clooney might have looked better with matt based pancake for the grease on his face, he was not wearing any, Channing Tatum had enough on for both of them on his oversized Botox head (he was actually nice looking once), George Clooney's greasy face and greasy hair stuck to his face, the whole movie! made me sick, and when it was over I felt ill and whenever I see the advertising for it I feel ill, and see George Clooney's greasy face and hair and stupid expression. Gross .That's it.… Expand

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JJPingFeb 22, 2016

Joel and Ethan...please confess your intentions to purposely write a horrible script and then load up the cast with A-Listers, only to get rave reviews... just to prove the general public is moronic. I've always enjoyed Coen Bros. movies andJoel and Ethan...please confess your intentions to purposely write a horrible script and then load up the cast with A-Listers, only to get rave reviews... just to prove the general public is moronic. I've always enjoyed Coen Bros. movies and "got" them, but this one is simply awful. I honestly think it was a test to see if they could successfully pull the wool over peoples eyes.… Expand

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MotojohnnoMar 13, 2016

Decided to see this because it's a Coen bros movie. Yes; great cast; Yes; fabulous period detail, sets etc. Yes, nice concept. HOWEVER....it's not actually very funny. Perhaps I was negatively influenced by the elderly ladies next to me whoDecided to see this because it's a Coen bros movie. Yes; great cast; Yes; fabulous period detail, sets etc. Yes, nice concept. HOWEVER....it's not actually very funny. Perhaps I was negatively influenced by the elderly ladies next to me who giggled inanely and incessantly through every scene. But, seriously most scenes warrant a couple of smiles at best. Josh Brolin is perfect, as is Alden Ehrenreich. Clooney is good as a grinning buffoon (if that's what amuses you). Tilda Swinton does a great job with her one-dimensional character. The cast is largely wasted. Scarlett Johansson shows huge promise but gets only short scenes. Ralph Fiennes is treated the same way - a terrible waste. Don't be fooled by the fawning critics' reviews.… Expand

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sidfalcoFeb 11, 2016

Easily one of the worst movies I have ever seen. All of the "funny" bits - actually not funny at all - are in the trailer. The rest of the movie is an embarrassment, with the exception of Josh Brolin, who is good in a meaningless and boringEasily one of the worst movies I have ever seen. All of the "funny" bits - actually not funny at all - are in the trailer. The rest of the movie is an embarrassment, with the exception of Josh Brolin, who is good in a meaningless and boring role.

I'm sure even the Coen brothers know it sucks, hence the voiceover - meaningless, intermittent and a sure sign that it would have been even worse without it - difficult - and made even less sense - more difficult.

Dreadful beyond words, save your money.… Expand

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FizzMoFeb 20, 2016

The only movie ever that rivals Ice Pirates for awfulness. There is literally nothing else to say. What any critic saw in this, I'm not sure. I can only assume they were ashamed to pan a film with Clooney in it.

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freviewsFeb 17, 2016

This movie was supposed to be a comedy???? Than why did they put all the funny parts in the trailer????? Why do they even have the blonde haired lady in the movie, it doesn't make sense, it doesn't relate to the overarching plot, so why???? IThis movie was supposed to be a comedy???? Than why did they put all the funny parts in the trailer????? Why do they even have the blonde haired lady in the movie, it doesn't make sense, it doesn't relate to the overarching plot, so why???? I do NOT want to see this movie ever again in my life!!!!… Expand

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AthosmrFeb 15, 2016

This was one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Going in, my wife & I both thought it would be funny. It wasn't close. We thought about walking out several times but since we had paid to see it, we hoped it would get better. It didn't.This was one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Going in, my wife & I both thought it would be funny. It wasn't close. We thought about walking out several times but since we had paid to see it, we hoped it would get better. It didn't. It was dry, it was boring (I nearly fell asleep a few times), it was disjointed & hard to follow. For a movie that had so many stars, it fell flat as a pancake.… Expand

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Acehack1Feb 16, 2016

Please do not waste you time with this movie!!. We walked out with others behind us. Felt sorry for the ones we left behind. Mass confusion nothing seemed to fit together. Very boring with nothing being said for lengths of time. WaitPlease do not waste you time with this movie!!. We walked out with others behind us. Felt sorry for the ones we left behind. Mass confusion nothing seemed to fit together. Very boring with nothing being said for lengths of time. Wait until it comes out on DVD and you'll cuss yourself for ever renting it.… Expand

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DeclanDMar 6, 2016

It's been a while since I've seen a film this grotesquely bad, and the first time in my life I have ever walked out the cinema before the end to demand my money back, not only that but it has made me feel the need to create a metacriticIt's been a while since I've seen a film this grotesquely bad, and the first time in my life I have ever walked out the cinema before the end to demand my money back, not only that but it has made me feel the need to create a metacritic account to save any poor souls who may think about seeing this film. My mother even fell asleep during the film. Not only does this 'film' suffer from being incredibly boring, with little to no plot, but it creates so many film travesties. The acting is well, rather poor, but I feel they did this on purpose for some stupid inside joke. The characters are less than 1 dimensional, the humor was embarrassing, we had huge moments of silence during the (mostly slapstick) 'comedy' segments in the cinema. I can't even pick apart the plot of this film because it did not have one.

The largest culprit was these stupid scenes where they would introduce a largely pointless character mid way through the movie or near the end, who would have a flamboyant, nearly 15 minute entrance, then that was it for them, or they appeared later in the movie to tie up some half assed plot point which made no sense.

Please save your money, watch something else or save it by doing literally anything else. This was barely even a film, it was just people moving around poorly interconnected by half assed writing and scenes.… Expand

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Masked_One7240Apr 9, 2016

The plot was weak and I didn't even know what was happening throughout the movie. Extremely weak 'comedy'. A-grade cast members were also very under-used with Jonah Hill appearing for less than two minutes,Scarlett Johansson apearing in onlyThe plot was weak and I didn't even know what was happening throughout the movie. Extremely weak 'comedy'. A-grade cast members were also very under-used with Jonah Hill appearing for less than two minutes,Scarlett Johansson apearing in only two short scenes and Channing Tatum in a musical number and another short scene. The only part I really liked was the Channing Tatum musical number.… Expand

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KPWarriorApr 4, 2016

This film highlighted for me how far out of touch my opinions are with those of the critics. There are some great little sketches in the film replicating some of the classic movie genres of the era. However the linking together of pieces isThis film highlighted for me how far out of touch my opinions are with those of the critics. There are some great little sketches in the film replicating some of the classic movie genres of the era. However the linking together of pieces is awful. There is no character development and many of the story threads are wasted or just left hanging in mid air. My worst film of the year.… Expand

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Shark_SandwichApr 15, 2016

Not very good. While Hail, Caesar! had some fun moments I just couldn't find a way to give a **** about any of the characters. I like most of the Coen brother's movies, and their good ones are fantastic, but man they can make a bad movie too.

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movielover49Feb 6, 2016

This is a generous rating given that the movie is without real spirit. Lots of fine actors, none of whom are given any real room to develop their characters. The trailer was funny and energetic, neither of which the movie actually is. A sadThis is a generous rating given that the movie is without real spirit. Lots of fine actors, none of whom are given any real room to develop their characters. The trailer was funny and energetic, neither of which the movie actually is. A sad contribution to the Coen brothers' body of work.… Expand

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kaminFeb 12, 2016

This is one of the worst movies ever and caused me to write my first review on Metacritic after many years of relying on it for user reviews. This felt like the Hollywood inside culture of private humor that only the so-called elite actorsThis is one of the worst movies ever and caused me to write my first review on Metacritic after many years of relying on it for user reviews. This felt like the Hollywood inside culture of private humor that only the so-called elite actors of a closed niche group could be admitted. I only went to see it to appease a family member. Just a film to fill the egos of all who acted in it and who created this complete piece of garbage. Of course some of the so-called movie critics like it. They are in the tank for the people in the film personally and politically.… Expand

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OhgodthatmovieFeb 12, 2016

Awful waste of time. One of the worst films to start out 2016 with. It goes no where. Don't watch it. It's a waste of money. The reason i made this account. Good day :)

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HonestjonMar 12, 2016

On the way to the cinema with the wife and she asks "is there anything else on, other than Deadpool? I don't feel in the mood for a sweary,violent film, I'd rather watch a comedy" ......or something like that. So I did a quick search ofOn the way to the cinema with the wife and she asks "is there anything else on, other than Deadpool? I don't feel in the mood for a sweary,violent film, I'd rather watch a comedy" ......or something like that. So I did a quick search of listings and noticed Hail, Caesar! I checked reviews and Mark Kermode absolutely waxed lyrical. Sold! We left early. worst film I've ever seen.. Filled with stars but just not funny… Expand

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TheKavehJFeb 6, 2016

Hail, Caesar makes working at a movie studio seem awful. The story line is dull, the film is long, and the film fails to deliver any laughs. The Coen Brothers disappoint.

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DotdaveFeb 10, 2016

Misused cast- full of Hollywood "inside " jokes and references that go nowhere- almost fell asleep, but stayed thinking it would get better, it didn't - save your money. Guess even the magic touch of the Coen brothers can't pull a rabbit outMisused cast- full of Hollywood "inside " jokes and references that go nowhere- almost fell asleep, but stayed thinking it would get better, it didn't - save your money. Guess even the magic touch of the Coen brothers can't pull a rabbit out of a worn out fedora.… Expand

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phillytomFeb 6, 2016

My wife and I just left watching "Hail Caesar". It is difficult for us to equate what we just wasted 2 hours on and what the critics scores they gave in their reviews. My wife I reached the conclusion that they were simply paid to write theMy wife and I just left watching "Hail Caesar". It is difficult for us to equate what we just wasted 2 hours on and what the critics scores they gave in their reviews. My wife I reached the conclusion that they were simply paid to write the reviews that they did. The movie was organized in a way that took a considerable number of old movie concepts and threw them against a wall. I assure NOT many stuck. Generally the Cohen brothers produce a quality product, they missed this time, BIG time. My wife said, "Give it a D-".… Expand

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ngddgjFeb 9, 2016

Utterly F...ing terrible. The Coen Bros should know that since they are in the MOTION picture business, long, static philosophical diatribes dont really work in this medium. Write a book next time.

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jhepFeb 9, 2016

Where to begin !….the Coen Brothers’ cinematic food fight ……their In-Your-Face hissy fit …. their de-constructed parody OF a parody ..….whatever you decide to call it it’s an embarrassing mess made up of undigested plot morsels and themes andWhere to begin !….the Coen Brothers’ cinematic food fight ……their In-Your-Face hissy fit …. their de-constructed parody OF a parody ..….whatever you decide to call it it’s an embarrassing mess made up of undigested plot morsels and themes and feels INTERMINABLE to sit through……can this really be the same George Clooney, Tilda Swinton and Joel and Ethan Coen of the witty and razor-sharp “Burn After Reading” ? …..can this rambling, self-indulgent “smirk-fest” with its hastily assembled grab-bag of “bits” that RAPIDLY wear out their welcome, possibly be the work of the film-makers who made “A Serious Man” or “No Country For Old Men”?…….and, by the way, “The Robe” was actually quite an intelligent film and Richard Burton was terrific in it……so enough cinematic masturbation Ethan an Joel; time to get back to work.....enough already with the Food Fight Thing !… Expand

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hotfromcauldronFeb 5, 2016

I went. I saw. I concluded. Hail Caesar! is a patch work quilt homage to old Hollywood that
is sloppily sewn together. There were some things I wanted more of others much less and nothing I really could sink my teeth into. I missed JohnI went. I saw. I concluded. Hail Caesar! is a patch work quilt homage to old Hollywood that
is sloppily sewn together. There were some things I wanted more of others much less and nothing I really could sink my teeth into. I missed John Goodman. After seeing Swinton and Fiennes - I wondered if Wes Anderson could have kept the lunacy going with a stronger narrative. Johansson had a good accent - Clooney and Tatum a gay old time - Hill a line. Me , betrayed - et tu Coens?… Expand

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njlakeFeb 8, 2016

This is by far the worst Coen brothers movie. Really seemed like a mashup of a bunch of different stories that didn't seem to coincide at all. My favorite scene by far was with Ralph Fiennes... but that ended very quickly you don't seeThis is by far the worst Coen brothers movie. Really seemed like a mashup of a bunch of different stories that didn't seem to coincide at all. My favorite scene by far was with Ralph Fiennes... but that ended very quickly you don't see anything close to that quality throughout the rest of the movie unfortunately. It's sad because that scene is what felt most like a Coen bros. movie. In the end, the story was really weak and the characters were not well developed at all.… Expand

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marco34laFeb 7, 2016

It is beyond reason that anyone in their right mind with a half an ounce of intelligence...could consider this film
anything more than a complete waste of celluloid. It was utterly painful... totally pointless. Clooney is so over-rated inIt is beyond reason that anyone in their right mind with a half an ounce of intelligence...could consider this film
anything more than a complete waste of celluloid. It was utterly painful... totally pointless. Clooney is so over-rated in general, and in this role, he's just plain idiotic. SKIP THIS… Expand

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BeingrealFeb 14, 2016

This was one of the worst movies I've ever wasted my time watching, Save your money! We actually left during the movie... it was that bad. Thanks Carmike Cinemas for the rain check.

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yezoFeb 27, 2016

The movie is not great. The script and story is boring and uninteresting. To give it some credit, part of the movie is funny but not in intellectual level but like clown funny which is disappointing.

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mnbykjakFeb 24, 2016

This movie was novel, in a kooky kind of Coen Bros. way. But, unlike some of their other movies, for example Oh Brother Where Art Thou?, it was incredibly boring. My husband will watch almost any movie, but even he went to refill his soda!This movie was novel, in a kooky kind of Coen Bros. way. But, unlike some of their other movies, for example Oh Brother Where Art Thou?, it was incredibly boring. My husband will watch almost any movie, but even he went to refill his soda! Other than some incredible dancing from Channing Tatum and a beautiful synchronized swimming scene, I was so bored. How this can be called a "mystery" movie I have no clue. There was zero tension and intrigue.… Expand

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csw12May 31, 2016

Hail, Caesar is a absolute pile of garbage. The worst film I've seen this year. Not funny and extremely stupid..............................................

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JosephjwinFeb 14, 2016

Took my gf to see this at Willoughby Commons 16 in Northeast Ohio on Feb 13th. We both almost fell asleep at this horrendously boring movie. We were both waiting for something to happen where the movie might pick up pace and some form ofTook my gf to see this at Willoughby Commons 16 in Northeast Ohio on Feb 13th. We both almost fell asleep at this horrendously boring movie. We were both waiting for something to happen where the movie might pick up pace and some form of understanding might become of this pathetic plot, but nothing the movie offered muttered the slightest hint of entertainment. After over and hour and 20 minutes of time we will never get back in our lives, we finally walked out and got a refund for this insult to great films abroad. Please, don't waste your money!!!!… Expand

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biokenjistryFeb 9, 2016

I get that there were huge ties to the Bible. I get that the communists and the submarine were analogies to the 12 disciples and Jesus Christ's ascent to heaven. I get that the pregnancy and a stand in father were analogies to the ImmaculateI get that there were huge ties to the Bible. I get that the communists and the submarine were analogies to the 12 disciples and Jesus Christ's ascent to heaven. I get that the pregnancy and a stand in father were analogies to the Immaculate Conception and Joseph/Joe. But just because there's symbolism in the movie, doesn't give it an excuse for being plodding and dry for two thirds of the movie, and having a unsatisfactory payoff with a hastily resolved ending. Maybe this movie would be good to pick apart in film school, but save your money, it's terrible entertainment.… Expand

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EvilEyebrowBoyFeb 6, 2016

So disappointing. The basic premise is that a Hollywood actor in the 1950s is kidnapped by communists. Sounds like the setup for a brilliant comedy, right. Nope. While it does get out some good jokes, the acting is too serious for a premiseSo disappointing. The basic premise is that a Hollywood actor in the 1950s is kidnapped by communists. Sounds like the setup for a brilliant comedy, right. Nope. While it does get out some good jokes, the acting is too serious for a premise so wacky. It should be over the top and ridiculous, but it's not! The jokes are to infrequent, and the climax is completely underwhelming. If only they had just had someone else make a movie based off the trailer. So sad to see such a brilliant idea wasted… Expand

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YarkerFeb 13, 2016

Worst movie I have ever seen. Wish I could get money and time back! Would give a minus rating if that was an option. Whole theatre boo'd at the end. Not worth watching...

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TheMetacritiqerFeb 6, 2016

Perfect for those who grew up in this era. However, young people should steer clear of this trashypiece. Could well be one of the worst movies I've ever seen. Is that more than 150 characters?

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KITTY6May 18, 2016

Hale Ceaser !! Sorry mr Clooney and co i only paid £4 and a free cup of coffee to see this film i wish i had drank my cup of coffee and not watched the film

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pythag0rasApr 3, 2016

what the hell was that ?? IMDB had this listed as a comedy. Not a single laugh in there.. A real flop for the "talented" cohen bros. Even if I took the movie into another context (drama , mystery, etc) it was still so utterly boring . Thewhat the hell was that ?? IMDB had this listed as a comedy. Not a single laugh in there.. A real flop for the "talented" cohen bros. Even if I took the movie into another context (drama , mystery, etc) it was still so utterly boring . The pointless musical interludes were no help either. Terrible flic and not worth the time IMO.… Expand