So here are my thoughts on Hail, Caesar! It was funny, well acted, clever, and provided a silly but true insight into 1950's Hollywood. But ultimately, it was a disappointment. Great actors like Scarlett Johansen and Ralph Fiennes were wasted in minor roles, with only two scenes each. Also, several uninteresting, pointless scenes could have been removed without hurting the story. George Clooney's character is abducted, but his captor's treat him well, and there's never any real sense of danger. Character development is little to none. In the end, the main conflict is resolved quickly and easily, which left me wondering...what was the point? My overall opinion, worthy of one viewing for a few Iaughs, but not a must see, especially when you can watch much better films directed by the Coen brothers.
2 stars out of 5
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