Aloha

  • 2015


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20 % Rotten
$ 26 Million
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Positive Reviews 34
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Average Rating 2.2/5
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2.8
Advertisement Aloha, the filmmakers latest blast of uncut earnestness, is closer to a bad Cameron Crowe movie than a good one. Av Club
1.5
Advertisement Not that the film doesnt court comparisons to that self indulgent career lowlight. Av Club
2.0
Nevertheless, its a shame the outcome is such a pale shadow of the wise, witty stories the director is used to telling. We Got This Covered
1.5
To paraphrase the ever vocal wide receiver Rod Tidwell in Crowes most successful film, Show us the story, Cameron! Austin Chronicle
1.5
With the utterly unexceptional Aloha, this humanist filmmaker so misses the mark you might conclude hes simply lost his mojo. Austin Chronicle
2.0
Though it has faint echoes of Crowes Jerry Maguire, this seriously muddled summer rom com has none of the charm that made that 1996 hit film the write .. Screen Daily
1.5
It features lines like Allison telling Brian, I dont want to be another decal on your laptop because I couldnt breathe! Collider
1.5
It comes at us in choppy bursts of brilliance and dopiness. That is at once its great charm and its great curse. Vulture
1.9
It was a plea: Take this film for what its intended to be, a love letter to Hawaii.Tune out the peripheral noise thats surrounded it for months. Rogerebert
2.5
The results are surprisingly inert but somehow packed with copious amounts of clumsy dialogue. IGN
3.1
The engaging impracticality of Crowes relationships though are what normally makes them stand apart from the rut of cardboard interaction of most cine .. E Film Critic
1.5
At least thats what I think the movie is trying to get across Crowe jumbles too many themes and elements to create a coherent film. The Young Folks
1.5
Aloha marks the end of an era.This officially is the last time I will enter into a new Cameron Crowe movie with any hope of experiencing the quirky, i .. Cinema Blend
2.0
Did Crowe tell his actors to simply talk really fast so that it would appear as witty banter Ny Daily News
3.0
There is charm, and an undeniably sweet nature that managed to bring a smile to my face at times, even when the story felt far too chaotic for its own .. JoBlo
2.0
Aloha has elements of Cameron Crowes best work, but poor storytelling results in a film thats more perplexing than charming. Screen Rant
1.9
For a film overflowing with grand proclamations of love and wonder, Alohas best moments are devoid of dialogue. The Globe And Mail
2.5
But like so many of the defining traits and quirky details Crowe has assigned his characters, this one is hard to swallow. Philly
1.0
Aloha is finally here, although it shows evidence of desperate tampering. Philly
1.2
Presumably the picture is supposed to be a romantic comedy, but its one so misshapen and tonally awkward that whatever the writer director intended ha .. One Guys Opinion
1.9
Theyre meant to tie the mess together, to allow the picture to coast along on musical emotions where script coherence is lacking. Rogers Movie Nation
1.5
While many single out 2005s Elizabethtown as the first misstep in Crowes career, 2011s We Bought a Zoo is a more defined fault line for the creative q .. Blu Ray
3.8
It can be fun to watch the mighty fall; Crowe was once a hit maker who refreshed tired genres and won an Oscar along the way. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.0
Crowe wants to tell us that the sky is magical, Hawaii is magical, and love is magical, but the movie feels like something thats been sliced and diced .. Chicago Reader
1.3
here are times when it feels as if writer/director Cameron Crowe simply started filming with the basic outline of a screenplay that had yet to be writ .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
The movie is a lumpy, half baked mix of Hawaiian mythology, soggy soap opera, strained magic realism and hard nosed politics. News Review
1.5
Unfortunately, Cameron Crowes Aloha isnt as successful as Paynes offering any way one might look at it, and thats something of a disappointment. Screen It
2.5
Its a top flight cast, but Cooper offers too little to Stones too much.Only McAdams finds a touching balance. Rolling Stone
1.5
Krasinski, dodging the bullet of the awful dialogue here, winds up giving the best performance. The Wrap
1.5
Whatever Aloha started out to be, its been overcooked into an unidentifiable, inedible mush.Somewhere between the films first days of shooting in 2013 .. News Day
2.8
Crowe is deft at keeping the various plots spinning, but there are too many of them, and they dont intersect pleasingly. Cs Monitor
1.0
One wonders if Crowe was inspired to do Aloha after the success of Alexander Paynes similarly Hawaii set The Descendants, with the difference being th .. Film Journal
2.0
Everyone is so sparky, empathic, playful and forgiving in this movie you almost feeling like drawing a curtain and leaving them to it.The emotional pa .. The Guardian
2.0
Its a big soap opera set against blastoffs, none of which is convincing. Az Central
2.5
Aloha is a big mess, but its also at war with American cynicism, and wars get messy. Npr
2.2
But at least in that movie, it felt organic, as corny as it may have been.Here, it just feels like Crowe is pulling out his scratchy old Greatest Hits .. Ew
1.0
Its jumbled, hard to follow, and ultimately feels like three pretty mediocre movies mashed in to one trifecta of incoherence... Cinema Crazed
1.5
Susan Grangers review of Aloha (Columbia Pictures/Sony) Just how bad is Cameron Crowes jumbled romantic dramedy.Let me count the ways Air Force vetera .. Susang Ranger
3.0
In short, the film is confusing, and it feels a little manipulative, too. Common Sense Media
2.5
The latest from writer director Cameron Crowe is an ungainly collection of likable but awkward scenes. Sf Gate
2.5
Its a complexity of character that Crowes style, a bland mix of handheld camerawork and stationary shots, never quite evinces. Slant Magazine
1.3
They might have put their money on the wrong horse this time, but we should hope and pray that Sony at least stays in the race. Washington Post
3.5
Let me say right up front that I will always root for Cameron Crowe. The New York Times
2.8
It seems Crowe still has the passion, but is lacking the organization. The Film Stage
2.5
Same old Hollywood ethnographic story.And yet the recent Alexander Payne picture The Descendants, likewise set in Hawaii, made hash of similar objecti .. Chicago Tribune
1.9
It gives me no pleasure at all to report that a mess with good intentions is still a mess. Boston Globe
1.5
The characters are wooden and barely achieve two dimensions as the story plods to its just plain silly finale. Reeling Reviews
2.2
The characters are wooden and barely achieve two dimensions as the story plods to its just plain silly finale. Reeling Reviews
2.5
Its a bummer, but its not a piece of sh*t.I actually really want to see Cameron Crowes Hawaiian Casablanca movie. Uproxx
2.5
This mess of an excuse for a romantic dramedy is all about ensuring that walking personal disaster Brian Gilcrest (Bradley Cooper: Joy, Burnt) finds r .. Flickfilosopher
2.0
Theres a charming movie somewhere in Aloha, but its buried deep under this wreck of conflicting tones and storylines. Las Vegas Weekly
2.5
The narrative is clunky and disjointed with interminable stretches that dont coalesce. ReelViews
2.0
The chemistry is mostly forced, the story without an emotional core. Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Its a touching, if short lived, vignette that indisputably stems from genuine reverence and compassion for the people of Hawaii. The Atlantic
1.0
At the center of it all is Hawaii, sometimes beautiful looking, sometimes shot in a way to make it weirdly generic. Birth Movies Death
2.5
About the only reason I sometimes watch the TV show Hawaii 50 is for the spectacular Hawaiian scenery. Tony Medley
4.0
Crowe, teenage rock journalist turned filmmaker, still has an air of the boy wonder about him even now in his late 50s. Los Angeles Times
1.5
Begin by not going to the movie.But wait Bradley Coopers in this movie. Detroit News
1.5
But as far as misfires from great American filmmakers go, its a fascinating one, less a simple failed Cameron Crowe film than a total deconstruction. Variety
1.9
How it got this way might make for an engrossing story.Maybe someday Crowe will tell it. Aisle Seat
2.5
Thumbnail: Cameron Crowes newest romantic comedy doesnt quite work, but it is entertaining enough thanks to clever dialogue and old school movie star .. Forbes
1.8
Despite Eric Gautiers dreamy scenery of Hawaii and an A list cast that would give David O. Russell a hard on, Cameron Crowes Aloha lacks any emotional .. Consequence Of Sound
1.9
The Films of Cameron Crowe Say Anything..Singles Jerry Maguire Almost Famous Vanilla Sky Elizabethtown (August 11/14) Much maligned but surprisingly e .. Reel Film
2.5
But Crowes script tries to do far too much.It would have been better to hang loose. Movie Habit
0.5
Like the characters, were left waiting for something mythical or spectacular to happen. Unfortunately for Crowe, well probably find it in another movi .. Vox
1.9
It makes you wonder how theyd do together in a film of genuine wit and purpose, qualities now sadly lacking in the screen output of Cameron Crowe. The Star
2.5
Dont wonder Crowe will telegraph it for you, like he does every emotion. Oregon Live
4.4
Aloha is a movie about redemption, and its the perfect kind of character piece for a director like Cameron Crowe. Deseret News
3.5
Its the scenes without dialogue that are the most memorable in this warm, likeable film in which issues big and small grapple for attention. Urban Cine File
1.5
Not a single grown up in Aloha deserves the happy ending Crowe wrangles. Tamp A Bay
1.9
But given its Hawaiian setting and soundtrack, Aloha mostly feels like a descendant of Alexander Paynes The Descendants and a minor one at that. New York Post
1.0
Aloha is Hollywoods biggest Hawaiian wreck since Michael Bay sunk those ships in Pearl Harbour. Nz Herald
3.0
This is but one symptom of Alohas severely undercooked story about cultural sensitivity and the US Space Program, one that tries to honour Hawaiian cu .. Flicks
1.5
Instead, we sit gobsmacked as great actors offer little chemistry and big ideas drown in a wave of twee island hokum. Film Racket
1.3
Perhaps the Cameron Crowe of Say Anything and Jerry Maguire would have been able to write his way out of this mess, but this isnt even the Cameron Cro .. Larsen On Film
3.5
Ive never seen a movie quite like Aloha..Thats meant neither as praise nor as a backhanded compliment; its offered more in the spirit of one hand clap .. Wsj
2.0
There may have been a way to do all of that in a romantic comedy with serious overtones, but it isnt in ALOHA. Killer Movie Reviews
2.0
A babbling rom com that wastes a strong cast and picturesque setting, Aloha is the worst effort crafted yet by the usually assured hands of Cameron Cr .. Matts Movie Reviews
2.2
Aloha is a wreck and squanders every ounce of talent those A listers possess.Youll be embarrassed for them. Patriot Ledger
1.5
Not only is the comedian criminally underutilized, but the material hes given isnt even that funny (contrary to, say, Baldwins). Ign
2.5
Tracy is the most puzzling character but this is largely a fault of the screenplay. The Film Pie
2.0
But its magic with no direction.It sparkles for a moment, then fades. The Dissolve
1.0
How can a story laden with this much betrayal and corruption feel this cheerful.Welcome to Hawaii. Sandiego Reader
2.0
It all makes for a genuinely painful waiting game for something interesting to happen. Cinemix Tape
2.8
As is always the case, Crowes soundtrack is exceptional with a lot of interesting choices, but more than usual, Crowe relies on the music like a crutc .. ComingSoon
2.0
So, even if Ng looks nothing like the Ngs you know and every dialogue mention of her name sends you hurtling out of the world of the movie, just take .. Straits Times
3.5
Crowe clearly is a romantic at heart and has created an intriguing film dealing with a man whose personal life is caught somewhere in the middle betwe .. Dead Line
3.0
Ditto Crowes knack for cramming scenes with his patented clever, catchy, sometimes aphoristic dialogue.A single scene has so many funny and/or pithy o .. Metro New York
5.0
Its a brutal force with a great sense of humor and it will steamroll you if youre not watching. Film Comment
3.0
But Aloha is simpler and more coherent than its reputation suggests. Sbs
1.5
It seems less that Crowes gifts have escaped him than that theyve become disproportionate with his excesses, and were less forgiving of those trespass .. Flavor Wire
2.0
In Aloha, the center of the story appears to have slipped through the filmmakers fingers.The infrequent moments of genuine emotion and pleasure feel c .. Crave Online
1.5
Crowe wrote, directed, and produced Aloha, a well meaning island tale reminiscent of Alexander Paynes The Descendants.That Oscar and Golden Globe winn .. The Daily Beast
1.5
Now his movies seem to take place on Mars.And this Aloha is a totally a Martian movie. Movie Mezzanine
1.5
Aloha isnt terrible, its just not very good.Its a middling movie from a director in a downward spiral, and while this does nothing to pull Crowe out o .. Lainey Gossip
3.5
The thing is, Alohas not half bad a perfectly serviceable romantic comedy with an endearing sense of the surreal, a charming touch of spirituality and .. Seven Day Svt
1.3
But the head scratcher of a plot makes even the best performances hard to appreciate. National Post
2.0
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is resting in a New York hospital following surgery to remove two malignant growths in her left lung, the third time the S .. Tri City Herald
2.0
With no cohesive elements, no standout performances, characters who either fall flat or exasperate, and a largely incoherent narrative, Aloha is a fil .. Trespass Mag
3.5
Around the edges of all this resolution of love affairs old and new is where Aloha shines. Toronto Sun
3.1
As the story progresses, predictability and sappiness increase, and everything adds up to a formulaic Hollywood romcom elevated by good actors and a f .. Sf Examiner
3.5
The directors latest effort is a Cameron Crowe film through and through a heartfelt, funny and honest, albeit a little messy, romantic comedy. Blog Bullz Eye
3.0
As that love interest, though, Stone steals the showher Allisons a romantic dramedy delight, revealing both the flint and sparkle beneath this seeming .. Vue Weekly
3.2
ALOHA is often surprising, sometimes fun and occasionally tone deaf. Assignment X
4.0
Perhaps its the Aloha spirit but the film leaves you in a good enough mood for a movie thats so messy and disorganized. Honey Cutts Hollywood
2.0
As a comedy drama about Hawaii and slice of life relationships, Alexander Paynes The Descendants is an infinitely superior film. Impulse Gamer
1.9
From a narrative perspective, the audience just knows theres a tremendous amount of back story that, thankfully, were not given upfront, but the way i .. Ut Sandiego
3.0
Its the sort of thing your average homeowners association tackles as an afterthought at its quarterly meetings, but for some reason Murrays billions d .. Aarp
3.0
Unfortunately, it all just isnt enough to make Aloha a truly good movie. Abc News Go
3.5
Share Pin 5 Shares By Eleanor Ringel Cater In Jerry Maguire, Cameron Crowe had us at hello.In Aloha, alas, he doesnt have us at hello or goodbye. Saportare Port
4.4
Aloha is an utter dreamy delight, one that unapologetically leads with its heart and has no time for snark. The Film File
1.9
Stay home and watch a better Crowe movie instead, and ponder what went wrong. Seattle Times
1.0
Instead, the Hawaiian culture is there to facilitate cute bonding moments between white characters.Its pretty lame. Junkee
4.0
Safe and sane hip dialogue, beautiful people and a cast to die for drive this rom com one step ahead of the crowd. Monsters And Critics
3.5
Most importantly theres real romantic chemistry here.Cooper is that rare star that can balance a charmers lightness and wit with vulnerability and sin .. Daily Telegraph
2.5
Infinitely quotable.And Almost Famous, the best of Cameron Crowes big hearted bunch, is so earnest and open that it repels cynicism like a force field .. Buzz Feed
1.9
Cameron Crowe should know something about thisthe writer directors first effort since 2011s cutesy yet affecting We Bought a Zoo operates on cuteness .. Trib
1.0
There is nothing realistic about the play, but its intent is much more moral than any of the earlier comedies.Wrapping Up Movies About
1.9
Cooper and Stone are simply too charming and attractive to be insufferable. Baltimore Magazine
1.9
Crowe, a former journalist for Rolling Stone, does know music, and the soundtrack is good. The on location Hawaiian settings are also nice to look at. .. Ny 1
5.0
The very title of Cameron Crowes latest opus has some up in arms.The AV Club reports that native Hawaiians feel it misappropriates their culture by si .. Signature Reads
1.5
This film is far more thoughtful and engaging than a comparably witless action movie, but because Crowe movies are dependent on coherent storytelling .. The Concourse Deads
2.5
This time, he actually did find something to say and I admire using the vehicle of a Cameron Crowe rom com to say something about geopolitics.That veh .. Nerd Report
3.1
Vanilla Sky, Elizabethtown, and We Bought a Zoo took Crowe from overrated new talent to the M. Night Shyamalan of quirky comedy. Ask Men
3.5
Aloha is a featherweight concoction thats fuzzy in the head and squishy in the middle. Yes, theres even an obligatory happy couple montage, but the fi .. Miamiartzine
2.5
Aloha is a pleasant and engaging enough light entertainment, despite its awkward pacing and tonal misfires. Hono Lulu Pulse
0.5
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