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Holy Lands
15 (DENMARK)
2019
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Positive Reviews
5
Negative reviews
6
Average Rating
2.2
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1.9
Theres so little to these characters beyond a few superficial traits that when serious things happen and boy, do they happen it is impossible to be mo ..
Rogerebert
1.5
In fact, a curmudgeonly Caan talking to his favorite little piglet may be one of the better things to see here, because at least theres a tinge of swe ..
The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Holy Lands works when Harry and Moshe are bickering, and doesnt quite work anytime theyre not on the screen.
Rogers Movie Nation
1.0
Theres a sliver of a plot about Harry raising pigs and his family feeling sad, but all is lost within a cacophony of bum notes and fake emotion. Howli ..
The Times
2.0
The whole thing idles too long in neutral, which is a shame since Caan and the ever likeable Hollander play off one another effectively.
Radio Times
2.5
Many sorrows follow, at a pace too leisurely to sustain interest.
Observer
3.0
James Caan, left, and Tom Hollanders sparring is the best thing about Holy Lands.
Stuff
2.5
As Harry, hes refreshingly back in touch with his Jewish New York roots, and a commanding, kvetching delight.
Film Racket
2.5
You almost feel like hes been added solely to heighten the comedic stakes!
Solzy At The Movies
3.0
While the central family story is engaging, the scattershot episodic elements distract somewhat.
Daily Film Fix
3.1
Harry and Rabbi Moshe certainly dont see eye to eye, but that doesnt mean they cant respond to each others finer qualities. (
Film Frenzy
2.5
This is no vehicle for humor, but its melodrama does have a good heart, even if former New York cardiologist Harry ironically might not have one of hi ..
Jmuvies Blog Spot
1.5
Mostly, Harry seems to enjoy provoking the local Orthodox Jews, particularly a rabbi, Moshe Cattan (an excellent Tom Hollander).
Awfj
3.0
There is humor in the banter between Harry and Moshe, and between Harry and just about everyone else. His caustic wit is always ready.
Phantom Tollbooth
2.5
The pretentiousness doesnt stop there, either suffice it to say that Davids play would have you stabbing out your own eyes.
Vod Zilla
1.5
The film just doesnt quite work, yet it is also an admirable attempt, and reveals a director and writer that bears watching.
Suddenly A Shot Rang Out
2.8
Holy Lands is an interesting film about a family with a lot of disfunction.
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