The Hollars

  • PG13 (SINGAPORE)
  • 2016


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45 % Rotten
$ 1 Million
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Positive Reviews 33
Negative reviews 22
Average Rating 2.9/5
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2.5
Faced with actors pushing too hard, Krasinski seems to react as a fellow performer rather than a director. Av Club
4.5
Obviously, theres a lot going on in this movie that epitomizes the type of dramedy that normally plays well with Sundance audiences. Den Of Geek
4.0
Its a testament to Krasinskis ability to shift tones, sometimes quite rapidly, that makes The Hollars feel like a worthwhile endeavor, and possibly be .. Den Of Geek
1.8
That story, sadly, is smothered to death beneath an epic mountain of the usual chintzy crap. Indie Wire
2.5
This is a film steeped in bonding moments that never becomes truly eye roll worthy. We Got This Covered
2.5
And thats a real shame because our cinemas are crying out for the lack of these kinds of modestly budgeted, adult targeted family dramas and romantic .. Austin Chronicle
2.5
Technical credits are solid enough, although the vision stops short of being cinematic. Screen Daily
3.5
Despite a few shaky performances and a lacking script, the film allows most of its cast to soar and gives Martindale the chance to shine in a leading .. Collider
4.5
Visually, Krasinski doesnt get too bold behind the camera, and some of the scenes appear to be a bit overlit despite the warmth that the picture perme .. Collider
4.5
Visually, Krasinski doesnt get too bold behind the camera, and some of the scenes appear to be a bit overlit despite the warmth that the picture perme .. Collider
2.0
Krasinskis film irritates the soul as sulfates irritate the skinthough we should at least should get some honest blistering out of it.Thats the proble .. Paste Magazine
2.5
Because the biggest problem with this movie is it feels as if it lacks the personal touch from a director. The Young Folks
2.0
The cast, led by John Krasinski, who doubles as director, has its own fight against the lame and contrived script by Jim Strouse. Ny Daily News
3.0
Its a dumb joke that feels like something lifted out of a movie made twenty years ago. JoBlo
2.5
This is a film that doesnt know when to end, made by a filmmaker who seems convinced that if he doesnt express every idea in his head in this one movi .. Philly
4.0
Here are a few signs of middle age: Do you have a sense that youve been through it all before.Do you feel that you missed your chance to be all you we .. Spirituality And Practice
2.2
Features an array of characters that are immediately recognizable unfortunately not from real life but from innumerable movies and TV series of the sa .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Unfortunately, much of The Hollars is far more broad, filled with awkward comedy and all too predictable indie trappings. Village Voice
3.1
It doesnt really skip by, but Krasinski keeps the squishiness to a minimum and lets his co stars land the laughs even if The Hollars are nothing to sh .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
A young artist in New York City (John Krasinski) returns to his midwestern hometown to reconnect with his spirited mother (Margo Martindale), who face .. Chicago Reader
2.5
Instead, a few really good performances make it partially tolerable, albeit still annoying. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Its just a nice, decent little movie about essentially nice, decent people. News Review
3.8
But have you been paying attention to the actors in this cast.All top talents who make this material sing. Rolling Stone
3.5
The Nature of Imitation is the sound of Dorian Concept systematically deconstructing various genres, stripping them back to the bones underneath and t .. Pop Matters
2.0
These actors, and the audiences who pay money to see them, deserve better. The Wrap
2.0
Familiar and predictable family drama with several fine performances that regrettably cannot save the dreary material. Film Journal
2.0
The films pervasive broad humor reeks of a desperate attempt at quirk. The Guardian
2.5
Despite a good performance by Margo Martindale, very little in John Krasinskis film feels fresh or original. Az Central
0.6
In subtitled German Theater: Edina This absorbing historical drama radiates suspense, often recalling Munich. Star Tribune
3.5
But with a brisk runtime and a terrific cast, its a pleasant and bittersweet look at one family struggling to keep it together. Ew
1.3
The film struggles so hard to be funny that the comic potential is diluted. Sf Gate
3.5
If you liked TVs Parenthood, youll like John Krasinskis well played, enjoyable if also predictable, frequently familiar family dramedy The Hollars. Boston Herald
3.1
The films ruefully honest tone is periodically drowned out by the blare of stagey coincidences. Slant Magazine
2.5
The Hollars drives inexorably to a conclusion that feels as manipulatively mawkish as it is impossibly tidy, typical of a genre that too often tries t .. Washington Post
2.5
Too much happens too quickly in The Hollars for the story to be credible, but the film has some likable qualities, among them the fun of seeing actors .. The New York Times
3.5
Krasinski appears to know exactly the kind of movie hes making, elevating familiar material to a level that feels real and bittersweet. The Film Stage
3.8
But theyre balanced out by touches like this script pearl: Its terrifying to find out this late in your life what you should have done. Boston Globe
2.2
You cannot just throw everything up in the air and expect it all land in place. Reeling Reviews
2.0
John Krasinski must be great to work with, because hes managed to assemble a seriously impressive cast for his second directorial effort, the painfull .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.5
This one is straight out of the old school Sundance manual. Still, theres enough warmth, humor and heart in the very slick package, not to mention a g .. Hollywood Reporter
2.0
Krasinski plays John Hollar, a graphic novelist living in New York with a stalled career, pregnant girlfriend Rebecca (Anna Kendrick) and deeply mixed .. Los Angeles Times
2.5
The outcome entails a few more kinks than that, but Krasinkis film remains resolutely resistant to surprise in style or story terms. Variety
2.2
But even a gently dark sense of humor has become its own cliche, and rarely does The Hollars ever transcend its obvious trappings. Consequence Of Sound
4.4
But in the common, everyday way thats actually grown increasingly rare.Thinking the best of people. Nj
2.5
Altogether, its about one storyline too many for a film that only gives us a 90 minute run time. Deseret News
3.0
Its a notoriously tricky balance to achieve, molding characters fun enough to love but flawed enough to be relatable. Ner Dist
1.9
Nonstop wacky movie behavior people being wheeled giggling out of hospitals, eight hour cab rides, a family bursting into an Indigo Girls song never s .. New York Post
2.5
But it would be no crime if he did, since The Hollars reveals no distinctive style to differentiate it from all the other dysfunctional family dramedi .. The Stranger
3.8
But sometimes a well written movie with a talented ensemble cast that clicks is its own little miracle. Cleve Land
3.5
And so, The Hollars transcends its genre.When it veers toward over cuteness, its saved by its stellar cast and their genius comic timing (especially M .. Christianity Today
1.5
In fact the whole thing is relentlessly predictable and chock full of contrivances. Patriot Ledger
1.9
The Hollars is an uneven, ineffective and self conscious dysfunctional family comedy/drama with a Sundance y vibe, and scene after scene in which the .. Chicago Sun Times
2.5
The film know when to take itself seriously and when not to.Beyond that, it also boasts a strong, rich story and intelligent characters instead of mer .. Nyc Movie Guru
3.0
The cast overall is terrific and is the films greatest strength, with Krasinski, Kendrick, and Jenkins providing likable turns. Punch Drunk Critics
4.0
John Krasinski delivers a movie that expertly blends laughs , tears and family dysfunction in way we can easily recognize. Margo Martindale and Richar .. Dead Line
2.0
But Krasinski plays up the comedy, turning everyone but John into a gallery of grotesques.It makes sense. Metro New York
2.5
The beige family comedy The Hollars proves one thing for sure: Terrific actors can indeed elevate mundane material to something brighter, more meaning .. Daily Herald
2.0
Krasinskis heart was in the right place with his sophomore endeavor, but, like his characters hospitalized mother, his cranium just wasnt up to the ta .. Or Lando Weekly
2.0
The premise offers ample potential for both laughter and tears, in the well worn Home for the Holidays vein. Seven Day Svt
2.5
In the end, The Hollars is a breezily watchable but frustrating movie with a subject matter that demands a more credible presentation and cast that de .. Sf Examiner
3.0
Krasinskis sophomore effort is a compelling and kind hearted, albeit familiar, tale about returning home. Blog Bullz Eye
2.5
No new storytelling ground is broken in the charming The Hollars, but it doesnt need to be. Sf Weekly
2.5
The movie so eagerly touches on all the quadrants weve become accustomed to expect from Sundance lite pictures that it starts to seem ridiculous. Am Ny
2.0
The Hollars fails but not miserably.It has its moments and its good intentions. Kdhx
3.1
The finale almost becomes a parody of a dramedy, uncertain about its identity as either comedy or drama. Seattle Times
3.5
It has just the right blend of comedy and drama, plus it contains some high calibre performances. Huffing Ton Post
4.5
John Krasinski has done himself proud as the director and costar of this warm, funny, and emotionally gripping family portrait.Its so good that at a c .. Leonard Mal
4.0
You will shed tears, both invoked by emotional feels and laughter. Bust
4.0
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2.5
It offers some tenderness and heartache, but, again, it fails to fully grab you emotionally. Reel Bob
3.1
Krasinskis direction is surefooted but Jim Strouses script lacks consistency, with surprising moments of tenderness butting up against scenes dripping .. La Movie Boeuf Wordpress
4.0
When it comes to comedy timing or dramatic timing, no one is better. Kxl
1.5
The Hollars wants a medal for expressing its feelings but it seriously lacks perspective on what its characters fundamental problems really are. Nerd Report
2.3
Unfortunately, the characters never feel real enough to care about their problems, and all thats left are a few wholesome chuckles. Times Herald
3.8
Put it this way: every time the script gets in the way, one or more of these performers will shove it over to the side and go right for your funnybone .. Buffalo
2.5
Charlotte Rae, the actress best known for her role as Mrs. Garrett, den mother to a group of rambunctious teenage girls on the long running 1980s sitc .. Arca Max



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