Directors: Joel/Ethan Coen
Cast:
Josh Brolin – Eddie Mannix
George Clooney – Baird Whitlock
Alden Ehrenreich – Hobie Doyle
Scarlett Johansson – DeeAnna Moran
Channing Tatum – Burt Gurney
Verdict:
Hail, Caesar! is directed by the Coen Brothers and stars George Clooney, Josh Brolin and
an ensemble cast. The film is about a film adaptation of Jesus Christ titled Hail, Caesar!
starring Baird Whitlock (Clooney) and how he while on his break gets kidnapped and held
for ransom. Eddie Mannix (Brolin) is a Hollywood fixer who is put at the front of this
situation and events ensue from there. The performances from Brolin and Clooney are
excellent as you would expect. Alden Ehrenreich is a fresh face who was also extremely
good as he plays a cowboy actor who also gets tied up in the events. This film elaborates
on how 1950s movies were made and how distinct and original they were than and how
they’re not so much anymore. The movie has some issues as it focuses heavily on side
stories while it should be focusing on the main plot. It is enjoyable though for a Coen
Brothers movie.
Grade: B
Wells Reviews 