A
Hologram For The King (2016/Lionsgate Blu-ray)
Picture:
B+ Sound: B+ Extras: B Film: C+
From
Writer/Director Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run) and based on the
book by Dave Eggers, A Hologram For The King (2016) is a easy
going comedy/drama starring Tom Hanks about one man's journey to a
foreign country, for an important business meeting that goes awry and
on the way discovers himself. The film boasts great cinematography,
relatable characters, and a solid performance from Hanks. Starting
out with an ode to beloved '80s band The Talking Heads, the film
tends to be drag a bit in its second act but packs a punch in its
intro and outro that will specifically appeal to older audiences.
The film also stars Alexander Black and Sarita Choudhury.
Hanks
stars as Alan Clay, a divorced American businessman who journeys to
Saudi Arabia to present an impressive new hologram communication
display to the King. However, once he arrives to meet his team of
technicians, nothing goes as planned and he ends up being a major
fish out of water. Soon, he crosses paths with a lovable cab driver
(Black) and falls for an attractive Doctor (Choudhury) who both push
his life in unexpected directions. At the same time he struggles
with his own personal problems including being separated from his
21-year-old daughter, a mysterious lump on his back, and problems
professionally.
Presented
on Blu-ray in 1080p high definition with a widescreen aspect ratio of
2.40:1 and a sharp sounding, lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track,
the film looks and sounds fantastic with details specifically in the
exotic location of Saudi Arabia. Also included is an UltraViolet
copy for your smartphone or tablet.
Extras
include...
From
Novel to Screen
The
Adaptation of A Hologram For The King
Perfecting
the Culture
Making
Of featurette
Not
a classic but a solid enjoyable film, A Hologram for the King
has good filmmaking all around and throws a life lesson or two in
there for the older crowd.
-
James Lockhart
https://www.facebook.com/jamesharlandlockhartv/
