The Hollars (2016)
Aspiring New York City artist, John Hollar returns to his Middle America hometown on the eve of his mother’s brain surgery. Joined by his girlfriend, eight months pregnant with their first child, John is forced to navigate the crazy world he left behind.
The Hollars (2016)
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Released Year: 2016
Runtime: 105 minutes
Directors: John Krasinski
Writers: Jim Strouse
Casts: Anna Kendrick, Charlie Day, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Margo Martindale, Richard Jenkins, Josh Groban, Mary Kay Place, John Krasinski, Randall Park, Lamar Lott, Sharlto Copley, Travis Turner, Nancy Nave, Ashley Dyke, Didi Costine, Tonea Stewart, Gloria Gonnillini, Patrick Kearns, Isabela Costine, Gus Sanchez, Yvonne Welch, Emma Frances Burge, Vincent Eugene Hatten
IMDB: The Hollars (2016)
Storyline
Aspiring New York City artist, John Hollar returns to his Middle America hometown on the eve of his mother’s brain surgery. Joined by his girlfriend, eight months pregnant with their first child, John is forced to navigate the crazy world he left behind.
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The Film Stage -
Krasinski appears to know exactly the kind of movie he’s making, elevating familiar material to a level that feels real and bittersweet.
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Rolling Stone -
John Krasinski, as actor and director, tackles the most clichéd genre in the movie business — the dysfunctional family dramedy. The big difference is he pulls it off with uncommon humor and compassion.
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Los Angeles Times -
Strouse’s deft script and Krasinki’s game direction upend a host of familiar moments in ways that are fresh and unexpected — if sometimes overly broad. The terrific cast doesn’t hurt.
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The Hollywood Reporter -
This one is straight out of the old-school Sundance manual. Still, there's enough warmth, humor and heart in the very slick package, not to mention a gaggle of accomplished and well-cast actors.
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Variety -
Krasinki’s film remains resolutely resistant to surprise in style or story terms.
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Aspiring New York City artist, John Hollar returns to his Middle America hometown on the eve of his mother’s brain surgery. Joined by his girlfriend, eight months pregnant with their first child, John is forced to navigate the crazy world he left behind.
Aspiring New York City artist, John Hollar returns to his Middle America hometown on the eve of his mother’s brain surgery. Joined by his girlfriend, eight months pregnant with their first child, John is forced to navigate the crazy world he left behind.
Aspiring New York City artist, John Hollar returns to his Middle America hometown on the eve of his mother’s brain surgery. Joined by his girlfriend, eight months pregnant with their first child, John is forced to navigate the crazy world he left behind.
Aspiring New York City artist, John Hollar returns to his Middle America hometown on the eve of his mother’s brain surgery. Joined by his girlfriend, eight months pregnant with their first child, John is forced to navigate the crazy world he left behind.