"Would that it were so simple...''

Rating: 9/10 (5 February 2016)

Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin) is a fixer working in Hollywood for Capitol Pictures. Set in the 50s, 'Hail Caesar!' goes behind the scenes the industry of cinema in a fashionable way.
It's not a huge film, and if you're walking in expecting a movie like 'Fargo', 'No Country For Old Men' or 'Big Lebowski', you might be disappointed. There is not too much plot, but it's very very funny.
I really love watching movies (maybe too much) and I am a big fan of the Coen Brothers. I was really looking forward to see this film without expecting too much. It's fair to say that 'Hail Caesar!' relies more on acting and style than story, but I'm not complaining. The cinematography by Roger Deakins was very well done, the script is funny and the acting is also on point.
George Clooney's facial expression were priceless, and there was a lot of interesting supporting characters to lift this film. It's a typical Coen Brothers movie, the dialogue is well-written and very sharp, and the actors are delivering the lines perfectly.
In my opinion, Alden Ehrenreich as Hobie Doyle really stole the show. The crowd in my theatre were laughing out loud every time he appeared on screen because you knew something funny was coming. I am looking forward to see more from this young actor, great find by the Coens.
This is basically a satire of Hollywood and the 50s, you can expect jokes about religion... and Communists. In the end, I walked out of the theatre having a great time, and I'm probably going to see this film again. Being a fan of comedy, I have to say that I might be biased, but this was awesome!
8.5/10