An entertaining, but ultimately forgettable Coen brothers fare, composed of various A-listers, with a screenplay that is practically farcical, if not satirical. Josh Brolin is a fixer-upper of Public Relations for a prestigious Hollywood movie studio in the 1950s (the anti-Communist years) who tries to keep all of his stars in line and out of trouble during a production of a very expensive historical epic that involves the Romans and even Jesus himself. The plot may come as confusing to some, and the array of characters is a distraction in a way, but as long as one doesn't take this too seriously, surely some entertainment may come your way. My favorite scene is a musical number involving sailors in a bar, lead by Channing Tatum, singing and dancing to the tune of No Dames! with his fellow sailors. It's the closest thing to the legendary Gene Kelly and his Singing in the Rain masterpiece that I've seen in decades, and regardless of what one's opinion of Hail, Ceasar! overall may be, that aforementioned dance number should put smiles on the faces of most. Should.
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