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Jan 26, 2016 · Even John’s artistic vocation is a barely-scrutinized script detail — a notably missed opportunity in a beigely mounted film that could certainly use some visual pop.
The Hollars is a 2016 American comedy-drama film directed by John Krasinski and written by James C. Strouse. The film stars an ensemble cast led by Krasinski, starring Anna Kendrick, Sharlto Copley, Charlie Day, Richard Jenkins, and Margo Martindale.
While Strouse's script is riddled with worn out plot threads and paint-by-numbers familiarity, there's something to be said for his ability to infuse the story and its characters with richness and humanity in the midst of it all.
Aug 26, 2016 · Who knows if it's the fault of Strouse's script or decisions made in the editing room? Either way, "The Hollars" feels short in a bad way. Mary Kay Place has one strong scene as Ron's sister, who holds down the fort at work when all the other employees have gone on strike, but after that, she all but drops out of the picture.
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.
From a script by Jim Strouse that is at turns hilarious and heartbreaking, John Krasiniski’s second feature is a poignant look at the bonds of family and friendship.
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Aug 26, 2016 · There isn’t anything particular innovative about Jim Strouse’s script, which follows John Hollar (Krasinski, pulling double duty) as he flounders in both his personal and professional life.
