John Krasinski's 'The Hollars' Review: A Family Drama of Love and Reconciliation
In 2016, John Krasinski made his directorial debut with "The Hollars," a comedy-drama centered on a New York designer named John Hollar. He travels back to his small-town roots to support his mother, who is facing serious brain surgery. The film showcases various family dynamics as he reunites with his troubled father, an unemployed brother, and encounters an ex-girlfriend, along with a former high school nemesis. Written by Jim Strouse, the movie features a notable ensemble including Anna Kendrick and Richard Jenkins. Spanning 88 minutes, it delves into themes of familial love and personal healing.
Key facts
- John Krasinski directed 'The Hollars' in 2016, his second film as director.
- The protagonist John Hollar is an aspiring designer from New York.
- He returns home due to his mother's brain surgery.
- The cast includes Margo Martindale, Richard Jenkins, Sharlto Copley, Anna Kendrick, Charlie Day, Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
- The screenplay was written by Jim Strouse.
- The film uses muted tones, quiet soundtrack, and minimal camera movements.
- It explores themes of family, guilt, and reconciliation.
- The film is 88 minutes long and classified as comedy-drama.
- The review was written by Giulia Pezzoli for Artribune Magazine #47.
- The article was published on Artribune on February 2019.
Entities
Artists
- John Krasinski
- Margo Martindale
- Richard Jenkins
- Sharlto Copley
- Anna Kendrick
- Charlie Day
- Mary Elizabeth Winstead
- Jim Strouse
- Giulia Pezzoli
Institutions
- Artribune Magazine
- Fondazione Querini Stampalia di Venezia
- 50th Venice Biennale
- Centro d'Arte Contemporanea di Villa Manin
- MAMbo
Locations
- New York
- USA
- Bologna
- Italy
- Venice
- Villa Manin