Aloha has elements of Cameron Crowe’s best work, but poor storytelling results in a film that’s more perplexing than charming.
Aloha stars Bradley Cooper as Brian Gilcrest, a highly successful military defense contractor who travels to his old stomping ground in Hawaii, to oversee the launch of a new satellite owned by the eccentric billionaire Carson Welch (Bill Murray). Shortly upon arrival, Brian is reunited with his ex-girlfriend Tracy (Rachel McAdams) – whom Brian hasn’t seen in thirteen years – and is assisted on his job by his wide-eyed, extremely upbeat, Air Force watchdog – up and coming pilot Allison Ng (Emma Stone).
The seasoned (and cynical) Brian is put off by Allison’s optimism at first, but he gradually begins to lower his defenses as the pair work together to secure a blessing from the Hawaiian nationalist leader Dennis Bumpy Kanahele (playing himself) for …
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