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A-list cast sells tickets, but falls flat
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Still of George Clooney and Hugh Bonneville in "The Monuments Men." - photo by Columbia Pictures
Hollywood studios have, since their inception, placed their faith in the star system. Put enough A-listers in the cast, and ticket sales will follow. As many other movie writers have pointed out, however, in recent years that approach has become increasingly less reliable, and “The Monuments Men” provides an example of why.