“The Hollow” (** out of four) was a disappointing crime melodrama about a U.S. congressman’s daughter who is murdered in a triple homicide in small-town Mississippi. Two troubled F.B.I. agents (James Callis and Christiane Seidel) are sent to investigate but they are besieged by the corrupt local police (led by Miles Doleac and William Sadler) and multiple other criminal forces in the area who do not want the whole truth uncovered. Director Doleac is terrific as the redneck corrupt local cop and does an impressive job in capturing small-town atmosphere and mood; unfortunately the story drags and never takes flight as it goes on for more than two hours, and it’s weakened by Callis’ terrible lead performance. Watchable but a mixed bag overall.