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Greyhound

Greyhound

2020

Aaron Schneider

Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham, Elisabeth Shue, Rob Morgan ...

6.2

6,039

War A navy officer commands the Greyhound during World War II. Year 1942. Captain Ernest Krause (Hanks), in his first command of a US destroyer, a position which contributes to the high drama as he faces his own demons and self-doubts, is leading a convoy of 37 ships, military and merchant vessels, across the treacherous North Atlantic, seas infested by the hidden menace of the U-Boat; not just one single U-Boat, but, often ‘wolf packs’ of ... [+]

	Media	Author	Review
		David Rooney The Hollywood Reporter	"A taut action thriller that exerts a sustained grip (...) A robust, old-fashioned entertainment infused with sufficient integrity to counter its inevitable turn into sentimental nobility in the concluding act."
		Owen Gleiberman Variety	"Tom Hanks anchors a World War II thriller that's less a drama than a tense and sturdy diary of the logistics of battle."
		David Ehrlich IndieWire	"'Greyhound' is as shallow as a swimming pool (...) The whole thing is far too preoccupied with staying afloat to profile the guy at the helm in any meaningful way"
		Peter Bradshaw The Guardian	"It’s effective and watchable, with some genuinely tense moments (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Matt Fowler IGN	"[It] has occasional bursts of violent excitement but it's overall lack of engaging characters, the unappetizing CG, and the lackluster story make for a very color-by-numbers outing"
		Brian Truitt USA Today	"The movie is successful at finding little details that make it feel lived-in and authentic (...) 'Greyhound' satisfies as both a snazzy war picture and a showcase for its star (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"
		Ian Freer Empire	"A serious, well-intentioned slice of WWII naval history full of compelling detail and good action but lacking the dimensions and dynamics to make you truly feel it (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Gabriella Geisinger Digital Spy	"Unavoidable potholes aside, 'Greyhound' still lacks the bite (sorry) of what an epic war movie could and should be (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"
		Kevin Crust Los Angeles Times	"An efficient, satisfying war film. In that regard, it’s a fresh telling of familiar elements, buoyed by the powerfully understated performances from Hanks and his fellow cast members"
		Sandy Schaefer Screen Rant	"[It] is a better history lesson than drama (...) It's decent enough to merit a watch if you already have an Apple TV+ subscription (…) Rating: ★★½ (out of 5)"
		Josh Spiegel SlashFilm	"Hanks has indeed crafted an extraordinarily swift and tight screenplay, yet he’s also chosen to strip almost every possible bit of characterization from everyone on screen"
		Scott Mendelson Forbes	"It features a strong leading turn from Hanks, as well as a fat-free screenplay courtesy of the star that gets the job done"
		Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times	"While 'The Greyhound' pays great attention to detail and feels authentic (...) the battle sequences that look like something straight out of a video game dominate the movie and keep us at a safe distance from getting emotionally involved (…) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)"
		Leah Greenblatt Entertainment Weekly	"The movie maps its course by Hanks' steady hand: A ship moving swiftly and with sure purpose"
		Deirdre Molumby entertainment.ie	"It's an enjoyable popcorn movie, an intriguing true story, and yet another reminder that Mr. Hanks can do no wrong."
		Robbie Collin Telegraph	"If this is all Tom Hanks imagines a Tom Hanks vehicle to be, he greatly underestimates himself (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"
		Matt Goldberg Collider	"A thrilling and captivating ride that brings a fresh perspective to a World War II story that feels like it could use some more attention"
		Keith Phipps TV Guide	"As a Hanks showcase, it's the latest in a line of great performances, one in which he makes every detail count (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Brian Tallerico rogerebert.com	"'Greyhound' starts to become numbing in its tactics, a film that’s simplicity feels more shallow than lean. And, yes, there is a difference (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"

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