News of the World

[Brian in Mesa]

News of the World

Release Date: December 25, 2020
Studio: Universal Pictures
Director: Paul Greengrass
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violence, disturbing images, thematic material and some language
Screenwriters: Luke Davies, Paul Greengrass
Genre: Drama, History

Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel, Michael Covino, Fred Hechinger, Neil Sandilands, Thomas Francis Murphy, Mare Winningham, Elizabeth Marvel, Chukwudi Iwuji

Plot Summary: A Civil War veteran agrees to deliver a girl, taken by the Kiowa people years ago, to her aunt and uncle, against her will. They travel hundreds of miles and face grave dangers as they search for a place that either can call home.

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[UncleChris]

87/89% RT

Excellent film, expertly deglamorizing the old west into the chithole it actually was. Hanks, as always, is on his game here and newcomer Helena Zengel, as the 10 year old rescued from the Kiowas, is incredible. Like most movies, the plot is a tad predictable, but nothing big to diss in this movie and I agree with RT on the rating.

Well worth the $20 to stream.

 

[Finito]

I was really underwhelmed with this movie. It’s pretty predictable

even when there was a sense of danger it didn’t really make you feel it.

kind of paint by numbers movie

 

[Covert Rain]

I need to watch this. I have been so busy with work and personal stuff.