Talent Tom Hanks

Two people embracing in a cosy room filled with furniture and decor.
Review

Here review – a forgiving and open mind is required for this one

by David Jenkins

This conceptually-intriguing folly sees Robert Zemeckis reteaming with Tom Hanks for an effects-driven everyman tale that never gets off the ground.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Arid desert landscape with red rock formations, wooden signage, and a person standing near a telephone booth.
Review

Asteroid City

by David Jenkins

The maestro returns, the patented formula tweaked to blissful perfection in this witty and deeply moving exploration of the tools that we produce to help us see beyond our everyday vision.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Elderly man holding a fluffy grey cat, both looking serious.
Review

A Man Called Otto

by David Jenkins

This corny English-language remake of 2015 Swedish hit, A Man Called Ové, sees Tom Hanks seriously lowering his standards.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man in a pink outfit playing an acoustic guitar on stage, with an audience visible in the background.
Review

Elvis

by Anna Bogutskaya

Baz Luhrmann’s sweaty, opulent take on the King of rock ’n’ roll is not a biopic but a fairy tale.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Horse-drawn wagons and people on horseback in a dusty desert landscape, with mountains visible in the background.
Review

News of the World

by Charles Bramesco

Tom Hanks saddles up for a classically-styled western about a Civil War veteran who rescues an orphaned girl.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A middle-aged man in glasses and a red tie sitting with a plush toy.
Review

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

by Hannah Strong

Tom Hanks is perfectly cast as the late Fred Rogers, America’s favourite neighbour.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Colourful toys and characters from the Toy Story film, including Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and assorted plush toys on a cluttered shelf.
Review

Toy Story 4

by Hannah Strong

Woody, Buzz and co team up for one last time (probably) in a largely enjoyable sequel that sees Pixar retread old ground.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A woman with greying hair wearing a grey coat and scarf, sitting at a table with papers and files in front of her.
Review

The Post

by Charles Bramesco

Steven Spielberg recounts the story of the Pentagon Papers – with one eye on Donald Trump – in this strangely unsatisfying political drama.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
An older Caucasian man in a white shirt and tie stands amongst a group of people, with a serious expression on his face.
Review

Sully

by Ethan Vestby

Clint Eastwood is on stunning form as he depicts the ‘miracle on the Hudson’ with the help of Tom Hanks.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, walking together in a corridor. The man wears a dark suit and the woman wears a dark jacket.
Review

Inferno

by David Jenkins

Epically stupid faux intellectual Euro sleuthing, with Tom Hanks reprising his role as the dullest character of his career.

2
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Two men, one wearing a light-coloured robe and the other in a suit, standing in a desert landscape.
Review

A Hologram for the King

by Henry Heffer

Tom Hanks plays a genial hologram salesman(!) who packs off to Saudi Arabia for a voyage of personal discovery.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Man holding umbrella in heavy rain, illuminated by bright light
Review

Bridge of Spies

by David Ehrlich

A Cold War spy thriller from Steven Spielberg that’s as sleek, robust and alluring as a vintage Rolls Royce.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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