Tom Hanks can of course find the humanity and decency in anyone he's called on to play, and he does that here, but it's in service of a story that starts out sluggish and never picks up. In short, it's a slow "News" day
the movie offers few surprises and even less alacrity; and yet there's a cumulative weight to World that feels, if hardly new, still worth sitting through
soulful, steady, stirring; this is a lovingly crafted drama that conveys a gentle message about examining the pain of our past to find a place of peace, belonging and even joy in our future
a bold and fun western adventure; It's many things all at once, as it is as fun as it is emotional, and as thrilling as it is charming, but it makes a fantastic blend, and an excellent cinematic experience
"News of the World" is like a movie-length contemplation of the values and ideas that Tom Hanks has come to embody onscreen -- steadfastness, probity, a normal person doing the right thing
"News of the World" is about the power of a good story. Who better to tell it than Tom Hanks?; Hanks and Paul Greengrass know, and show, the power of words; Watching them together feels comfortable, even when their characters don't share the feeling
"News of the World" is about facing adversity and how people can support one another in doing it; In between those touching character-based moments are some sequences of great tension; This is one of the best, most engrossing Westerns of recent years
"News of the World" doing a lot right as a film; It’s consistently engaging, well-acted and encapsulates multiple genres, never reaching narrative greatness despite its sweeping scale. It’s a good movie ...as the feature debut of Helena Zengel
by Rafer Guzman [Newsday ]
by Mick LaSalle [San Francisco Chronicle ]
by Chris Agar [ScreenRant ]
