Tom Hanks plays a ship's captain under attack from a wolf pack of Nazi U-boats in a tense and poignant second world war drama; it's effective and watchable, with some genuinely tense moments
the picture's percolating, hand-wringing intensity builds to a fever pitch by film's end, delivering a satisfying, if not occasionally predictable, thrill ride
the movie maps its course by Tom Hanks' steady hand: A ship moving swiftly and with sure purpose -- compelled by death and danger, but safe in the certainty of history
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
in many ways, it's a film about looking for meaningful leadership in times of crisis and men who can rise to the occasion, which obviously, is something of a subtweet these days
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
"Greyhound" is an efficient, satisfying war film. In that regard, it's a fresh telling of familiar elements, buoyed by the powerfully understated performances from Tom Hanks and his fellow cast members
"Greyhound" is a taut action thriller that exerts a sustained grip; The movie fully immerses the audience in battle, owing something to the intensity of both the D-Day landing in "Saving Private Ryan" and the combat sequences in "Dunkirk"
by Sandy Schaefer [ScreenRant ]
by Brian Truitt [USA Today ]
