Written by Tom Hanks, based on the novel by C.S. Forester
Directed by Aaron Schneider
Starring Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Michael Benz
Running time: 1 hour and 31 minutes
MPAA rating: PG-13 for war-related action/violence and brief strong language

by Fiona Underhill

We are currently living in a strange world where the latest action blockbusters starring Chris Hemsworth or Charlize Theron debut on Netflix and a big-budget World War II movie starring America’s Dad, Tom Hanks, is squirreled away on…Apple TV. Although these may appear to be symptoms of the coronavirus, something tells me this is where we are headed anyway. While I’m not one to particularly espouse that the theatrical experience is essential for every film, there is something slightly disquieting about watching stunts and explosions on a small screen or laptop, knowing that they’ve never seen the inside of a cinema. I am thankful that, while we’ve been in this suspended state of animation, we have had plenty of newly released content to keep us going. It’s been a really strong year for cinema, if you know where to find the good stuff.