Review of Finch (2021) by Kenr — 17 Nov 2021
Finch perhaps maybe a touch too long for some viewers (at 1hr 49min) but patient audiences should be rewarded. Hanks does what he does best in a strange picture that casts him aside a Dog and an A.I. Robot.
The dog is a likable pooch and the robot, built by dying electrical engineer Tom, is programmed to care for his canine friend after he’s gone. This is no kids picture and there’s suspense in its bleak post-apocalyptic setting (earth decimated by a Solar Flair) spots of humor are also well-placed and don’t detract from the drama.
Thankfully the writers (Craig Luck and Ivor Powell) and director (Miguel Sapochnik AKF; ‘Hunger Games’) keep the focus on the central humane theme – unlike many other movies out there presently, they have avoided the superficial over-the-top spectacle and kept it mostly believable.
Perhaps some aspects of the story might not hold up to close scrutiny (but who’s lived on post-apocalyptic earth to know?) it’s the amiable personality development between the three ‘friends’ that keeps it entertaining.
The last scene offers a melancholy moment to consider Hank’s character, and what he’s missed in life. Quality cinematography and music score (both original and from the past) dress it up nicely. There even seems to be rather well-chosen parallels to Don MacLean’s, American Pie’s father theme (?) Not to mention the symbolism of the 1984 Fleetwood RV.
Worth thinking about.
This review of Finch (2021) was written by Kenr on 17 Nov 2021.
Finch has generally received positive reviews.
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