Greyhound - Tom Hanks Film

[hucks216]

Due for release in a few months time is the Tom Hanks film Greyhound which is based on the C.S. Forester novel 'The Good Shepherd' and tells the story of a USN captain who has to escort a convoy through U-Boat infested waters. Also starts Stephen Graham.

Looks good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pNgAZVrf40

[TheMadBaron]

I have hope for this film as it doesn't look like another one of those "ra-ra-America!" films (Fury, Midway, etc.), even though I did pick up a lot of the dreaded CGI in the trailers.

[whatthecrunchyo]

While it looks suspenseful, it looks terribly inaccurate from the trailer. Although, trailer scenes usually get quite a bit of editing before they come to the theater, so I am optimistic.

Jordan

[Nische]

“Greyhound, good luck surviving the night” .... in English! (but with Hans Gruber German accent)

I’ll pass

[hucks216]

“Greyhound, good luck surviving the night” .... in English! (but with Hans Gruber German accent)

I’ll pass

It is based on a novel not real life so liberties are probably taken to build up suspense. The 'based on a true story' line probably refers broadly to that there were convoy battles in WW2.

[Almost Samurai]

As interested as I am in seeing this film, in this day and age movie trailers often play out better than the films. I'll be seeing this in the theater for sure.

[behblc]

It does look comic book, sadly not one of Tom's best.

[Nische]

It is based on a novel not real life so liberties are probably taken to build up suspense. The 'based on a true story' line probably refers broadly to that there were convoy battles in WW2.

Gee, is a person not permitted to have an opinion here? My comment has nothing at all to do with the “build up of suspense.” If you actually read / comprehended my post, you might have understood that. If you like it, go see it. I, on the other hand, will not.

[WWIIBuff]

I was hoping that since Tom Hanks is in it we might end up with a good film (just based on the mind-set that a big budget to get him might give it a chance), but based on that trailer, I am already cringing and having several issues with it.

Still I am sure I will probably go see it on the big screen when it comes out, and will hope for the best.

[Marcel Banziger]

Looking forward to see the movie. Will base opinion on the movie, not the trailer. Could be a good movie for entertainment (since that's why movies are made - not to be 100% accurate in every detail of a uniform etc, just pure entertainment ).

[behblc]

It is the role in which Tom Hanks would excel, the movie - not sure itis one which I would go for.

[chrischa]

Guys, what’s not to look forward to?

Tom Hanks of Saving Private Ryan and executive producer of Band of Brothers is starring in a new WWII film.
The high seas is not my main interest of the War but I’ll be going to watch it without a doubt.

I’m not sure how they could make a film like this without GGI but special effects have been part of films since Nosferatu!

I think Tom Hanks is a class act and one of the best actors on and off the screen of this generation.

[behblc]

It is the role in which Tom Hanks would excel, the movie - not sure itis one which I would go for.

[Barry G]

I can't speak to the movie but C.S Forester naval books are among the best IMO.

[hucks216]

Don't know the release date but it has now been snaffelled up by the Apple+ streaming service so only people with that will be able to watch it. Not surprising really considering they have also got the rights to his 8th Air Force drama series.