8/10

Rating: 8/10 (2 January 2020)

In a word; charming. I know not and care not how factual the events of this story are. The way it championed for the goodness of humankind and struck a nerve deeper than was expected, this movie should be celebrated simply for the way it made you cheer for those it wanted you to. Thompson was wonderful. Giamatti was refreshing. Farrell was heartbreaking. Hanks, as dependable as ever. I felt more than I meant to, and wanted justice because Thompson beckoned it. A pleasant surprise.